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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 02:39 PM
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Underbody rust proofing

So it's grown on me. I've been moaning about getting rid, but, well I quite like it, so I'm thinking I'll keep it a good 5 years. I've found a bit more noise in race mode, so got that setup on individual and it makes me smile!

In the UK we get harsh winters and I had a GTR that went rusty underneath, which broke my heart and I ended up selling. Has anyone got their C63 rust proofed underneath? I'm getting a dinitrol quote, but I believe there are other methods/applications.

Any info is appreciated.
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 03:47 PM
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interested in this as well
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Old Feb 11, 2020 | 04:33 PM
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Originally Posted by SimMB
So it's grown on me. I've been moaning about getting rid, but, well I quite like it, so I'm thinking I'll keep it a good 5 years. I've found a bit more noise in race mode, so got that setup on individual and it makes me smile!

In the UK we get harsh winters and I had a GTR that went rusty underneath, which broke my heart and I ended up selling. Has anyone got their C63 rust proofed underneath? I'm getting a dinitrol quote, but I believe there are other methods/applications.

Any info is appreciated.
im sure UK winters arent as bad as Canada and over here the dealership said these cars come with sort of coating and hence do not require rust proofing.

id only think about rust if i was keeping the car 10-15 years. Doubt a 5 yr horizon means much for rust.
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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 12:30 AM
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That stuff looks legit. Not necessary IMO though.

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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 02:10 AM
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Peace of mind more than anything, I don't know if it's the grit we use in the UK, but it gets fired up behind the undertrays and makes a right mess, would be happier if I got it done now.
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Old Feb 12, 2020 | 02:05 PM
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Get a good car wash with underbody spray 2-3 times a week through winter. That ought to prevent the worst of the potential damage.
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Old Feb 13, 2020 | 08:41 AM
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£800 plus VAT, using noxudol and por 15.

Armson in Leicester, they do land rovers. Will go down when I'm home in April and report back.
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So if anyone in the UK is thinking of getting it done, I've ended up going to Krown Rustproofing in Dudley. The T40 stuff looks pretty decent, lasts 2 years and lubricates as well as protects. Goes on clear too and is applied as a fine mist, definitely worth getting done I reckon, going by my last car.
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i believe this isnt necessary. i asked the dealer since i drive my car all year even in the winter and they told me NOT to get any third party rust proofing. They said the car comes with some kind of coating from the factory already and doesnt need it
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Old Nov 9, 2020 | 09:00 AM
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i believe this isnt necessary. i asked the dealer since i drive my car all year even in the winter and they told me NOT to get any third party rust proofing. They said the car comes with some kind of coating from the factory already and doesnt need it
The UK salts the roads and we don't have the greatest road quality either, you'll know this is you've ever read road note 39.

My R35 had some special paint prices applied too, that rusted like the Mary Rose.

The consensus from MOT testers seems to be that Merc are up there with the worst, infact my mate who's an indie just text me to say it's probably already rusty! :-)
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Only cost £272, few hours work. Dries clear so not unsightly either. Can even cure a few creaks.

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