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Undercoating / Rust Protection?

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yukon_denali_05 Enthusiast

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I live near NYC in the nj burbs. We had a harsh winter last year. I typically apply rust proof around this time. I garage my truck. I typically will wash it once a week when we have snow. I also have ramps and a hose in my garage and will pressure wash the undercarriage. I have virtually no rust on the underside and it looks as new as the day it drove off the assembly line.

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I'm in Ontario Canada, and we get it pretty rough in the winter. My 06 has been sprayed once every fall since new at krown rustproofing and you won't find a spot of rust on my truck. They drill little holes in the rockers, doors, and pillars to spray inside using different spray guns/ nozzles and place grommets in the holes after. They do a wonderful job. $150 shop price. That's my personal preference, I can't complain.

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Shredzy Enthusiast

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Old thread, but since my previous post I have purchased a '15 Sierra that I did go and have it rustproofed & undercoated at a local Ziebart shop.

 

After the 1st winter it still looks great, and had taken it in for a check/touch up so it's ready for this winter.

 

We'll see how it looks in another 8+ years.

batman53201 Enthusiast

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I just sold my 2003 silverado 2500 HD without a hint of rust on the body. never had it rust proofed, but I started to spray the frame with FLUID FILM about 5 years ago. Give that stuff a try, its way better than WD-40. When I had connections with a distributer, I bought the stuff by the case.

Swimmer8366 Enthusiast

Swimmer8366

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Did you ever end up rust proofing? If so what did you use? I also live in the Buffalo area

 

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