Underseal/Rustproof Rustbuster?

AB93 · 24-09-2020, 02:43

Has anybody had a positive/negative experience with Rustbusters in Spalding? They seem to offer quite a comprehensive service and good value for money and obviously seems rust and its treatment/prevention is their speciality. Covid has not been kind to me financially so Im not in a position where I can spend 1k+ unfortunately but winter is coming so just want to have the peace of mind that it is fully protected and actually not be worried about getting it out of the garage in the months to come! Any other recommendations for places in or near the south east are welcome also! Thanks!

Mita · 24-09-2020, 06:04

I have useD all their products On my underside resto. Amazing products and Ian the owner has been nothing but helpful. A few on here have used their service you describe and they have given positive feedback. They certainly know their stuff when it comes to rust.

AB93 · 24-09-2020, 07:41

Thanks for the feedback I should of written in the original post that I would not be attempting it myself and am thinking about leaving it with them and going for the full rustproofing service just hoping to hear from some others that have done the same. I imagine at the price offered they will not be removing and refitting too many parts but as long as it is done thoroughly enough and to a high standard that I don’t have to worry about it over winter!

Humps85 · 24-09-2020, 08:47

What sort of condition is the underneath in now ? Has it been sealed etc before ?

AB93 · 24-09-2020, 10:17

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Originally Posted by Humps85

What sort of condition is the underneath in now ? Has it been sealed etc before ?

As far as I’m aware hasn’t been sealed before. Only owned since February and obviously had a good look at it then and it had an MOT in July and I asked the tester can you let me know about any rust spots at all because I intend to underseal it before winter so need to address any issues first and he said it seemed pretty solid just some surface rust in places.
Has been garaged during my ownership and have tried to avoid bad weather as much as possible and probably put less than 2k miles on it.

Humps85 · 24-09-2020, 10:56

Is it a UK ? Car or import mate ?

AB93 · 24-09-2020, 15:51

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Originally Posted by Humps85

Is it a UK ? Car or import mate ?

Sorry really should of put all this in the original post shouldn’t I haha, it’s a 2005 UK spec 8 GSR, 54k miles

Rampant · 24-09-2020, 17:57

Yes I used them about a year ago and thought they were really good. My VI was a fairly recent import and had not a spot of rust on it beforehand, so only time will tell if they did a good job or not. Good reputation, though...

All the best

Mark H

Mark richardson · 01-10-2020, 19:27

I used them about 3 or 4 years ago and by and large it still looks good.
They will clean first and advise of any areas of concern.
Folk don't like the black underseal look and they cover a lot of the running gear etc so it isnt for the concourse look etc but certainly protects...........I think they offer various levels of work but i had the one that cost around £700 but it was a few years ago. Think they had the car 2 days............cheers

Pulsarlee · 27-12-2020, 19:53

I bought my imported my 7 2 years ago. the underside was very good when arrived but the dealer who imported it covered the underside with black underseal / shultz. Wish they hadnt as i prefer the white painted underbody look.
What is the best way to remove the underseal (appreciate will take time and hard work).

Thanks,
Lee

Mita · 27-12-2020, 20:05

Thinners is what I used. You can use petrol but I wouldn’t recommend that for obvious reasons. Decent thinners will remove the paint also on the underside so if you’re not planning on painting then you need to be careful.

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Originally Posted by Pulsarlee

I bought my imported my 7 2 years ago. the underside was very good when arrived but the dealer who imported it covered the underside with black underseal / shultz. Wish they hadnt as i prefer the white painted underbody look.
What is the best way to remove the underseal (appreciate will take time and hard work).

Thanks,
Lee

Pulsarlee · 27-12-2020, 22:13

Thanks for the advice. would it also need a scraper with the thinners as its that thick black rubbery stuff, didnt know if to tackle it dry with power tools or a scraper, or to use a heat gun, or as suggested thinners?

Trev-the-Rev · 27-12-2020, 22:42

You could try a little White Spirit on it as that won't affect the paint. It certainly removes Waxoil.

