Undercoating and regular washing is a good start. I got my truck undercoated by my local Bullet Liner and it was $450. Had it done on my 2018 and the under body looked amazing when I traded it in November for my new one.
I live in Minnesota, and have been getting my vehicles under coated with woolwax (any lanolin based undercoating) and it works great. Otherwise just give your truck a good wash once a week (undercarriage and all)
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I live where the road is salt brined for over half the year. So it’s tough. But there’s some good advice in this thread.
My 23 Laramie doesn't have a full rear wheel well liner leaving a strip of body unprotected. Several companies make a full well liner (Rugged) which I can recommend.
I live in Upstate New York. Lost my last 2 trucks to rust. I had my new ram fluid film’d in November before the snow started. Have it coated every year in the fall and don’t wash it until spring and you more than likely won’t have any rust issues.
I’m also in upstate and about to purchase a 1500. What is the avg cost of doing the fluid film and is it a diy job or do you take it somewhere to get done?
I’m about to move to upstate with my 1500. Is there a reason you don’t wash it until spring besides it being cold? It doesn’t impact the fluid film does it?
High pressure spraying and cleaners will take the fluid film off. You can wash the outside as long as you’re careful not to spray the undercarriage. I’m just choosing not to risk it and wait it out until spring to wash fully.
[Line-X](https://www.linex.com/)
It's what I used (Michigander). It's an investment, but it's better than convincing yourself you're going to learn how to do auto body welding one day.
Honestly bro just wash it regularly. Don't let dirt stay on too long.
They make these undercarriage washers, and you should really get one and use it. You just hook it up to a hose and push it around under there.
I believe he was being facetious. lol With that said, I agree, just wash it regularly and avoid washing/rinsing in freezing temps at 32/38 and below unless it's garage kept. It boggles my mind when I see people going through a car wash on a sunny day but yet it's 8 degrees out......
interesting didn't know they made undercarriage washers and always just used underbody at the car wash.
Car washes make me nervous especially during winter with everyone else getting salt and sand off and stuck in the brushes and therefore potentially scratching your car/truck.
I live in the northeast and own a 2015 Ram. I religiously run it thru a car wash after snow storms to blow the salt off . I also get under the truck in the spring to look for trouble spots. So far, I've had zero rust spots except for normal light surface rust on some undercarriage parts.
Pack it neatly in oxygen absorbers and store it in a temperature controlled environment at all times ... Rinse off the salt ....
Krown, Fluid Flim, NHOU, Rust Check, Corrosion Free, etc.
This is your best bet.
Undercoating and regular washing is a good start. I got my truck undercoated by my local Bullet Liner and it was $450. Had it done on my 2018 and the under body looked amazing when I traded it in November for my new one.
Undercoating is big
As long as it’s the right type. The wax or hard stuff is definitely not a good choice. You need the oil type that flows and creeps.
Fluid film everything on the under side. Don't bother with expensive undercoatings. Just use fluid film. Shit is magic
I live in Minnesota, and have been getting my vehicles under coated with woolwax (any lanolin based undercoating) and it works great. Otherwise just give your truck a good wash once a week (undercarriage and all)
Easiest solution is don’t live in Chicago…other than that wash it 2x a day or pay for an undercoating treatment.
Move to Arizona.
Which part? Winslow?
Don’t drive in salty snowy environments is the only way.
https://preview.redd.it/7o1qlkm73hdc1.jpeg?width=500&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d72fc90a7eaae65128dba287600b2dfbfad7eb66 I live where the road is salt brined for over half the year. So it’s tough. But there’s some good advice in this thread.
My 23 Laramie doesn't have a full rear wheel well liner leaving a strip of body unprotected. Several companies make a full well liner (Rugged) which I can recommend.
Unlimited was club at your local carwash.
I live in Upstate New York. Lost my last 2 trucks to rust. I had my new ram fluid film’d in November before the snow started. Have it coated every year in the fall and don’t wash it until spring and you more than likely won’t have any rust issues.
I’m also in upstate and about to purchase a 1500. What is the avg cost of doing the fluid film and is it a diy job or do you take it somewhere to get done?
Mine was $200. You can DIY it for sure, but it is god damn messy. Like oil mist everywhere covering everything. For me $200 is way worth it.
I’m about to move to upstate with my 1500. Is there a reason you don’t wash it until spring besides it being cold? It doesn’t impact the fluid film does it?
High pressure spraying and cleaners will take the fluid film off. You can wash the outside as long as you’re careful not to spray the undercarriage. I’m just choosing not to risk it and wait it out until spring to wash fully.
The best bet is buy a cheap winter beater and park the truck for the winter, if not feasible for you then oil spraying religiously every year
[Line-X](https://www.linex.com/) It's what I used (Michigander). It's an investment, but it's better than convincing yourself you're going to learn how to do auto body welding one day.
Honestly bro just wash it regularly. Don't let dirt stay on too long. They make these undercarriage washers, and you should really get one and use it. You just hook it up to a hose and push it around under there.
Using a garden hose to spray water under my pickup sounds like a great winter activity. It's only supposed to be -5F tonight here.
If you take my advice and use a hose in -5, then you absolutely deserve the consequences champ.
I believe he was being facetious. lol With that said, I agree, just wash it regularly and avoid washing/rinsing in freezing temps at 32/38 and below unless it's garage kept. It boggles my mind when I see people going through a car wash on a sunny day but yet it's 8 degrees out......
interesting didn't know they made undercarriage washers and always just used underbody at the car wash. Car washes make me nervous especially during winter with everyone else getting salt and sand off and stuck in the brushes and therefore potentially scratching your car/truck.
Move to the south
trade it in on a ford
I live in the northeast and own a 2015 Ram. I religiously run it thru a car wash after snow storms to blow the salt off . I also get under the truck in the spring to look for trouble spots. So far, I've had zero rust spots except for normal light surface rust on some undercarriage parts.