Rust prevention question

[usadventureracing]

Has anyone heard of this or have or know anyone who has tried this?

http://www.roemarketing.com.au/whereToGetIt.html

Thanks

[morgant]

Interesting invention. My initial question is: wouldn't something like this increase the likelihood of galvanic corrosion (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Galvanic_corrosion) between steel bulkhead/frame & fasteners and the aluminum body panels?

[bkreutz]

This idea has been around for as long as I can remember, resurfaces as a "new" idea every few years. http://corrosion-doctors.org/Car/car-electronic-rust.htm
http://www.ruststopnorthamerica.com/
And here's a thread discussing this idea
http://www.electro-tech-online.com/electronic-projects-design-ideas-reviews/13859-electronic-rust-protection-cars.html

I have no personal experience in this area, but then I've always lived in low/no rust areas so it's not something I think about much.

[amcordo]

Sounds like snake oil.

[mongoswede]

Someone should start selling galvanized chassis for rovers...I bet they would make a killing :D

[stomper]

If this was so revolutionary, wouldn't all the new car manufacturers be placing it on their cars? Many dealerships are still pedaling a special process that costs you and extra $200, to protect the finish. Guess what. it is called WAX! and you can buy it for $5.99 at any automotive store.

[lrdukdog]

Someone, put zincs on their chassis, like a boat has. I boat is usually in the water so they work..they don't work w/o water. Snake oil or perhaps just Bull Sh-t
Jim

[usadventureracing]

I just saw this add and I figured I would see what others thought. Thanks for the replies. I am in the process of purchasing a D110 and was just looking around. My series and they new to me D110 are not/will not be driven in the winter months because of all the salt we use here in IL.

[siii8873]

seems like cathodic protection used on buried steel pipe. Works in that application which is different / buried. That's an interesting thought about how it might effect dissimilar metals.