Stopping Rust

[sharkfin12us]

I have a question about parking on grass or gravel driveways.I park my trucks at my house one is parked on gravel and other parked in my back yard.One truck i dont use at moment needs dt 466 rebuilt and i dont have 7000 or 8000 to have it done at moment.I was wondering if any one knows what i can put under that truck to protect it from moisture like sheets of plywood or maybe a tarp keep moisture off my truck any ideas will be appreciated thank you

 

[Bermie]

Get it Zeibart coated!
Thats the spray on rust proof stuff. EVERY vehicle here gets it done, rust is a disease....!

 

[Slvrmple72]

Smear the whole underside in Cosmoline or get it oil sprayed. It will buy you some time.

 

[gremlin]

If its worth it. POR 15 is the greatest a little pricey but works wonders

 

[younggun]

ill second the POR 15

 

[gremlin]

ill second the POR 15

best stuff iv ever seen

 

[Pumice]

Awhile back when I was researching (online) rust prevention for my Land Rover, I came across this electronic rust prevention device from Australia.

http://www.counteractrust.com.au/How does electronic rustproofing work.htm

 

[snowyman]

Awhile back when I was researching (online) rust prevention for my Land Rover, I came across this electronic rust prevention device from Australia.

http://www.counteractrust.com.au/How does electronic rustproofing work.htm

We've got our share of con artists over here, that was one.

I use fish oil, but rust isn't a big problem, I'd go with POR 15 by the sound of it.

 

[Pumice]

We've got our share of con artists over here, that was one.

I use fish oil, but rust isn't a big problem, I'd go with POR 15 by the sound of it.

Thanks for the heads up, I saw mention of that on the Pirate4x4 Forum (around 2006).Sounded somewhat reasonable.

I plan on getting a new galvanized frame for my Land Rover. I don't know how true it is but I have heard that Land Rovers are more perceptible to rust than other 4x4s , my Defender bears that out but....... it did live in a coastal region for most of its life.

 

[BC WetCoast]

Thanks for the heads up, I saw mention of that on the Pirate4x4 Forum (around 2006).Sounded somewhat reasonable.

I plan on getting a new galvanized frame for my Land Rover. I don't know how true it is but I have heard that Land Rovers are more perceptible to rust than other 4x4s , my Defender bears that out but....... it did live in a coastal region for most of its life.

I had an Isuzu Trooper II. The engine and drive train were rock solid. The body and frame were biodegradable. I had to sell it after the rear spring mount punched through the frame.

 

[Stihl051master]

I'm with you guys on the POR-15. One option also that is basically the same stuff is called Chassis saver. It is less expensive and works just as well. I just built a trailer and coated the whole bottom with that stuff. I got it at an Auto Value store. it is unbelievably durable. The only down side is that it isn't UV protected so it will fade in direct sunlight but under a truck it doesn't matter (I believe POR 15 is the same way). I would also stay far, far away from the so called "rust converters." I have tried them and they don't work. The chassis saver was about 25 bucks cheaper a gallon than POR 15.

 

[gremlin]

yes por 15 is a little costly. but i have two classic cars that im gonna restore but dont have the time. i por 15nd them and theyve been sittin outside in the elements for over two yrs. yes its faded but absolutely no rust.
great stuff worth every penny. my work trucks frame is coated with it as well. mud and whatever else just rinses off of it

 

[Stihl051master]

http://www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp

Here's a link with some info. They are using it on Ted Nugent's Bronco.. I live by the principal of W.W.T.N.D? (what would Ted Nugent do). So I figured I had to use it. Maybe it also attracts huge bucks and wild boars too?

 

[gremlin]

http://www.magnetpaints.com/underbody.asp

Here's a link with some info. They are using it on Ted Nugent's Bronco.. I live by the principal of W.W.T.N.D? (what would Ted Nugent do). So I figured I had to use it. Maybe it also attracts huge bucks and wild boars too?

ha ha ha ha

 

[lt1nut]

To answer your original question: anything that will stop moisture from coming up from the ground. Plywood won't do that. Best bet is to make sure that the parking spot has a slope for drainage and to cover the ground there with a strong tarp. If moisture/water is allowed to sit on the tarp it defeats the purpose, make sure there is no standing water on it and enough air flow across it to move any moisture (dew, etc) out. Do your best to shield the tires and any other rubber from the sun, the U.V. rays degrade it.