Topic: KROWN rust proofing: good and bad experience

[Brigitte]

Because, as you've demonstrated yet again, you keep attaching pictures that are irrelevant to the post and the topic.  That's what spammers do, especially when they first register on a forum.  That's why I deleted your post.  Are you new to forum etiquette?     

[Shnak]

In an age where most people keep their cars 4-5-6 years at the most, is rust-proofing really all that necessary? And when looking at used cars, will you want to pay a premium because it has been rust-proofed? Meh. In my opinion, cars are constructed well-enough these days that rust-proofing is throwing money in the garbage. Our Sportage is almost 6 years old now, and no signs of rust anywhere on the body. Sure, there might be some rust underneath somewhere, but it's still not going to affect anything in the next 4-5 years of ownership, afterwhich we'll be more than ready to replace it with something else. Over ten years, that's over $1000 I can keep in my pocket. It's a no-brainer, IMO.

[SUBURBAN!]

I've always posted various car related pix on the numerous forums I'm an active member of, and even tho they're unrelated, they just ad some interesting content, IMO. I've never heard anyone complain, or express anxiety, but I see your point. Maybe I'll start a post with a poll asking that specific question. Admittedly, the other forums I post at are more "car crazy", this would seem to be more conservative forum.

As I offered, feel free to remove the product placement pix. The others? They are like ice breakers. I post them to show that I'm really a car guy, and to show my interests.

Sorry about the "promotional" pix, I get the message. I offer my apologies, and assure all I am no spammer! I guess you've had your share of them. I wouldn't have any patience either 

Because, as you've demonstrated yet again, you keep attaching pictures that are irrelevant to the post and the topic.  That's what spammers do, especially when they first register on a forum.  That's why I deleted your post.  Are you new to forum etiquette?     

[SUBURBAN!]

I just yesterday heard an American radio station mention that the average car (ownership) is 11 years old. If I didn't have to got to work rite now, I'd find that statistic

But If the vehicle is to be kept less that 10 years, I would agree with the poster

This's the 1st link I found, it has ads, but has the fact I mentioned

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1025087_average-age-of-cars-in-u-s-increases

I just glanced at this...Canadian stats...

http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/wfpfeatured/average-age-of-vehicles-on-canadian-roads-increasing--desrosiers-133699828.html

In an age where most people keep their cars 4-5-6 years at the most, is rust-proofing really all that necessary? And when looking at used cars, will you want to pay a premium because it has been rust-proofed? Meh. In my opinion, cars are constructed well-enough these days that rust-proofing is throwing money in the garbage. Our Sportage is almost 6 years old now, and no signs of rust anywhere on the body. Sure, there might be some rust underneath somewhere, but it's still not going to affect anything in the next 4-5 years of ownership, afterwhich we'll be more than ready to replace it with something else. Over ten years, that's over $1000 I can keep in my pocket. It's a no-brainer, IMO.

[Brigitte]

I've always posted various car related pix on the numerous forums I'm an active member of, and even tho they're unrelated, they just ad some interesting content, IMO. I've never heard anyone complain, or express anxiety, but I see your point. Maybe I'll start a post with a poll asking that specific question. Admittedly, the other forums I post at are more "car crazy", this would seem to be more conservative forum.

As I offered, feel free to remove the product placement pix. The others? They are like ice breakers. I post them to show that I'm really a car guy, and to show my interests.

Sorry about the "promotional" pix, I get the message. I offer my apologies, and assure all I am no spammer! I guess you've had your share of them. I wouldn't have any patience either 

Appreciate your understanding.  If you want to show off your vehicles, go to the Show and Shine section, and start your own thread there with as many pictures as you want.  Anywhere else, it is unnecessary (not to mention annoying to the reader) to be constantly attaching a multitude of personal photos that are not relevant to the topic.

[mrthompson]

Appreciate your understanding.  If you want to show off your vehicles, go to the Show and Shine section, and start your own thread there with as many pictures as you want.  Anywhere else, it is unnecessary (not to mention annoying to the reader) to be constantly attaching a multitude of personal photos that are not relevant to the topic.

Oh shi...



Don't be put off, SUBURBAN.  It takes some new members some time to get the hang of things around here. 

[safristi]

Mr T ..i bet that wagon is rusted through and through.......and how are yer JOINTS doing !!? .........were U the inspiration for Boss Hog's shew.....

[SUBURBAN!]

Shall do! Getting back to the rustproofing, I'm still waiting for the FF gel compound, cause as I mentioned earlier, the auto product they sell washed off in the wheel wells pretty quickly. What I brought this to the companies attention, the gentleman I spoke to said "that wasn't what he wanted to hear". What I find surprising is that after selling the product for a zillion years, I was the 1st to notice this shortcoming, or bring it to their attention?

This situation reminds me of the ball joint and tie rod grease boots. The OE ones have a balloon boot that unless broken by overfilling, can retain grease for years, and 100% exclude water. The A/C Delco ones I installed on my Suburbans have umbrella boots, that don't hold in any grease, just semi-protect the joint.

Now I wish I could find a pix of that boot. My HD is LOADED!!!