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From: mayer@rochester.UUCP
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Subject: Rust Proofing
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Date: Fri, 26-Jul-85 18:16:33 EDT
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Posted: Fri Jul 26 18:16:33 1985
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From: Jim Mayer  <mayer>

Does anyone know of any hard evidence concerning after-market rust
"proofing"?  Most people in the north east seem to get it, but I
have never heard any evidence other than testimonials that it works!
The people at Consumer Reports claim (April 1985 'Auto' issue):

	Protection, if any, depends on competence of installer.
	If car's drain holes are blocked, rustproofing can accelerate
	corrosion.

	Dealer "pack"; not recommended.  Most cars are designed to
	resist corrosion and won't benefit from added rustproofing.

Unfortunately, they don't give any facts either.  Does anyone know of
any studies on rust proofing effectiveness?  What are the arguments for
and against it?  How much does it cost (if any) to maintain a car so
that a rust-proofing warranty is not voided?

I'll summarize if I get a lot of responses.

-- Jim Mayer					University of Rochester
(arpa) mayer@Rochester.ARPA			Department of Computer Science
(uucp) rochester!mayer				Ray P. Hylan Building
       (via allegra, decvax, or seismo)		Rochester, New York 14627