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#369 - 01/08/04 09:33 PM Rust proofing?
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Ok my new X has rust on it... exhaust ,driveshaft and various things on the underside....should I get it rust proofed? I live in Indy....Is Ziebart a ripoff or shopuld I get it done... thanks for the help in advance

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#370 - 02/08/04 12:57 PM Re: Rust proofing?
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Rust coat the exhaust? dont bother, it will burn off, and may catch fire. The shaft? dont bother. it will never rust through. If your that concerned, get yourself a few cans of 3M spray undercoating and do the underbody yourself.

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#371 - 02/08/04 03:06 PM Re: Rust proofing?
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Definitely don't coat the driveshaft. If it's not done properly you'll end up with a out of balance vibration and possibly wipe out the front pinion and rear trans tailshaft bearings/bushings.
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#372 - 02/08/04 03:31 PM Re: Rust proofing?
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Rust? What's that? It's so dry here I saw a cactus chasing a dog to get a little sprinkle..
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#373 - 23/08/04 11:17 AM Re: Rust proofing?
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yea i'm getting a little concerned about this also, i want to prep my X for the winter (canadian winter brrrr...), right now the under body is mildly rusty looking.

Should I buy a can of rust check and spray away?

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#374 - 23/08/04 11:27 AM Re: Rust proofing?
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If it isn't sheet metal, it's most likely not going to be affected by rust anytime in the next decade. Nissan stopped painting the driveshafts, steering pitman arm and tie rod ends, and a few other odds and ends underneath starting with the 02s, and while they look like ass, they're fine.
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