# Underbody rustproofing/prevention in WNY
**URL:** https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318
**Category:** NYSpeed Automotive
**Created:** [August 15, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318 "2013-08-15T18:45:07Z")
**Posts on this page:** 20
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### Author:  [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/1 "2013-08-15T18:45:07Z")
Does anyone have any recommended rustproofing/prevention places around WNY?
Got a new truck that supposedly doesn’t have the best rust prevention coatings on the frame and underbody components, so I am looking to protect and prevent, not convert/repair existing rust. :tup:
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### Author:  [@Resurrected\_J](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Resurrected_J)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 6:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/2 "2013-08-15T18:56:12Z")
Look into to car masters. On Seneca near transit.
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### Author:  [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/3 "2013-08-15T19:33:19Z")
DIY with this…
[http://www.fluid-film.com/applications/automotive/](http://www.fluid-film.com/applications/automotive/)
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### Author:  [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)
#### Post date: [August 15, 2013, 8:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/4 "2013-08-15T20:24:08Z")
My dad swears by this place [http://www.carwell.com/rustcopshop.htm](http://www.carwell.com/rustcopshop.htm)
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### Author:  [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 7:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/5 "2013-08-16T07:02:56Z")
> [@Jeller](#):
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> My dad swears by this place [http://www.carwell.com/rustcopshop.htm](http://www.carwell.com/rustcopshop.htm)
i use carwell :tup:
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### Author:  [@BLKS197](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BLKS197)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/6 "2013-08-16T08:30:07Z")
I will be going to carwell this fall as well.
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### Author:  [@MR.TWOSINISTER](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MR.TWOSINISTER)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 11:05am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/7 "2013-08-16T11:05:27Z")
Also have several friends who swear by carwell.
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### Author:  [@rugsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rugsr)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 11:40am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/8 "2013-08-16T11:40:41Z")
I went to Schmidts (sp) and paid about $110 last yr. glad it keeps the underbody clean but damn its dirty as hell. I had to take my other car back since they forgot to spray from the pass seats to the rear bumper…was kinda mad
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### Author:  [@TORQDSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TORQDSS)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 12:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/9 "2013-08-16T12:04:56Z")
We use a thick tar/wax like product and have good luck because it comes with a warranty for 5 years $449. Some guys like the thin spray you put on each year like Carwells, it’s different for everyone.
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### Author:  [@Mr\_T](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mr_T)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/10 "2013-08-16T12:05:34Z")
Hm I usually do the rubber undercoating in the spray… I might have to do that this winter and then the fluid film. can you get that shit local anywhere?
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### Author:  [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)
#### Post date: [August 16, 2013, 12:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/11 "2013-08-16T12:31:54Z")
> [@Mr. T](#):
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> Hm I usually do the rubber undercoating in the spray… I might have to do that this winter and then the fluid film. can you get that shit local anywhere?
using that kind of coating on a vehicle that has already been exposed will just trap the mositure in and not stop the rusting from continuing.
on a vehicle thats not brand new, i would skip the undercoat and stick to oil underspray but thats just me.
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### Author:  [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2013, 4:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/12 "2013-08-17T04:38:14Z")
Thanks guys. I’ll have a look at Carwell. What does it run for an underbody spray?
Truck is used but low miles and like-newish clean underneath. :tspry:
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### Author:  [@livin4hockey](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/livin4hockey)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2013, 6:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/13 "2013-08-17T06:37:28Z")
Carwell was just under $100 for a car last year for me. Trucks will probably be a little more I’d imagine? Also, book an appointment early! I called in late September last year and couldn’t get in until November.
Here’s an old thread for more info in case you want other options: [http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?34471-Underbody-rust-prevention&highlight=rust+prevention](http://www.nyspeed.com/showthread.php?34471-Underbody-rust-prevention&highlight=rust+prevention)
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### Author:  [@BDR5oh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/BDR5oh)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2013, 12:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/14 "2013-08-17T12:15:06Z")
Carwell here also … $94
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### Author:  [@jt76](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jt76)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2013, 12:52pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/15 "2013-08-17T12:52:03Z")
> [@Resurrected J](#):
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> Look into to car masters. On Seneca near transit.
:tup:
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### Author:  [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)
#### Post date: [August 17, 2013, 2:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/16 "2013-08-17T14:44:28Z")
There is a thread about this already I believe, but anyway I should get something done on my truck before it starts to really rust as well. Getting some bubbling on the rear after 3 buffalo winters. A DIY wouldn’t be a bad idea if I could put the truck up on xanders lift and not make a mess in his garage
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### Author:  [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2013, 9:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/17 "2013-09-09T09:23:32Z")
I’m in for having this done on my new speed3, I met up with a fellow member to check out his car (2007 i believe). The under body was flawless, I was sold instantly on Carwell.
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### Author:  [@LUKE\_L](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LUKE_L)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2013, 9:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/18 "2013-09-09T09:49:19Z")
I have been using Carwell for years and I send everyone I can to them.
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### Author:  [@Digital\_jedi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Digital_jedi)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2013, 11:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/19 "2013-09-09T11:27:04Z")
> [@LUKE\_L](#):
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> I have been using Carwell for years and I send everyone I can to them.
They were pretty cool, just booked my apt for October! Plus, I wasn’t aware of their warranty they had against rust formation (must be a new car etc). The $100 a year (over 12-15 years) is a much better investment than grabbing a winter beater. I would feel silly putting my speed in a garage for the winter, its a nice car but nowhere near the caliber of cars that are typically stored im sure.
EDIT:
I told her she should set up a discount for NYSPEED people, I mentioned how there was a TON of positive feedback on the forum which led me to their business…and not a single NEGATIVE review…which on an internet forum is practically unheard of!
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### Author:  [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)
#### Post date: [September 9, 2013, 11:33am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/underbody-rustproofing-prevention-in-wny/232318/20 "2013-09-09T11:33:04Z")
Doesn’t any sort of rust prevention make it just miserable to work on your own car? It’s just oil and tar they spray on the underside, right?
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