Rust proofing yah or nah?

Benfica44 · 02-01-2020, 12:56 AM

I am sure it has been discussed before , but new here and wondering what the consensus is on whether to oil guard or not ?

overcoil · 02-01-2020, 02:05 AM

Nein

MarcoZandrini · 02-05-2020, 06:26 AM

These cars are made of galvanized steel.

RoundelM3 · 02-12-2020, 07:51 AM

Don't do it! Not necessary!

Maynard · 02-13-2020, 05:21 PM

If you are talking about an oil spray that is a once per year deal, it might be worthwhile. I know mine is starting to show some corrosion on the suspension/chassis bolts. I wouldn't do a ziebart type permanent undercoating.

Benfica44 · 02-13-2020, 07:17 PM

That's exactly what I mean , the once a year or even every other oil spray. Was thinking that would save the undercarriage longer.

Liandri · 02-21-2020, 08:07 AM

Yes, depending where you live. I'm in the Boston/northeast area and would absolutely recommend it. Aluminum will still corrode with the harsh brine they put on the roads. Fluid film is a great in between, comes in spray cans and is lanolin based/non toxic. Easy to do it in the driveway or garage in a half hour or less including putting the car on stands. I wouldn't go to any extreme product or hot oil crap, not needed and not ideal anyway. PB corrosion stop is also a fantastic marine hull protectant and works great on cars, same deal as fluid film comes in rattle cans

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Benfica44 New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2015 228i x-drive M sport Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	Rust proofing yah or nah? I am sure it has been discussed before , but new here and wondering what the consensus is on whether to oil guard or not ?
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overcoil Major General 3074 Rep 5,577 Posts Drives: M235i 6spd Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Mid-Atlantic iTrader: (0)	Nein
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MarcoZandrini Major 444 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	These cars are made of galvanized steel.
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Maynard Colonel 3833 Rep 2,869 Posts Drives: 228iX & M2C Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Upstate NY iTrader: (1)	If you are talking about an oil spray that is a once per year deal, it might be worthwhile. I know mine is starting to show some corrosion on the suspension/chassis bolts. I wouldn't do a ziebart type permanent undercoating.
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Benfica44 New Member 4 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2015 228i x-drive M sport Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	That's exactly what I mean , the once a year or even every other oil spray. Was thinking that would save the undercarriage longer.
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Liandri Second Lieutenant 132 Rep 237 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jul 2019 Location: Manchester, NH iTrader: (1)	Yes, depending where you live. I'm in the Boston/northeast area and would absolutely recommend it. Aluminum will still corrode with the harsh brine they put on the roads. Fluid film is a great in between, comes in spray cans and is lanolin based/non toxic. Easy to do it in the driveway or garage in a half hour or less including putting the car on stands. I wouldn't go to any extreme product or hot oil crap, not needed and not ideal anyway. PB corrosion stop is also a fantastic marine hull protectant and works great on cars, same deal as fluid film comes in rattle cans
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