Rust Protection Mackay
What is Rustproofing?
Rustproofing prevents or delays rust on iron and steel metal surfaces. This protects the metals from the elements and dramatically extends the life of the metal structure.
For rust to occur, air and water need to be present. By sealing the iron from water and air, you’re protecting the iron from rusting.
Why do rustproofing?
Unless you have a rustproof alloy underbody (like stainless steel), you would be exposed to the elements. Corrosion shortens the life of any vehicle, especially if you have structural corrosion. Your vehicle will lose value and ultimately break down.
Vehicles exposed to salt, like on salt roads, fishermen launching their boats or everyday cars being used close to the beach, are the most vulnerable as salt accelerates the oxidation process.
Rust protection is best done when the vehicle is still new, and no rust has occurred. Once rust occurs, there is no way of reversing the process. You can, however, slow the process down and extend the life of your vehicle by applying a chemical rust-proof product that seals the rusted areas from air and water. For rust to occur, air and water need to be present. By sealing the iron from water and air, you’re protecting the iron from rusting.
How long does it last?
Most applications will last 5+ years. This will depend on the vehicle's usage and exposure to salt water, gravel roads and other abrasive conditions. Gravel roads are prone to create stone chips on the underbody paint. Areas where the paint is chipped off, will be subjected to rust as it will allow water and air to get in contact with the steel.
Having your vehicle inspected annually for any paint chips and getting them touched up is recommended.
Chemical Rust Protection
Our Chemical Rust Protection has stood the test of time here in the tropics since the 1960’s when TROPIC PROOF was first established. A thick bitumen paint is used for all under-body areas, while a thinner cavity wax is applied to the inner shell of the vehicles and comes with a 5 Year warranty.
At TROPIC ACCESSORIES, we do rust protection the right way. Our spray-on chemical rustproofing has been tried and tested since 1965. We use a bitumen-based paint for the under-body and a specially designed cavity wax-based paint for all enclosed and hard-to-reach cavities.
Bitumen Under-Body Spray
Chassis
Rocker Panels
Under-tray
Fenders and Mud Guards
Cavity Wax Spray
All enclosed boxed sections
Door panels, including door jams
Bonnets
Trunklids
Tailgates
Packages
We also supply and install the popular NILRUST electronic rustproofing units. We recommend combining the Chemical Rust Protection with the Electronic Rust Protection units as a Package deal for ultimate protection.
Electronic Rust Protection Mackay
We also supply and install the famous COUPLERTEC Electronic rust protection units. CouplerTec technology works the same way on vehicles old and new, ensuring that all areas of the vehicle are protected inside and out. Our research has determined that adding a CouplerTec system to a vehicle will ensure that small paint chips and scratches will not spread.
Why Choose COUPLERTEC:
10-Year Corrosion Warranty
Greater Vehicle Re-Sale Value
Reduce Vehicle Maintenance Cost
Easy to Install & Easily Transferable
Stops Rust Spreading
Eliminates Static Electricity
Stops Paint Work From Oxidizing
Environmentally Friendly
The Range
Car System
This system has been specifically designed to protect motor cars (hatchbacks, sedans, wagons and small vans*) from rust. It will also dramatically reduce the effects of corrosion on vehicles frequently exposed to use within highly corrosive environments such as; driving on salted roads. This product is best suited to vehicles that are in reasonably good condition, e.g. NO existing rust.
4WD/SUV System
The 4WD System has been specifically designed to protect the Four Wheel Drive or SUV vehicle from rust, even when these vehicles are exposed to OCCASIONAL use within highly corrosive environments such as; driving on salted roads or beaches. (1 day per month, alternatively, up to two weeks per year). This product is best suited to vehicles that are in reasonably good condition, e.g. NO existing rust. (For older vehicles or vehicles with minor rust problems, use the larger 4WD Heavy Duty System or 4WD Extreme Heavy Duty System.)
Mine Specification System
The Mine Specification System has been specially designed to offer protection against corrosion on Four Wheel Drive light mining vehicles. This system will work on those vehicles fitted with battery Isolation Switches, thus offering protection to the vehicle whilst the vehicle is shut down. When fitted correctly, this system will dramatically reduce the effects of corrosion on mining vehicles that are subjected to highly corrosive environments on a full-time basis.
Trucks, buses & Machine Systems
These larger CouplerTec Commercial Systems are specifically designed to provide rust protection for large trucks, buses and heavy machinery. No matter how large the truck or machine or how corrosive the environment in which it operates, there is a system suitable to protect your valuable investment.
There are many influencing factors (apart from the environment) to be considered when recommending a specific system to best protect your truck or machine with a Couplertec Electronic Rust Protection System.
Spares
We can also supply any spare parts for the whole range of CouplerTec products
Rust Protection Mackay Packages
Get the ultimate protection using both Chemical Rust Proofing and Electronic Rust Proofing. We offer great deals on Packages that combine chemical and electronic rust protection for some seriously tough protection.