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Bought a beautiful Express conversion van, but realized it has some rust underneath

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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 7:31 AM
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Pick up something like thisCRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor
See this "Project Farm" video
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Old Dec 16, 2020 | 3:38 PM
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ok I am familiar.

How many cans did it take you, or how much did you spend?
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Old Dec 17, 2020 | 3:06 PM
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I picked up 3 cans but haven't used it yet. There isn't much salt in SoCal.
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Old Dec 20, 2020 | 5:47 PM
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@lovevans: I will get some pictures of our van, from up north here in Minnesota. You definitely have nothing to worry about on your van.
@Triaged: Thank you for the tip on the CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor. I'm going to give that a try here.
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Old Jan 1, 2021 | 10:09 AM
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The frame literally rots out in New York. That rust is nothing.
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 8:42 AM
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Hi, I'm new to the forum - been doing some reading on here and it seems like a good community - I have a similar question to the OP

I have just bought a low mileage 2004 Chevy van that I really dig, and getting some minor body work done

The guy has asked if I want undercoating - extend the life of the vehicle etc.
Not many people here seem to think it is worth it, but honestly some of the underside is looking a little ropey.
I probably won't get it done with this guy - I'll go to Ziebart
But wondering if y'all had any thoughts

Thanks

--Sean







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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 11:08 AM
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Your images aren't loading for me. They are set to private.
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
Your images aren't loading for me. They are set to private.
Apologies - rookie error



Tried to fix that by putting them on as attachments
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 1:08 PM
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My opinion hasn't changed. Undercoating still isn't worth it. Keeping it clean is.

Those spring perches might need some attention in a couple years time.
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Old Feb 25, 2021 | 1:40 PM
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Originally Posted by mountainmanjoe
My opinion hasn't changed. Undercoating still isn't worth it. Keeping it clean is.

Those spring perches might need some attention in a couple years time.
Good info

Very much appreciated, Joe
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