Rust is a huge issue in the Chicago area as well as most of the Northern states that pour salt on the roads during winter. It’s unsightly, irritating and unsafe. Not only does it look hideous on a body panel, it can increase repair costs. Worst of all, it can be very unsafe by compromising important structural and mechanical parts of a vehicle. That’s why LUSTR now offers the best and safest rust protection service in Chicago-land!
Unfortunately, rust comes standard on used cars in the Midwest. With all the salt it’s easy for rust and corrosion to form even on cars that are only a few months old. For years now we started purchasing “clean” personal, used cars from southern states and protecting them from rust. Many undercoatings cure to a hardened shell, which is great until a rock chips away at it. Then the tiny holes allow water, salt etc inside and the undercoating basically seals it in against the parts it’s supposed to be protecting. Using high-quality products from Fluid Film, Amsoil and Boeshield, we’re able to keep the frame, body panels, suspension and engine components cleaner for longer. These products remain wax-like and displace water, protecting the intended area for years to come. All this makes cars last longer, easier to work on and of course good looking!
Our standard rust protection service involves spraying of all visible and accessible areas under the car. This includes:
The complete underside service adds protection to some of the more hard to reach areas under the car.
We spray inside drain holes at the bottom of each panels such as doors, hood and trunk. This helps prevent rust from forming along the lower edges of these panels.
We spray the bolts and random parts around the engine bay susceptible to rust and corrosion.
Rust destroys cars inside and out, including frame, body panels, suspension, engine, transmission etc
Mechanical repairs become easier without rust, stuck bolts, cutting of parts, etc
Too much rust can cause frame or suspension failure, leading to potentially dangerous situations
*All services are performed only by appointment.
*Estimates for most services can be given through email or over the phone based on the year, make and model of the vehicle.
*Exact quote is given after a physical assessment and depends on size, type and overall condition of the vehicle.
*Paint correction, coatings and PPF services require a non-refundable retainer of 20%.
*Payment Accepted: Cash, Check, American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa and PayPal. (3% fee for Credit Cards and Paypal)
*Cancellation Policy: A cancellation fee of 15% will be charged for appointments cancelled less than 48 hours in advance.