Driving during the winter
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Just saw this on the rails on the undercarriage. Immediately went to a automotive store and bought some steel wool and started brushing down to get all the surface rust out.
Was able to get most of it out but im not going to stop until I get it all out. Now how can I fix this and coat this area with a sealant. Should I do this myself or get a shop to do it? I checked my undercarriage last August for anything and I didn’t see this but after taking a peek today, I saw this. Never drove it in the snow but I did drive it in the rain about two times with no salt on road.
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You either drive it in the winter salt or you don't. There's no "technique" for diving through salt that will reduce the exposure to it.
What kind of tires do you have? You will want to be very careful if you're driving on summer tires. In cold weather they become like hokey pucks and you have significantly reduced traction. Once temps get down to low 40's I switch over to snow tires.
What kind of tires do you have? You will want to be very careful if you're driving on summer tires. In cold weather they become like hokey pucks and you have significantly reduced traction. Once temps get down to low 40's I switch over to snow tires.
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Was looking into a 3m undercoating spray but I found only blacked colored ones. If I use that, you can definitely see the Black from the side of the car where the rails are exposed and match the entire body of the car. Is the undercoating considered an oil based sealant?
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think it’s better to get a shop that deals with anitique cars and taking care of cars that are in storage do this. They’ll probably have better tools to get rid of the rust 100% and seal it with a stronger coating than your average spray found in the stores.
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There is a paint used by diy auto restoration guys, call por-15. Buy it online.
With a little prep, it can go right over rust, and prevent its further spread. Its amazing stuff. It comes in a few simple colors, but really needs to be topcoated, as it fades from sunlight. Not that there will be much sun under there.
So you could use that, then topcoat with something similar to your cars color.
With a little prep, it can go right over rust, and prevent its further spread. Its amazing stuff. It comes in a few simple colors, but really needs to be topcoated, as it fades from sunlight. Not that there will be much sun under there.
So you could use that, then topcoat with something similar to your cars color.
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+1 on the Por-15
https://www.por15.com/
I drive our S all winter, we have a drive planned for next week(top down) that will see temps down to 9*f . Take care of the car and it will last for years and years.
ROD
https://www.por15.com/
I drive our S all winter, we have a drive planned for next week(top down) that will see temps down to 9*f . Take care of the car and it will last for years and years.
ROD