An important part of keeping your truck in good shape is making sure that you do your part to ensure that it is protected from rust and corrosion. You can protect your truck from rust and corrosion by having a high quality undercoating applied to it. One of the most common areas for a truck to get rust and corrosion is along the bottom, since this is the part that tends to be hit by water and other moisture the most. Here are some things that you should know about undercoating for trucks.
New trucks should be covered – When you buy a new truck from a dealership, it should already be protected. You want to make sure you read the information in the warranty regarding putting more undercoating on the truck because doing so can void certain points of the warranty.
Some areas are more prone to rusting than others – Living in some regions will automatically put your truck at a higher risk of rust and corrosion than others. For example, if you live somewhere like Hawaii, South Dakota, or Florida, then your truck is going to be even more at risk of rust and corrosion than if you live in Arizona, New Mexico, or certain parts of California. If you live in a higher-risk area, then you really want to make sure you have a full coat of undercoating on your truck and that you inspect it routinely for even the smallest signs of rust and/or corrosion.
Any amount of rust is too much – Even the smallest amount of rust on your truck is a huge red flag and you will need to act fast. By the time you notice any rust on your truck it will already be starting to eat away at it. Getting a small dent on the undercarriage of your truck can even cause rust to start to develop in as short of an amount of time as just a few hours. As soon as you spot a problem area, you want to take your truck in to have it taken care of right away.
What you want out of undercoating – You want to be certain you choose the undercoating that is going to give your truck the protection from rust and corrosion that it needs. The best undercoating for trucks will:
- Go on easily, similar to paint
- Have a no-run formula
- Have a no-drip formula
- Have a rubberized coat that can be painted over
- Have good sound deadening properties to it
- Offer single-coat protection
Finally, when it comes to having undercoating applied to your truck, you can do it yourself. However, you may find that the best option is to take it in to a professional, since it is such an important part of protecting your truck.
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