Electronic rust protection: Scam or no scam?

greenlander · Feb 4, 2009

I just bought a new four-banger and am looking for options for rust-proofing. The dealer is pushing installing one of these: http://www.diamondkote.com/dkgold_DK9000.htm. But they aren't cheap, and I'm a bit skeptical. Any have any experience with these "rust control modules"? Are they effective, or should I just go with oil spray?

marlow3000 · Feb 4, 2009

no experience whatsoever but it seems like a gimmick. sure in theory it should work but i really dont see it being a rust cure

locovaca · Feb 4, 2009

Don't do it. Check out Dan's Data. Totally legit guy, knows his stuff.

http://www.dansdata.com/danletters153.htm

http://www.dansdata.com/danletters175.htm

projectnitemare · Feb 10, 2009

The article is pretty much correct. The car has to be wet for it to be protected. The same principle is used on steel dams and such. It's easier to replace zinc electrodes than steel retaining walls. Best rust proofing advice, wash your car, and look for pockets where debris will settles in the underbody and hold moisture to the metal and hose it out.

Matt

Fast Fords · Feb 10, 2009

don't do it. it doesn't work nearly as much as underoiling the vehicle and waxing the thing...i have seen plenty of these rust modules and they blow lol

fordboi415 · Feb 10, 2009

I've seen using spray on bedliner on the under carage to prevent it from rusting and it doubles as a sound deadener as well

Electronic rust protection: Scam or no scam?

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