what about 'Rustop'?

[rocketsigntist]

Had my windshield replaced this morning (due to a lovely little ding/crack) and the guy there highly recommends Rustop.

Did a search and didn't find anything.

I love my Cruiser and plan on keeping it for a loooooong time... so am wondering if this stuff is worth the $100 a year to prevent rust in the areas you can't really get to.

Oh... and I live in the Buffalo, NY area, so I do have to deal with a tiny bit of snow and salt every once in a while...

Thanks!!

[quicksilverdon]

Haven't heard of rustop, but sounds like Ziebart or Rusty Jones, which were popular years ago. I don't think it's neccessary any more - all car makers now galvanize and use a lot of plastic - for example, look in the wheel wells of your PT - Plastic - that was a favorite place for rust to start as stones got thrown up. Cars from the 80s on don't rust like cars of the 60s or earlier.
I don't think it can hurt, but the smell of the protection is a definite downside.

[Sci-Fi]

The only "rustop" I'm aware of is made by Schaeffer, #163 Outdoor Rustop. Lasts about 3 to 6 months and takes 4 hours to dry after application. Flim thickness is about 1.60 mil. But, according to Schaeffer, if used on polished surfaces, the coating may fail in 60+ days (2 tests: 5% salt spray and in 120°F with 100% humidity).