Any tips on how to protect from beach corrosion?

Gilligan · Aug 2, 2014

My apologies as I'm sure this has been covered but I couldn't find anything.

I'll he heading to the OBX in a few months and I'm staying at a house for a week that is about 8miles into the 4x4 area so I'll be putting on a fair amount of beach miles.

Other than washing my undercarriage, shocks, brakes ect ect daily does anyone have any tips? Are there any sprays or coatings that would be worth doing?

TheWolf · Aug 2, 2014

Undercoat with Amsoil MPHD.

http://www.fordraptorforum.com/showthread.php?t=17731

Bulletnjm · Aug 2, 2014

You will be washing sand out of new places for years lol

Gilligan · Aug 2, 2014

Bulletnjm said:
You will be washing sand out of new places for years lol

The sand in my cars just reminds me of places I have fun at so I'm ok with that, it's the salt I'm worried about.

Bulletnjm · Aug 2, 2014

Gilligan said:
The sand in my cars just reminds me of places I have fun at so I'm ok with that, it's the salt I'm worried about.

That really is a great way to think about it, the memories

Ditchplains1 · Aug 2, 2014

Gilligan,
I live in Montauk, NY...3 blocks off of the ocean, and have driven on the beaches for 42 years. You are correct, it's the salt that is the problem. I've seen Land Rovers with galvanized frames succumb to the red death....
As Metalman in the Adirondacks says, "Rust NEVER sleeps".
Starting with my '89 Pathfinder, I have had every vehicle I have owned treated to the ZIEBART rustproofing/undercoating treatments. My brother's 95 Dodge 2500 V10 Club cab was treated 19 years ago and the truck still has no rust through...though his brake lines rusted...from the inside!
In 25 years of dealing with Ziebart, and 15+ vehicles..2 Audi's, four Dodge trucks, a '96 Ford Bronco, the Pathfinder, a Fiat Spider, etc., and now my Raptor, all have been treated.
In addition, only one or two of my vehicles ever had a follow up inspection/treatment.
There were a bunch of startup competitors..."Rusty Jones" et al; but only Ziebart has survived.
Be smart, be proactive; and DO something!
Eddie

Ziebart - Home

Gilligan · Aug 2, 2014

Ditchplains1 said:
Gilligan,
I live in Montauk, NY...3 blocks off of the ocean, and have driven on the beaches for 42 years. You are correct, it's the salt that is the problem. I've seen Land Rovers with galvanized frames succumb to the red death....
As Metalman in the Adirondacks says, "Rust NEVER sleeps".
Starting with my '89 Pathfinder, I have had every vehicle I have owned treated to the ZIEBART rustproofing/undercoating treatments. My brother's 95 Dodge 2500 V10 Club cab was treated 19 years ago and the truck still has no rust through...though his brake lines rusted...from the inside!
In 25 years of dealing with Ziebart, and 15+ vehicles..2 Audi's, four Dodge trucks, a '96 Ford Bronco, the Pathfinder, a Fiat Spider, etc., and now my Raptor, all have been treated.
In addition, only one or two of my vehicles ever had a follow up inspection/treatment.
There were a bunch of startup competitors..."Rusty Jones" et al; but only Ziebart has survived.
Be smart, be proactive; and DO something!
Eddie

Ziebart - Home

Do you remember about how much it was for them to do your raptor?

Ditchplains1 · Aug 3, 2014

Gilligan,
I think it was around $300 or so...Go to their website and link to the most local dealer and give them a call...
Eddie

PGHTerrain · Aug 3, 2014

Gilligan, also worth looking into is the local ford dealers get discounted rates. If you have a contact there make the arrangements for you I believe it will save you some $$.

Gilligan · Aug 3, 2014

PGHTerrain said:
Gilligan, also worth looking into is the local ford dealers get discounted rates. If you have a contact there make the arrangements for you I believe it will save you some $$.

Ahhh nice, I'll have to look into that one this week.

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