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JBezugs · 02-27-2017, 08:23 PM

Hello fellow Canucks,

I'm sure this has been beat to death before, but I've done my searching on the forums and cannot really find a concise answer. So, here goes: While putting in the order for my BRZ, the dealer offered me a permanent (wax-based, IIRC) rustproofing for around 750 bucks. I told them I would consider it. So now I am here, considering it.

I know that the wax based solution from them involves no drilling, and has a lifetime warranty, which is good. But I'm debating if its worth it. Here is my situation:

- Drive around 25000 kms per year, and will be driving the car all-year-round.
- Live in Thornhill (Vaughan) and commute into Toronto every day, so plenty of salt on the roads for sure.
- Planning to keep the car for a long time.

I know that the cars come from the factory with an anti-corrosion coating on the underside of the vehicle, and that the body panels are dual-side galvanized steel. (Check here for reference, click on the Exterior tab) So, should I even worry about any kind of undercoating at all? I've often heard that regular washes at a touch-less wash with the undercarriage spray (around twice a month) will help with keeping the car minty.

Krown is out of the question because drilling holes throughout the entire car is no-bueno.

Thanks!

02-27-2017, 08:23 PM	#1
JBezugs Good Job Subaru! Join Date: Mar 2016 Drives: '24 CX-50 Meridian Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 355 Thanks: 146 Thanked 336 Times in 157 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Dealer Rustproofing a good idea? Hello fellow Canucks, I'm sure this has been beat to death before, but I've done my searching on the forums and cannot really find a concise answer. So, here goes: While putting in the order for my BRZ, the dealer offered me a permanent (wax-based, IIRC) rustproofing for around 750 bucks. I told them I would consider it. So now I am here, considering it. I know that the wax based solution from them involves no drilling, and has a lifetime warranty, which is good. But I'm debating if its worth it. Here is my situation: - Drive around 25000 kms per year, and will be driving the car all-year-round. - Live in Thornhill (Vaughan) and commute into Toronto every day, so plenty of salt on the roads for sure. - Planning to keep the car for a long time. I know that the cars come from the factory with an anti-corrosion coating on the underside of the vehicle, and that the body panels are dual-side galvanized steel. (Check here for reference, click on the Exterior tab) So, should I even worry about any kind of undercoating at all? I've often heard that regular washes at a touch-less wash with the undercarriage spray (around twice a month) will help with keeping the car minty. Krown is out of the question because drilling holes throughout the entire car is no-bueno. Thanks!