Rustproofing?

[Neuritis]

I've had my new 08 GT for almost a week now and have a question concerning rust protection. I did not go with the dealer rust proofing and wondering what everyone else is doing?

I read in a few magazines that new cars now are better protected coming out of the factory that aftermarket rustproofing is not required. Do you think it is needed?

Anyway, I live in Ontario and the car will be exposed to lots of salt for a few months every year. I'm also lazy so that means I want to avoid yearly re-application if possible.

 

[SeCX-9]

Save the money. Go read Consumer Reports or any other consumer magazine about these overpriced "add-ons". NOT worth it with today's cars.

Car's today have 7+ years of rust-through warranty. And if a problem spot appears, and it doesn't rust-through all the way, you are SOL. Rust bubbles are not covered.

Save the money or put it in a high-interest CD account that will accrue value in 7 years just in case you need to have the body work done.

 

[rk2112]

It is a waste of money and if it isn't applied right it actually can cause the vehicle to rust sooner than without the additional coating

 

[kosh2258]

Save your money

I agree with the other comments here. Big waste of money.

I live in Minnesota, haven't had a vehicle rustproofed in over 20 years and haven't had any problems with rust, surface or otherwise.

Just wash the vehicle regularly during the winter to get the crud off.

 

[GTRDRIVER]

Good that there is no RUST problem in USA - here in Germany we have a big RUST Problem with MAZDA6 and MAZDA3 so i also have modifyed my imported CX-9 with a Improved RUST Protection....