Mita · 28-12-2020, 10:05

A heat gun and a plastic scraper would work, and as Trev has said white spirit will do it.

I would strongly advise against removing with wire wheels etc, you will just drive all the crap in to the seams .

I will say this though.... you will be opening a very big can of worms, the chances of you cleaning it all off well enough and then being happy with it all is pretty slim. You will probably end up wanting to paint it and refurb everything . That’s big work!

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Originally Posted by Pulsarlee

Thanks for the advice. would it also need a scraper with the thinners as its that thick black rubbery stuff, didnt know if to tackle it dry with power tools or a scraper, or to use a heat gun, or as suggested thinners?

24-09-2020, 02:43	#1
AB93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 7	Underseal/Rustproof Rustbuster? Has anybody had a positive/negative experience with Rustbusters in Spalding? They seem to offer quite a comprehensive service and good value for money and obviously seems rust and its treatment/prevention is their speciality. Covid has not been kind to me financially so Im not in a position where I can spend 1k+ unfortunately but winter is coming so just want to have the peace of mind that it is fully protected and actually not be worried about getting it out of the garage in the months to come! Any other recommendations for places in or near the south east are welcome also! Thanks! Last edited by AB93; 24-09-2020 at 03:00..

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Rampant Profound thinker Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orbit pattern - Low block 3 Car: Evo VI GSR Import (& '16 WRX STI & gen1.5 997 Turbo) Posts: 6,340	Yes I used them about a year ago and thought they were really good. My VI was a fairly recent import and had not a spot of rust on it beforehand, so only time will tell if they did a good job or not. Good reputation, though... All the best Mark H __________________ Je cherche l'orgasme d'auto J'ai trouve l'orgasme d'auto C'est une evo VI bleu par le Rountree *Go soothingly on the grease mud, as there lurks the skid demon* //// Do as you OUGHT, not as you WANT ////

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24-09-2020, 06:04	#2
Mita Senior User Join Date: Jul 2013 Posts: 10,457	I have useD all their products On my underside resto. Amazing products and Ian the owner has been nothing but helpful. A few on here have used their service you describe and they have given positive feedback. They certainly know their stuff when it comes to rust.

24-09-2020, 07:41	#3
AB93 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2019 Posts: 7	Thanks for the feedback I should of written in the original post that I would not be attempting it myself and am thinking about leaving it with them and going for the full rustproofing service just hoping to hear from some others that have done the same. I imagine at the price offered they will not be removing and refitting too many parts but as long as it is done thoroughly enough and to a high standard that I don’t have to worry about it over winter!

24-09-2020, 08:47	#4
Humps85 Senior User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 536	What sort of condition is the underneath in now ? Has it been sealed etc before ?

24-09-2020, 10:56	#6
Humps85 Senior User Join Date: Jun 2017 Posts: 536	Is it a UK ? Car or import mate ?

01-10-2020, 19:27	#9
Mark richardson Senior User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Lovely Yorkshire Posts: 305	I used them about 3 or 4 years ago and by and large it still looks good. They will clean first and advise of any areas of concern. Folk don't like the black underseal look and they cover a lot of the running gear etc so it isnt for the concourse look etc but certainly protects...........I think they offer various levels of work but i had the one that cost around £700 but it was a few years ago. Think they had the car 2 days............cheers

27-12-2020, 19:53	#10
Pulsarlee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sheffield Car: Evo 7 2001 400/380 Posts: 153	I bought my imported my 7 2 years ago. the underside was very good when arrived but the dealer who imported it covered the underside with black underseal / shultz. Wish they hadnt as i prefer the white painted underbody look. What is the best way to remove the underseal (appreciate will take time and hard work). Thanks, Lee

27-12-2020, 22:13	#12
Pulsarlee Registered User Join Date: Dec 2017 Location: Sheffield Car: Evo 7 2001 400/380 Posts: 153	Thanks for the advice. would it also need a scraper with the thinners as its that thick black rubbery stuff, didnt know if to tackle it dry with power tools or a scraper, or to use a heat gun, or as suggested thinners?