Poll: Rust Proofing - An Analysis by Numbers - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

1Cor10:23 · 11-19-2013, 11:14 AM

Hi Canadian friends,

I know there are a few threads on the regional forum regarding rust proofing of various sorts but I wanted to come up with some hard numbers to help fellow members (like myself) decide how to take care of this car for the winter. Part of it is a personal obsession with deciding based on numbers...

In an attempt to keep this unbiased and targeted, please only vote if you live in a province with significant winter snowfall such that salt is used on roads AND you drive/plan on driving through winter (I'm looking at you Vancouver haha)

You'll notice that you can vote multiple times so please check all that apply.

Let's not make this a post about what's wrong and what's right and keep it strictly empirical and by the numbers and let people glean what they will from the outcome.

Thanks for participating!

Myv · 11-19-2013, 12:54 PM

Didn't rust proof, but will next year. I think all cars are rust-proofed as they leave the factory? I could be wrong... friend's uncle who works at GM mentioned it before, the first year you don't need it at all and dealership offering the rust-proof are just for money-grab. Seeing as our cars are built in Japan though, I don't know what different procedures are taken.

Snowball · 11-19-2013, 01:20 PM

Rust Proofed with Corrosion-Free, no holes drilled, annual application.

FLYFISHR · 11-19-2013, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Snowball

Rust Proofed with Corrosion-Free, no holes drilled, annual application.

Where did you get it done with out holes?

klassick · 11-19-2013, 03:20 PM

I didn't rustproof since I leased my FRS. The car should be fine for the 4 years that I have it.

congee · 11-19-2013, 03:26 PM

Rust proofed with Fine Details which used to use Corrosion Free but now use another Canadian brand that uses the same gel like, drip free substance.

How well does it work? No idea but the application wasn't the greatest. Missed some areas and oversprayed in some. No drilling. Also an annual 18 month application. Full car spray for $80.

Also heard that most new cars are coated with a rust resistant coating but I didn't want to take the risk.

For next year, I plan on buying corrosion free/rust check spray cans and applying it myself.

1Cor10:23 · 11-19-2013, 05:24 PM

I'm quite intrigued at the number of responses for "no rust proofing" - any commentary to add from people who selected this response?

PhreshhWun · 11-19-2013, 06:04 PM

I didn't get mine rust proofed. Bought my BRZ in December of 2012. I chose not to rust proof it because I didn't like the way it looked (yes I'm a tad superficial) but mainly because I didn't really feel I needed it. I bought it with the diamond kote warranty, aside from that it basically has coverage over everything. Lastly because after this winter coming up, the car won't be seeing cold weather again anyhow. I'll be driving my 93' 240sx vert in the future winters after this one.

Burrcold · 11-19-2013, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1Cor10:23

I'm quite intrigued at the number of responses for "no rust proofing" - any commentary to add from people who selected this response?

I won't have my car long enough to care. The next owner will probably be some kid who will kick the shit out of it anyway, so it will be long out of my mind when we part ways.

chenshuo · 11-19-2013, 06:05 PM

i too went to Fine Details and got Corrosion Free. I remember there was a study done by the Canadian Military saying that Corrosion free is slightly better than Krown or Rust Check. I went with Corrosion free mainly because it doesn't require to drill into my car and doesn't drip all over the garage. I used Krown before on my other car, it just made the car into a greasy dirty magnet.

Quote:

Originally Posted by congee

Rust proofed with Fine Details which used to use Corrosion Free but now use another Canadian brand that uses the same gel like, drip free substance.

How well does it work? No idea but the application wasn't the greatest. Missed some areas and oversprayed in some. No drilling. Also an annual 18 month application. Full car spray for $80.

Also heard that most new cars are coated with a rust resistant coating but I didn't want to take the risk.

For next year, I plan on buying corrosion free/rust check spray cans and applying it myself.

1Cor10:23 · 11-19-2013, 06:09 PM

Interesting re: corrosion free. No drip/dirt attraction sounds very promising + no holes.

f0rge · 11-19-2013, 06:28 PM

Didn't rust-proof.

3 year lease and I'm probably not buying out the car.

If this was my car I'd either not be driving it in the winter or I'd go to Krown.

Snowball · 11-19-2013, 07:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYFISHR

Where did you get it done with out holes?

Similar to the posts above regarding Fine Details application process, Corrosion Free doesn't require holes to be drilled. I went to Robinson Automotive in Mississauga, but just look up the Corrosion Free website for a location that can apply it for you nearby.

Also my reasoning for the rust proofing was because I plan to hold onto the car for as long as possible

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Suberman · 11-19-2013, 08:20 PM

Rust proofing a modern car is totally pointless. If it needs it then the factory rustproofing is defective and adding after market rustproofing will not or prevent corrosion and might make it worse.

