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electronic rust protection

Discussion in 'Prius c Accessories and Modifications' started by Gcoop, Jun 15, 2012.

  1. Gcoop

    Gcoop Member

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    how many of you guys got this?
    recommended?

    Dealer told me you can't undercoat a hybrid, so this is the only rustproofing you can get.
     
    #1 Gcoop, Jun 15, 2012
  2. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    It's useless. Active galvanic protection will work for a boat, but not your car.

    You don't need to undercoat your Prius, as it comes from the factory with good rust protection.

    Tom
     
    #2 qbee42, Jun 15, 2012
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  3. Gcoop

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    thanks, there going to try and sell it to me when i pick up my car. So i won't get it then.
    Even if i did, it seems to be alot cheaper everywhere else anyways
     
    #3 Gcoop, Jun 15, 2012
  4. qbee42

    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Save your money for something useful.

    Tom
     
    #4 qbee42, Jun 15, 2012
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    I believe MSantos has this on at least one Civic Hybrid, maybe he will weigh in.
     
    #5 Mendel Leisk, Jun 15, 2012
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    Um... Electronic...?
    Cathodic, I know about (basic physics), but "electronic"? How does that work then? Variable cathodic based on conditions (why bother)?
     
    #6 RikM, Jun 16, 2012
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    qbee42 My other car is a boat

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    Yes, it would be active cathodic. This can be done with a boat wired into the power system at a marina, but what are you going to use to complete the circuit for an automobile? This is yet another scam designed to remove cash from unsuspecting consumers.

    Tom
     
    #7 qbee42, Jun 16, 2012
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