Chassis preservation

[Belair62]

My 64 Belair with 8700 miles on it was sitting in a garage since 1968. The underneath has a fine coat uf rust everywhere. The factory undercoating areas have turned kind of brown. I want to preserve it under there without painting or stripping or anything. Everything is original including spring tags and spirals but I dont want to restore anything. What has anyone done in a situation like this ? BoShield ? What does this stuff look and feel like when applied ?

[Mr70]

It sounds like the petroleum distalite in the undercoating releasing and drying out.
Try spraying it with ArmourAll Tire Cleaner FOAM or a similar product and let it sit there,don't wipe it away.I find the foam cleaners to be the best.
It should rejuvinate it and give it some luster back.

[Belair62]

I have some of that stuff...I'll give it a try.How about the rest of the metal under there ? There is a thin coat of rust on everything...BoShield ?

[Mr70]

To remove rust from those metal areas,use WD-40.
Let it soak in briefly then wipe it away.
Repeat if necessary.

[Z28DZ]

I've used a product called Rusteco Gel for about eight years and it works very well. It takes some rubbing (ScotchBrite pad, stiff brush, etc.), but it won't harm paint and leaves a protective coating on the metal. Here's the info website: http://www.rusteco.com/details.htm

Ed

[ORIGLS6]

Boeshield leaves an almost unnoticable parrafin like coating. I've used the aerosol can application on the underside of my Chevelle and it holds up great. I was a little concerned about it attracting dust but that really doesn't seem to be a problem. I like it.

[mrrec]

Bob:
I wouldn't put anything on the surface rust. Whatever you do will change the color. If it is now in a dry environment, the corrosion there IS a protective layer and it won't really advance or change. You know what free advice is worth.....
Dave