Hello everyone, I want to prevent the possibility of rust on my JK in the future. I plan on keeping my JK forever! I understand the rear view mirrors need to be drilled out to provide drainage. Is there any other suggestions to help prevent rust in the future?

 

Check out Ziebart.com I am a little biased since i work there, but they do offer the best rust protection and warranties. It also works as a sound deadener. Car Guard does a decent job of protecting the bottom of the vehicle, but when fording rivers and such you will get mud inside the doors. Car guard does not do a very good job of spraying upper panels. You can also buy cheap spray can undercoating at your local auto parts stores but the amount of time and $ youd spend really isnt worth it. Plus youd make a huge mess Hope this helps!

 

You can get it TSP'ed. The dealers offer it for about 6-700, only that covers the outside, underneath, and inside. I am having my family's shop just do the exterior ($300). Its basically a clear "teflon" coating. You can actually put lighter fluid on the paint and light it. Absolutley zero paint fading.

 

that lighter fluid trick can be done just about on any surface... protected or not

 

Well, yea, I can put lighter fluid in my hand and light it...
I was just giving it as an example. My cousin did it to a customers car just after it had cured. It doesn't matter to me what you use... However, I know of vehicles with this product years after it has been applied and the paint still looks brand new. Just my $.02

 

Didn't someone on the forum have a nightmare install from this stuff? Can't remember if it was Ziebart dealer or not. Maybe not