View Poll Results: Please check all that apply:
I rust-proofed by ft86	30	37.50%
I did NOT rust proof my ft86 (please indicate reasoning in post below)	36	45.00%
If applied: I used Krown	14	17.50%
If applied: I used Rust Check	3	3.75%
If applied: I used other (please indicate below in post)	17	21.25%
If applied: I had holes drilled in my frame	10	12.50%
If applied: I did not have holes drilled in my frame	10	12.50%
If applied: I plan on an annual application	12	15.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 80. You may not vote on this poll

11-19-2013, 11:14 AM	#1
1Cor10:23 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S (M/T) Location: GTA Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 492 Thanked 392 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Poll: Rust Proofing - An Analysis by Numbers Hi Canadian friends, I know there are a few threads on the regional forum regarding rust proofing of various sorts but I wanted to come up with some hard numbers to help fellow members (like myself) decide how to take care of this car for the winter. Part of it is a personal obsession with deciding based on numbers... In an attempt to keep this unbiased and targeted, please only vote if you live in a province with significant winter snowfall such that salt is used on roads AND you drive/plan on driving through winter (I'm looking at you Vancouver haha) You'll notice that you can vote multiple times so please check all that apply. Let's not make this a post about what's wrong and what's right and keep it strictly empirical and by the numbers and let people glean what they will from the outcome. Thanks for participating! __________________ \|1Cor10:23 \| Whiteout FR-S \| Form Follows Function Build\|

11-19-2013, 05:24 PM	#7
1Cor10:23 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S (M/T) Location: GTA Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 492 Thanked 392 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	I'm quite intrigued at the number of responses for "no rust proofing" - any commentary to add from people who selected this response? __________________ \|1Cor10:23 \| Whiteout FR-S \| Form Follows Function Build\|

11-19-2013, 06:04 PM	#8
PhreshhWun Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru Brz Sport-Tech SWP Location: Scarborough, Ontario Posts: 159 Thanks: 24 Thanked 25 Times in 24 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I didn't get mine rust proofed. Bought my BRZ in December of 2012. I chose not to rust proof it because I didn't like the way it looked (yes I'm a tad superficial) but mainly because I didn't really feel I needed it. I bought it with the diamond kote warranty, aside from that it basically has coverage over everything. Lastly because after this winter coming up, the car won't be seeing cold weather again anyhow. I'll be driving my 93' 240sx vert in the future winters after this one. __________________ Mods: 2013 Subaru Outback fog lights, HID fog lights, LED vanity lights, LED dome light, LED trunk light, LED license plate lights, LED door courtesy lights, LED side markers, HID headlights, J2 Engineering test pipe, HKS Drop-In air filter, Window Visors, De-badged, and Diode Dynamics LED side mirrors Side Chick: 93' 240sx Convertible

11-19-2013, 06:09 PM	#11
1Cor10:23 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S (M/T) Location: GTA Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 492 Thanked 392 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Interesting re: corrosion free. No drip/dirt attraction sounds very promising + no holes. __________________ \|1Cor10:23 \| Whiteout FR-S \| Form Follows Function Build\|

11-19-2013, 12:54 PM	#2
Myv Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Drives: SWP BRZ Limited MT Location: Thornhill, Ont, Canada Posts: 531 Thanks: 124 Thanked 113 Times in 82 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Didn't rust proof, but will next year. I think all cars are rust-proofed as they leave the factory? I could be wrong... friend's uncle who works at GM mentioned it before, the first year you don't need it at all and dealership offering the rust-proof are just for money-grab. Seeing as our cars are built in Japan though, I don't know what different procedures are taken.

11-19-2013, 01:20 PM	#3
Snowball Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 2013 Whiteout Scion FR-S Location: Brampton, Ontario, Canada Posts: 112 Thanks: 126 Thanked 32 Times in 22 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rust Proofed with Corrosion-Free, no holes drilled, annual application.

11-19-2013, 03:20 PM	#5
klassick Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: Hot Lava Scion FRS Location: Toronto Posts: 77 Thanks: 5 Thanked 16 Times in 11 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	I didn't rustproof since I leased my FRS. The car should be fine for the 4 years that I have it.

11-19-2013, 03:26 PM	#6
congee Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: SSM BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 545 Thanks: 218 Thanked 150 Times in 86 Posts Mentioned: 8 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rust proofed with Fine Details which used to use Corrosion Free but now use another Canadian brand that uses the same gel like, drip free substance. How well does it work? No idea but the application wasn't the greatest. Missed some areas and oversprayed in some. No drilling. Also an annual 18 month application. Full car spray for $80. Also heard that most new cars are coated with a rust resistant coating but I didn't want to take the risk. For next year, I plan on buying corrosion free/rust check spray cans and applying it myself.

11-19-2013, 08:20 PM	#14
Suberman Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: Subaru BRZ Sport Tech Satin White Location: Calgary, Alberta,Canada Posts: 1,228 Thanks: 147 Thanked 320 Times in 225 Posts Mentioned: 10 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Rust proofing a modern car is totally pointless. If it needs it then the factory rustproofing is defective and adding after market rustproofing will not or prevent corrosion and might make it worse.

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