chris (09/03/82)
Anyone from a state where they use lots of salt on the roads during the winter ever buy a new car and NOT get rustproofing? My automotive future father-in-law says rustproofing is a scam and Consumer Report says it's a dealer pack, so I am interested in some field test data... Seems to me that if one washes the car somewhat during the winter there should be no reason for the car to rust out from the inside any faster than the outside (which isn't covered by rustproofing garrantees). Anyone with info? Opinion? Chris Boylan University of Minnesota (land of the idiotic DOT)
laura (09/07/82)
one thing which shocked me was discovering that taking your car to the car wash does not, as claimed, was off all the salt, wax and protect your car and thus limit corrosion. Most commercial car washes reuse the water, and so it is really a soap-and-salt water solution that you are getting put on your car. Really a bad thing to do... Laura Creighton decvax!utzoo!laura
draw (09/16/82)
I DID buy Zebart when I lived in Illinois and I really dont think it helped and wouldnt do it again
mayer@rochester.UUCP (07/27/85)
From: Jim Mayer <mayer> Does anyone know of any hard evidence concerning after-market rust "proofing"? Most people in the north east seem to get it, but I have never heard any evidence other than testimonials that it works! The people at Consumer Reports claim (April 1985 'Auto' issue): Protection, if any, depends on competence of installer. If car's drain holes are blocked, rustproofing can accelerate corrosion. Dealer "pack"; not recommended. Most cars are designed to resist corrosion and won't benefit from added rustproofing. Unfortunately, they don't give any facts either. Does anyone know of any studies on rust proofing effectiveness? What are the arguments for and against it? How much does it cost (if any) to maintain a car so that a rust-proofing warranty is not voided? I'll summarize if I get a lot of responses. -- Jim Mayer University of Rochester (arpa) mayer@Rochester.ARPA Department of Computer Science (uucp) rochester!mayer Ray P. Hylan Building (via allegra, decvax, or seismo) Rochester, New York 14627
clairep@mhuxm.UUCP (Louise Levy) (09/06/85)
I just purchased a new Toyota. I need to get it rustproofed. Any advice on where I should take it and if I should have it done by a place that gives a warranty? Louise Levy mhuxm!clairep 201-582-4274