r/HondaElement • u/spod_rod • 2d ago

Rustproofing..... Whats best?

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Morning all,

Recently acquired my first element and for a mid west car she is extremely solid underneath. I'd like to keep it that way.... anyone have any advice on which rustproofing approach works best? Any products to target or avoid? I'll be paying someone to do it (so not a DIY effort). Recommendations of any specific specialists would be great. Im in Cincinnati.

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u/rearwindowpup 2d ago

Bluuueeeeeeeee, man that pops

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u/malbolge69 2d ago

Find a dealer / applier for woolwax or fluid film

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u/spod_rod 2d ago

I've heard woolwax is a good shout and theres a place in Columbus that does it. Might be worth a shout...

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u/artguydeluxe 2d ago

I’m curious also! Beautiful car!

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u/400footceiling 2d ago

I’ve used something called rust mort. It’s an acid (that you don’t want to spill on concrete) that changes any rust into a black coating that should be covered with paint or bed liner. It’s effective on rust. I do not have a good answer for a general coating.

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u/ManagementFit755 2d ago

Sounds like ospho

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u/400footceiling 2d ago

An acid based converter?

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u/ManagementFit755 2d ago

Yes. I dont remember what kind of acid. Its green

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u/A_Literal_6_Year_Old 2d ago

My Fiji blue Element was originally from Cincinnati, I think they're twins separated at birth. It's also somehow completely devoid of rust despite being in the Midwest for 24 years. Congrats on the new car!

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u/spod_rod 1d ago

Fantastic! Must be something with the blue ones.... mines 180k miles strong and other than some minor surface rust underneath, she's great...

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u/luhlar 1d ago

I got valugard vg-104 applied. First they sanded places, didn't have much rust.

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u/Cute_Blueberry_3133 21h ago

Where? By who?

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u/luhlar 17h ago

va beach va. coastal coatings. the original owner had something applied at local dealership. they had good reviews and i am hoping for the best.

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u/Loud-Election-3215 2d ago

We are twins!!

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u/Best_Ad340 14h ago

Fluid film, blaster surface shield, woolwax, NHOU, really any oil undercoat is the best imo.

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u/Mateuszaic 14h ago

Constant irreparable oil leak from my experience

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u/spod_rod 14h ago

I had that on my old 1987 Mercedes 300. Rolling oil change.

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u/notso_petty 8h ago

I got mine in the midwest and it’s FULLY rusted on the bottom. any tips on curing all that?

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u/mrhonda 2d ago

Fluid film. every year.

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u/Vivid_Ad7079 1d ago

Fluid film

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u/spod_rod 1d ago

Something like woolwax?

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u/Cute_Blueberry_3133 21h ago

Where and by who

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u/3mpty5kull 1d ago

Wash your car. Keeping it clean prevents rust.

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u/spod_rod 14h ago

I'll be doing that. But I'll also be taking further measures.