Undercoating & RustProofing
ValuGard Military Spec Anti-Corrosion PRogram
We offer a Military Spec Anti-Corrosion program (ValuGard) containing two different products, providing dual-level protection.
Undercoating
Covers underbody panels & frame areas. We offer both an Annual and a One-Time application. The One-Time application includes Rustproofing and is a more durable chemical.
Cavity Rust Inhibitor
(RustProofing)
For inner cavity & channel areas where undercoating will not reach. Covers underbody panels & frame areas.
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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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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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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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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OEM approved by 9 major auto manufacturers!
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Options for both annual application or to be applied as a one-time application.
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Self-healing properties prevent moisture from penetrating “behind the barrier” in the event of a rock chip on underbody.
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All ValuGard Anti-Corrosion lines are tested specifically against the Magnesium and Calcium Chloride liquid de-icing brines. (Ask us about the effects of these de-icing brines on your vehicle!)
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Testing done emulates a real world environment, wet dry cycle and humidity to test what a vehicle goes through in winter months.
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Product dries to a tack with full cure and will not stay viscous. It won't come off on clothes and makes it easier to work on your vehicle!
ADK Offroad: Your Rustproofing experts
FAQs
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It is normally a 24 hour application process.
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After curing 4 hours, you may drive your vehicle, as long as it is not raining or snowing.
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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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Undercoat is not applied to anything that spins (drive shaft), has moving parts (brakes) or gets hot (exhaust system).
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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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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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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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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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No. ValuGard coatings never require inspection. If you see rust, bring it to our attention.