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Underbody treatment - WA.

Discussion in '5th Gen 4Runners (2010-2024)' started by jbwm, May 22, 2024.

  1. May 22, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    jbwm

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    Hi all

    My TRD Pro has just tipped past 2yrs and, since we're about to move to the Cascades, I figure getting the underbody/chassis treated and rust proofed is an essential job this summer!

    Does anyone have any recommendations on a good shop in the Cle Elum/Ellensburg areas specifically, or Seattle in general?

    Thanks.
     
  2. May 22, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    silvercow

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    Why? Water alone does little. Water and a salt combined with above freezing temps is the problem. They really don't salt in the Cascades, or west WA.
     
  3. May 22, 2024 at 3:45 PM
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    I live in Eastern WA.

    Save your time & money of paying someone......

    A few years back.....I just ordered the Woolwax kit from Amazon and hooked it up to the air compressor and did it myself for my Tacoma and Ford Raptor.

    https://www.amazon.com/woolwax-Spray-Undercoating-Kit-Black/dp/B08LKQ43T7/?crid=HV7T12D1X5E1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7cK6wCkQqOCj_DSm0ilzTjiWZkNF6PZODSCjcSfO3cPECr3bYocMpWlgaDLRi3hkAHJXY8i6ksSOH5YnnoIppePsox5Wz6tckJ1N70Y0LNMmQmAiFVyFEhynZwUsGlKoXstfGPDaiFWeqcQHWFMJPfL_KNeOG2sycDZBbEnDefZLzKnfLA1I45OEtNyej1vGR7Q9i9kbS7bRGYPw4gVlw2egezb3ZYH21VytSmu9eUpDMskl1J_kBXXvEE-ExpYKUuXyj1RFP_6pnonrNmKqXAxE9nlYUSdX1dyYONGn-Ww.bwGIfsmg0mQafQKuClKNOwfRALab3OpxFeYfNnzba5w&dib_tag=se&sprefix=wool+wax%2Caps%2C139

    https://www.amazon.com/Woolwax-Gallon-Undercoating-Bundle-Color/dp/B07QVH3PT8/?crid=HV7T12D1X5E1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7cK6wCkQqOCj_DSm0ilzTjiWZkNF6PZODSCjcSfO3cPECr3bYocMpWlgaDLRi3hkAHJXY8i6ksSOH5YnnoIppePsox5Wz6tckJ1N70Y0LNMmQmAiFVyFEhynZwUsGlKoXstfGPDaiFWeqcQHWFMJPfL_KNeOG2sycDZBbEnDefZLzKnfLA1I45OEtNyej1vGR7Q9i9kbS7bRGYPw4gVlw2egezb3ZYH21VytSmu9eUpDMskl1J_kBXXvEE-ExpYKUuXyj1RFP_6pnonrNmKqXAxE9nlYUSdX1dyYONGn-Ww.bwGIfsmg0mQafQKuClKNOwfRALab3OpxFeYfNnzba5w&dib_tag=se&sprefix=wool+wax%2Caps%2C139

    https://www.amazon.com/woolwax-Lanolin-Vehicle-undercoating-Gallon/dp/B07YS3TRK7/?crid=HV7T12D1X5E1&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.7cK6wCkQqOCj_DSm0ilzTjiWZkNF6PZODSCjcSfO3cPECr3bYocMpWlgaDLRi3hkAHJXY8i6ksSOH5YnnoIppePsox5Wz6tckJ1N70Y0LNMmQmAiFVyFEhynZwUsGlKoXstfGPDaiFWeqcQHWFMJPfL_KNeOG2sycDZBbEnDefZLzKnfLA1I45OEtNyej1vGR7Q9i9kbS7bRGYPw4gVlw2egezb3ZYH21VytSmu9eUpDMskl1J_kBXXvEE-ExpYKUuXyj1RFP_6pnonrNmKqXAxE9nlYUSdX1dyYONGn-Ww.bwGIfsmg0mQafQKuClKNOwfRALab3OpxFeYfNnzba5w&dib_tag=se&sprefix=wool+wax%2Caps%2C139
     
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  4. May 22, 2024 at 11:18 PM
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    Go Cougs
     
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  5. May 23, 2024 at 6:57 AM
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    Thanks for the suggestions, and the recommendation on the treatment. We have something at home called Waxoyl and seems pretty similar to that.

    I also hadn't realised they didn't salt to the same degree in WA as they do on the East Coast but I was told the one weakness the 'Runner has is the chassis rotting out. Pretty much just carrying a box of Morton table salt back from the shops is enough to start the process of oxidisation!

    It might be over cautious but I feel like if they're so sensitive to rot it'd be worth protecting it even from what little salt corrosion exists on the West Coast.
     
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  6. May 23, 2024 at 9:00 AM
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    YESSSS! Go Cougs! My daughter just graduated from WAZZU. My brother and I are also Cougs.
     
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  7. May 23, 2024 at 9:31 AM
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    Cougs are amazing people. We're tougher and most of the time a bit more humble than your average college alum......with the exception of myself of course.

    WSU and all Coug fans are facing some dire realities real soon. It's gonna be weird and hard to get out of the hole created by our President and former AD.
     
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  8. May 23, 2024 at 9:32 AM
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    Don't forget one of these-https://www.amazon.com/Tyvek-Dispos...940&keywords=tyvek+suit&qid=1716481913&sr=8-7
     
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  9. May 23, 2024 at 9:36 AM
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  10. May 23, 2024 at 9:49 AM
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    Agreed! I will always be a die hard Coug, and will continue to make several pilgrimages to Pullman every football season for games but I kinda feel like I'm in limp mode and lost as the season approaches.
     
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  11. May 23, 2024 at 9:54 AM
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    I think your statement right there sums up the majority of us......and it's a real shame. WSU's leadership hasn't been great....with Schulz and Chun.

    As the landscape and business of college athletics is changing at warp speed, they were flat out "lost". Their incompetence is now compounded.....and with them both now leaving.....the State of Washington and the Alumni are being forced to pick up the pieces.
     
  12. May 23, 2024 at 1:32 PM
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  13. May 23, 2024 at 6:23 PM
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    Lol

    when these undercarriage treatments say they’re permanent they mean it.
    I did some nights in the summer with only shorts and sandals on. Big mistake :rolleyes:
    Goodluck
     
  14. May 23, 2024 at 7:34 PM
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    Washintonian here, 2011 Tacoma and 2016 4Runner with 12 years between the both of them, living pretty much exclusively coastal and commuting all across the state.

    Neither frame has/had any issues and I never treated it. We're not really a rust state. You will be fine not undercoating.
     
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  15. May 24, 2024 at 5:41 AM
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    Thanks everyone, that's some really sound advice and good lived experience too. I might hold off tarring most of myself and only some of the car for the time being, then!
     
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