Ming rustproofing

Had the ming rust proofing, fabric protection and paint protection. Would waste time on paint protection, but fabric and rust proofing seemed to be ok. A bit expensive however for what you get. I would look at alternatives first.

Its a fantastic way to onsell something worth $50 , for $800

These gimiks are a waste of time & good money...A bit of polish & some fish oil will do the same job & cost a bloody sight less. Save your money & buy something worthwhile...a rip off

Mark

The electronic version is a bit dubious, can't confirm it but most won't work and a couple may, may, may have some benifet. If your in RACQ or NMRA etc give them a ring I know RACQ has done a test on them.

As for the chemical barriers, they are known to work, I had ENDRUST and the full treatment as you suggest. The only drama with the paint and fabric protection is that it isn't reapplied like the rust proof on regualar servicing. Would your car rust with or without the application?? Who knows but I like the idea that the at risk areas are treated with an after market product and with endrust it's a yearly service. They charge only $60 and it's pressure washed and endrust applied under neath, in the sills and any know at risk areas. Depends on what your going to use it for, if only on road then I doubt it's worth it. If off road and you have kids etc and your keeping it for the short term get the lot done, if for the long term only get the rust proof. I know with endrust they have two versions, the plus pack is the off road version, they use a different product and use more of it. My vehicle was 13 years old when I sold it, I'd been to the cape, fraser, simpson, cape melville, many trips with a club etc. I had only one minor instance of rust which isn't bad for all the beach work I did.

Hi,

We got the full MING treatment on our last car. It cost over $1000.00 for paint, fabric and under body treatment.

I wouldn't get the paint or fabric treatment again as I am not convinced how good it is.

The underbody treatment is another story and I reckon it's great. Our current Frontera which I brought new in 2000 was done when we got it and we get 12 monthly checks done by MING and to date it hasn't got any rust.

We would be on the beach at Double Island Point and Fraser at least once a month and then we usually do a couple of long stays as well throughout the year so our car gets to deal with a lot of sand and salt.

MING is probably a bit dear and their are alternatives around so see what you come up with but I am happy with how it looks after our car. Despite what a lot might say a reputable place seems to be able to apply the stuff in places that a lot of people would struggle getting to and they know all the nooks and crannies where vehicles are likely to rust.

As far as seats and fabric go a lot of carpet cleaning places will do a SCOTHGARD, TEFLON or similar type treatment and it seems to be good. You can also buy this stuff and apply it yopurself so that is the most economical way to go.

I can't comment on the electronic protection as I don't know a lot about it.

Hope this helps.

Cheers

Brian

We had "Tint A Car" do a rust proofing treatment on our F250 and it was somewhere in the $250 to $300 range. Underbody they sprayed a bitumen type sealer that also works well as a sound proofing. All the other areas such as around the door hinges and likely places of rust got some sort of clear spray over them which can be seen when it is dry. We also have been on the beach a bit and in nearly 3 years it is not showing any signs of rust.

One thing that amaizes me with the MING treatment that all new car dealers offer is that the person trying to get you to purchase it, always seems to be a large breasted blonde who tells you how much you need it, but really has no idea what the products are supposed to do.

If you do a search on the motoring organisation websites (RACV, RACQ etc) and the Choice website, you will find that so called rust proofing actually causes rust. They recommended you do not rust proof your vehicle, and in the articles pointed out how to stop rust in a vehicle. Worst thing that caused rust, was parking a hot car wet in a fully enclosed garage and shutting the door. Ventilation in a garage was paramount to stopping rust.

Have an electronic rust proofing device on current Pajero. 2 1/2yrs later rust in seams and fuel tank under body. don't waste your money. Previous Pajero rustproofed using Ming underbody spray, after 4 yrs no rust.