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It depends on where you live, forget it in Arizona, New Mexico and states with a similar climate. I on the other hand live in Ohio and have worked on cars for about forty years. Here rustproofing went out of favor back in the eighties because the factories made big improvements in their corrosion protection. Apparently that has changed. I am sliding underneath cars and trucks that are only three and four years old that already have numerous rust spots that will clearly get bigger. I go under five and six year old cars that have real rust problems. In this part of the country brake and fuel lines are big business, but it is a business that I would rather not have. If you do get rust proofing make sure that the car is completely dry before the coating is applied. I have seen dealerships wash a car and immediatly spray it, sealing some water in, not out

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Why car exhausts rust so quickly?

If the vehicle has a stainless steel exhaust system it will last the life of the car. If it does not and you drive in roads treated with salt it will not last as long. Surface rust does not mean the exhaust in need of repair. Surface rust is normal on a steel exhaust system.


Will rust in fuel lines stop a car from starting?

Yes, it can block a filter or destroy an injector. Fuel lines should never have rust in them, since fuel is an oil based material that actually prevents rust. If you have rust in the fuel tank it's because condensate has been allowed to build up. You need to take care of the problem.


What is the best way to protect cars from car rust without using sprays?

Rust rot is just a term for rust on the body of your car. Usually you'll see paint bubbles, which indicate rust underneath. To get rid of it, Strip the paint off the car to reveal exactly where the rust resides. You have to strip all of it off. Sometimes other areas are affected where paint hasn't bubbled yet. Chances are, if you have one spot, you've got more. Once the body underneath is revealed, sand down the all the rust so it's completely gone. Remember that rust is like cancer. If you even leave a smidget of it on the car, you'll get the problem all over again. Make sure you get it ALL!!! To be certain, I recommend using a chemical like RustOleum's Rust Stripper. It chemically kills the rust and converts it to something totally different which is inactive. When all you have left is the unpainted body of the car, with no paint, you're done with the rust. The only thing left is to patch up all the holes with either epoxy, sheet metal, or putty (depending on your budget) and then repaint. To avoid getting infected again, try using Primers and Paint that resist rust as much as possible. Check out http://www.rustoleum.com for some tips and great items. I like them. They're cheap and they have a lot of great products. The other thing you can do is just bring it to a car painting shop like Maaco and have them do all the work. But, they won't love ur car like u do. If you have the time, I recommend doing the rust removal yourself. Then bring your car to Maaco to have them repaint it. Plus, you'll save about 500 bucks on the paint job for all you hard work. Painting a car is 90% labor, 10% material costs. Good Luck, Boris yakmanwz@yahoo.com


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The 1990 Folger's Coffee car.


How do you decide if a totaled car is worth salvaging?

It can just be a judgment call. Can you do the work yourself or will it have to be done at a shop. Usually if a car is totaled it is because it will cost more to fix than it is worth. As a car gets older it takes less to total one. If it costs half of retail that will probably be enough. If you do the work yourself it can make sense to fix a total. I do it regularly. On average, buying a totaled car and fixing it you will have about half of retail in it. Sometimes only third. You might think a given car is worth it and I wouldn't.

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Is it easy to rust proof a car yourself?

Rust proofing your car is easy with the right products.Today's vehicles are manufactured with good corrosion protection … rust problems have almost vanished in modern vehicles," Consumer Reports says its annual auto surveys show. "Standard rust-through warranties for most domestic and imported vehicles run five years or more." You can buy rust proofing products from noxudolusa.com and you can rust proof your car by yourself


Does electronic rust proofing interfere with any of the electronic systems on a modern automobile?

In regards to automobiles, electronic rust prevention is a FRAUD. It works fine with pipes, seawalls, etc. but not with cars. The electrons that are forced in need a place to go, that will be a problem unless you sink your car into the ocean or bury it in the earth. Washing your car regularly is the best, keep it dry too. Rust just is what happens to old beasts.


Do car magnets cause rust?

Car magnets doesn't cause rust.


Does electronic rust proofing -- such as Counteract -- work to protect your car from rust?

Electronic rust proofing works, by the fact that iron(steel) ionises to Fe^3+ (The Iron(III) ion). So if you have a substance that ionises more readily than iron, it will 'flood' the system with electrons, so that iron cannot lose electrons as there are too many already in the system. Since iron cannot lose electrons it does NOT oxidise (rust). NB: Ships have Gauss Blocks applied to them in a Graving(Dry) Dock. The Gaus Blocks are made of magnesium, which ionises more readily than Iron(steel). Hence a ships underwater hull is protected from rusting.


Why is it dangerous to drive a rusty car?

Surface rust isn't dangerous, cancerous rust on the frame can be dangerous because the car could snap in half depending on the extent of the rust. The best solution usually is just to get a new car because the frame usually isn't worth fixing. In my state they consider it dangerous because if you get stuck in snow they fear exhaust entering the cabin and killing its occupants. Rust holes of any kind will fail your inspection.


How to to stop rust on a car from spreading?

To prevent rust, try not to keep the item in damp conditions as this will not help. WD40 can also help prevent it from getting worse. If you can or know someone who can do it for you, welding is a good idea.


Why don't car radiators rust?

car radiators used to be made of copper, copper doesnt rust. most radiators are now made from aluminum.aluminum also does no rust


Can cars with bad rust be repaired?

With a panelbeater who has enough skill, any rust can be repaired. It's an expensive and time consuming process to do it properly, so it becomes a question of whether it is worth it, in comparison to the car's value and rarity.


Why is rust dangerous on cars?

rust can dissolve the metal on ur car then ur car can fall apart and it will wreck your paint


Is Evapo-Rust safe to use on car paint with rust spots?

Its fine


Where can I find information about car rust?

If you are new to the concept of car rust, http://www.dummies.com/how-to/content/how-to-protect-your-car-from-rust.html is a great article on a beginner's guide to it.


Is it worth replacing the transmission?

Yes, it is worth replacing the transmission instead of getting a new car. You will have to pay thousands for a new car, but your transmission may only be $2,000.