[Nolenski]

I recently purchased a 23 Palisade (my first Hyundai) and live in an area that uses quite a bit of salt during the winter. I am considering rustproofing but I'm not sure if it's really needed.
I'm wondering if Palisades that have already been through a couple of years of similar winter conditions are showing any signs of undercarriage (or other) rust?

 

[DeborahOrtiz]

I recently purchased a 23 Palisade (my first Hyundai) and live in an area that uses quite a bit of salt during the winter. I am considering rustproofing but I'm not sure if it's really needed.
I'm wondering if Palisades that have already been through a couple of years of similar winter conditions are showing any signs of undercarriage (or other) rust?

Congrats on your new Palisade! I can't speak for the Palisade specifically, but I lived in Michigan for 11 years and never had any of my brand new vehicles rust proofed; and Michigan winters are horrible. Traded a 2019 Audi Q7 Prestige for a 22 Palisade Calligraphy and never even gave one thought to rustproofing. Save that money for some nice floor mats to protect your carpet.

 

[Smims94]

New Jersey winters do not compare to Michigan winters, but I habitually manually spray wash once a week when salting starts. I pay attention particularly to the under carriage. I've never had a rusting problem.
As far as the paint: if I have a scratch down to the metal; I apply primer immediately.

 

[Litl Buddy]

Research WoolWax undercoating in your area. Google search and look at Fluid film also. Woolwax is better

 

[DeborahOrtiz]

New Jersey winters do not compare to Michigan winters, but I habitually manually spray wash once a week when salting starts. I pay attention particularly to the under carriage. I've never had a rusting problem.
As far as the paint: if I have a scratch down to the metal; I apply primer immediately.

Absolutely agree with keeping the vehicle clean in winter; particularly getting the salt from the undercarriage. Lucky for me my husband is OCD about cleaning and made sure our vehicles were taken care of!

 

[Jvan]

At least for this winter I have signed up for a brushless car wash program, 1 a day. It includes surface protectors etc. and underbody washes a sealants. It seems to do a very good job in all aspects. $44.00 a month, but in Northeast Wisconsin well worth it. I always use a brushless wash.

 

[impaladb]

I've been using lanolin based anti corrosion (woolwax and fluidfilm) for 30 years on my daily drivers and show cars. Even after 15 years as daily driver in Michigan, the car has no rust on the bottoms of the doors, rear wheel wells, and the rockers are solid. I want my cars to be rust free as long as possible. So it's a personal choice. If you only keep your car 5 years, then you may not want to rustproof. I can do a complete rustproof job on my vehicle for about $50.00. I touch up high splash areas yearly with the wool wax. I just finished installing running boards on my 23 Ltd Pali and also did a thorough rustproofing job.

 

[GeorgioP]

I did a semi-thorough rustproofing at 100 miles, I inspected at the dealership, and there was rust already in a few areas underneath when the Palisade had 34 miles and plastic was still on the seats. Used 4-5 cans of CRC corrosion inhibitor at all exposed, non-exhaust, non-driveshaft areas that were prone to salt exposure. Cost was $50 and few hours. Still holding up well. This Fall 2023 will be year #3 and will need a full touch up down there. Plan on keeping Palisade for 10+ years. No regrets.

 

[Nolenski]

I did a semi-thorough rustproofing at 100 miles, I inspected at the dealership, and there was rust already in a few areas underneath when the Palisade had 34 miles and plastic was still on the seats. Used 4-5 cans of CRC corrosion inhibitor at all exposed, non-exhaust, non-driveshaft areas that were prone to salt exposure. Cost was $50 and few hours. Still holding up well. This Fall 2023 will be year #3 and will need a full touch up down there. Plan on keeping Palisade for 10+ years. No regrets.

Thanks... Finally someone who's actually looked under their vehicle! That's pretty much what I was thinking on doing, but using either fluid film or wool wax. Pittsburgh winters can be challenging to a car's metal parts! I used a similar product (Transtar 4423 Amber Rustproofing) on my 2015 and it's remained rust-free. Is the CRC you used the red stuff?

 

[GeorgioP]

Hello Nolenski,
I am not located too far from you , - over in northeast Ohio and the Canton / Akron area.
They use lot of road salt this here, - so I definitely plan on getting the creeper out and putting some more rust proofing on and late Summer/ Early Fall this year.
The CRC SP-400 I used, well, was $7 a can in 2020, now it's $25! (massive inflation??) Link below....It's in a green can actually.
I also used Quicksilver Marine (was $6 a can in 2020, now, $14) - corrosion protection that was clear when cured.
The CRC material was more of an amber color, not like it matters much, but maybe concern If near a visible area like wheel well strut braces, you may want to go with the Quicksilver, - it looks and feels like dried paraffin when it is cured.

https://www.amazon.com/CRC-SP-400-C...=B000P1HKKM&psc=1&ref_=pd_bap_d_grid_rp_0_1_t

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[AWDfreak]

At least for this winter I have signed up for a brushless car wash program, 1 a day. It includes surface protectors etc. and underbody washes a sealants. It seems to do a very good job in all aspects. $44.00 a month, but in Northeast Wisconsin well worth it. I always use a brushless wash.

Be careful with car washes during the winter. Car washes recycle their water, which means all that salt being rinse off cars ends up in the recycled water reservoir. Then they wash you car, and in some cases, using high pressure, with that very salty water. How often the car wash renews their water reservoir with fresh water is unknown.

 

[Nolenski]

Be careful with car washes during the winter. Car washes recycle their water, which means all that salt being rinse off cars ends up in the recycled water reservoir. Then they wash you car, and in some cases, using high pressure, with that very salty water. How often the car wash renews their water reservoir with fresh water is unknown.

Thanks... I never gave that any thought, but it's a great point. I usually do mine at home in my driveway with fresh water, but will be sure to always do that now. I wonder if they mix the salty water for that special "undercarriage anti-salt treatment"? That would be quite ironic.