Just wondering what peoples results are using a A Herculiner / Rhino Liner Type Product on the belly of the van to prevent rust expansion. I used Herculiner on my Gas tank because I heard GoWesty was using it to coat the out lower section of their vans for rust protection. I have to say its been on the tank for a 9 months no rust present at all. The stuff Dries Hard Like a ROCK! http://www.herculiner.com/other_uses.html Here are posts from another site stating how good it is: http://www.mgexperience.net/archive/herculiner_used_as_undercoat/673308 http://forums.off-road.com/jeep-mid-sized/158582-went-got-some-spray-truck-bed-liner-today.html Now in some cases you may not want it to be hard as a rock, I assume that some parts of the van's body may need to flex and it might be best if you had some flexiblity, no? Not sure what is best. All I know the stuff under my van is peeling of everywhere, especially in the wheel wells. Duplicolor also makes something but from one of the forum messages above they said it did not last long and was not very good.
Sears had some stuff that seemed interesting: "MIRACLE" PAINT PERMANENT RUST AND CORROSION INHIBITOR $50 1 QT http://auto.sears.com/MIRACLE-PAINT-PERMANENT-RUST-AND-CORROSION-INHIBITOR/Product.htm?catalogId=10623&N=600025414&productId=2000773
PROFESSIONAL RUSTPROOFING CHEMICAL - $41.99 4 Pack The same chemical used by a major U.S. auto manufacturer Specially formulated to be used under the car as well as on the inner panels, rocker panels, doors, hood and trunk Seeps into the tiniest cracks and corners to assure complete coverage and protection One-step, high-performance chemical is easily applied with rustproofing kit (sold separately). Thoroughly tested by being exposed to salt spray for over 2000 hous without failure. High solid content assures better conding and protection. Chemical actually displaces moisture on the surface to which it is applied. *Won't dry out, always tays soft and pliable. Suitable for all climates in North America. Meets government and military specifications for rustproofing materials. Includes 4 one-liter containers of rustproofing chemical (enough for one full-size car) and 25 body plugs for sealing panel access holes. |
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