The Undercoating and Rustproofing Process
Before Undercoating
After Undercoating
Before Undercoating
After Undercoating
Before Undercoating
After Undercoating
Before Undercoating
After Undercoating
Before Undercoating
After Undercoating
Before Undercoating
The tires, wheel well liners, underbody shields, and tail lights are removed for better access to the undercarriage.
Before Undercoating
A masking spray is applied over the outer surfaces of the vehicle to keep the undercoating and rustproofing materials from sticking to the glass, trim, and paint finish.
Before Undercoating
A degreaser salt neutralizer is applied.
Before Undercoating
The underbody is 'steam cleaned' with high-pressure hot water.
Before Undercoating
Any pockets of water are blasted out with compressed air, and large fans are set up to aid the drying process.
BEFORE: Right front frame horn
AFTER: Right front frame horn
BEFORE: Front axle
AFTER: Front Axle
BEFORE: Right rocker and floor area
AFTER: Right rocker and floor area
BEFORE: Right rear wheeel well
AFTER: Right rear wheel well
BEFORE: Bottom side of pickup bed (spare tire area)
AFTER: Bottom side of pickup bed (spare tire area)
BEFORE: Inside of rear bumper and brackets
AFTER: Inside of rear bumper and brackets
These holes are then capped off with factory-looking plastic covers.
Rustproofing is being applied to the rear gate.
Rustproofing is being applied to the engine hood.
Rustproofing being applied to the doors
Rustproofing is being applied to the upper side of the transfer case cover.
The spare tire is cleaned, and the inside of the wheel is rustproofed.
BEFORE
AFTER
The parts that were removed for better access are now reinstalled.
Finally, the outside of the vehicle is washed to remove any undercoating - rustproofing overspray from the outside body.
Happy Customer - who now has a vehicle that will last him a long time!
Thanks, Scott.