Undercoating & RustProofing
ValuGard Military Spec Anti-Corrosion Program
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We offer a Military Spec Anti-Corrosion program (ValuGard) containing two different products, providing dual-level protection​​
Undercoating
covers underbody panels and frame areas
Cavity Rust Inhibitor
(RustProofing)
for inner cavity and channel areas where undercoating will not reach
What is RustProofing?
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Solvent-borne, wax-based corrosion preventing compound. It dries to a semi-firm film to create a durable barrier that prevents corrosion on the most susceptible areas of your vehicle. Meets or exceeds Military Specifications for corrosion prevention.
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Unlike other product lines, NO DRILLING is required to apply ValuGard Cavity Rust Inhibitor. Drilling causes rust-causing metal shards, and breaks the paint barrier from factory.
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Fogs/atomizes into all the areas that undercoating product cannot reach, thus providing a complete protection of areas in cavities as well as underbody panels.
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Protects cavity areas which are more susceptible to corrosion. These areas often have no factory paint on them (places where the nano-liquid brines can go need protection)
Advantages of ValuGard Product Lines
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How long does it take to get my vehicle protected with ValuGard Undercoat and Rust Inhibitor?It is normally a 24 hour application process.
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Can I drive my vehicle as soon as it’s done?After curing 4 hours, you may drive your vehicle, as long as it is not raining or snowing.
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Can I take my vehicle through a car wash?ValuGard products can take up to one week to fully cure. Avoid car washes or pressure washing the vehicle
underbody for one week.
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My vehicle was just undercoated, why are some areas not coated?Undercoat is not applied to anything that spins (drive shaft), has moving parts (brakes) or gets hot (exhaust
system).
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I noticed you undercoated everything besides my frame, why?Certain vehicle frames have an undercoating applied to it during assembly. That frame coating is warrantied under
the manufacturers 3yr/36K new vehicle limited warranty.
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Do you remove the spare tire when you undercoat?Yes, we remove and coat on the backside. In rare cases, the spare tire may be rusted in and we cannot remove.
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My vehicle underbody has some rust, what do you do for prep before applying undercoat?First, we blow off the rust with air on the underbody. Then we apply
ValuGard Rust Converter - process encapsulates existing rust and creates a quality surface for undercoat to
bond. After the converter sets up, we topcoat with ValuGard undercoat. This process takes about 3 hours.
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My vehicle Is only 1-2 years old, why does it not have a warranty?Your vehicle had evidence of corrosion/rust on the underbody. Used vehicles with rust or corrosion present do
not qualify for any ValuGard warranty.
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Why do we need the customer’s name and address?For any warranted vehicle, we need the customer name and address to complete the warranty registration.
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I noticed I have some over spray, which looks like undercoating. How can I remove this?We do our best to mask off certain areas prone to have over spray. In some cases, even after we do our walk
around, we may miss some spots. Wo would be happy to take care of this for you or you can remove with a rag
 dampened in mineral spirits. Mild mineral spirits are safe on paint. Do not use a hot solvent like MEK or acetone.
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Are annual inspections or re-applications required?No. ValuGard coatings never require inspection. If you see rust, bring it to our attention.
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