Application Of Anti-Corrosion Materials (01-08-51-003E)
Publication date: 2015-07-10Reference number: 01-08-51-003E
Supersedes refnos: 01-08-51-003, 01-08-51-003A, 01-08-51-003B, 01-08-51-003C, 01-08-51-003D
APPLICATION OF ANTI-CORROSION MATERIALS
TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
| Affected Model(s): | 2016 and Prior GM Passenger Cars and Trucks |
| Attention: | This Bulletin also applies to any of the above models that may be Export vehicles. |
| Supercedes: | This bulletin has been revised to add the 2015-2016 model years and update the products information. Please discard Corporate Bulletin Number 01-08-51-003D. |
SERVICE INFORMATION
After a collision, some vehicle structure areas such as frame rails, cross-members and rocker panel sections may need to be repaired. In most cases, the anti-corrosion materials need to be removed to perform these repairs. These materials are classified into two types: Closed Cavity coatings and Undercoat coatings. The primary difference is the way the products set up or "dry." Both are intended to protect the surface they are applied to from corrosion caused by water, salt water or Magnesium Chloride blended de-icing compounds used to thaw icy winter roads. They also can provide a measure of sound deadening.
The Closed Cavity coatings remain sticky to the touch and will seep into seams initially and over extended periods of time. Closed Cavity coatings provide the best corrosion protection inside of rocker panel sections, pillar sections, frame rails, cross-members, doors, rear compartment lids and closed areas of hoods - anywhere that is concealed or closed off to exterior surfaces.
The Undercoat coatings are "dry to the touch" and offer the best corrosion protection and sound deadening for floor pans, wheelhouses, inside rear compartment and underhood areas - anywhere the coated surface is exposed.
Below is a listing of products and coatings that GM believes to be reliable. While others may exist, we have found these products, or equivalents to them, can be used with satisfactory results. Always use these products according to their manufacturer's recommendations.
Prep Treatment and First Stage Coating
In some instances, repairs may be needed for bare metal or minor surface rust conditions. The phosphate treatment and paint listed below are highly recommended and offer the best corrosion resistance, when applied as a base coat for the Undercoating/Closed Cavity coatings.
The following products are available from *Lloyds. Contact them at 1-800-361-6766 or at sales@lloydslaboratories.com.
| Stock Number | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Pure Prep™ 25418 | Metal Surface Preparation | 10 oz. Liquid - Phosphate Cleaner/Conditioner |
| Kryptonite 36502 | Metal Treatment - Life Long Rust Protection | 14 oz. Aerosol |
Undercoating and Closed Cavity Coatings
The following products are available from *Automotive International/Valugard. Contact them at 1-800-543-7156, or at www.valugard.net.
| Stock Number | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| VG-104 | WAX/SOLVENT BASED UNDERCOAT | Traditional Wax/Solvent based Undercoating available in aerosol or spray gun canister Meets OE specifications for corrosion resistance |
| VG-076M | HYBRID (SOLV. / WATER) UNDERCOAT | Meets OE specifications for corrosion resistance |
| VG-140 | WATER BASED UNDERCOAT | Meets OE specifications for corrosion resistance |
| VG-101 | WAX BASED CLOSED CAVITY COATING | Meets OE specifications for corrosion resistance |
| VG-UCG | CANISTER UNDERCOATING GUN | High quality undercoating gun uses canister packaging of undercoating |
| VG-CRG | CANISTER CLOSED CAVITY COATING GUN | High quality closed cavity coating gun uses canister packaging of coating and comes with 30" inner panel application tube with nozzle |
The following products are available through your local *3M® distributor. Information about 3M® product retailers in your area may be obtained at 1-866-364-3577 or at http://3mcollision.com/.
| Stock Number | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 08804 | No Cleanup Water-Based Undercoating - Black | Coarse texture SBR rubber and acrylic applied with 3M No-Cleanup Gun 08801 |
| 08964 | No Cleanup Undercoating - Black | Smooth texture SBR rubber applied with 3M No-Cleanup Gun 08801 |
| 08881 | 16 oz aerosol Undercoating | Calcium Carbonate and asphalt based undercoating |
| 08882 | 17 oz aerosol Underseal™ Undercoating - Black | Rubber based, paintable undercoating |
| 08883 | 19.7 oz aerosol Rubberized Undercoating - Black | Synthetic polymer based undercoating |
| 08891 | Rust Fighter-1 Amber Closed Cavity Coating - quart canister | Synthetic Resin remains tacky seeps into crevices; Applied with 3M Applicator Gun 08997 and Application Wand 08998 |
| 08892 | Rust Fighter-1Amber Closed Cavity Coating - 24 oz aerosol | Synthetic Resin remains tacky seeps into crevices; aerosol can |
| 08801 | No Cleanup Undercoating Gun | - |
The following products are available from *Crest Industries, Inc. at 1-800-822-4100 or www.crestauto.com.
| Stock Number | Name/Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| AH-C | HONEY COAT/WAX BASED CLOSED CAVITY COATING | 16.5 OZ AEROSOL CAN AMBER COLORED SEEPS INTO CREVICES AND REMAINS PLIABLE 36" spray wand with 360 degree nozzle available (WA-HC) |
| BZ-BAC BZ-BACB |
AMBER COAT/WAX BASED CLOSED CAVITY COATING | GALLON - AMBER COLORED (BZ-BAC) OR BLACK (BZ-BACB) SEEPS INTO CREVICES AND REMAINS PLIABLE APPLIED WITH WZ-GRP GUN & SIPHON HOSE Flexible spray wand also available (WA-ND) |
| AC-R | RUBBER COAT/RUBBER BASED UNDERCOATING, PAINTABLE | 17.75 OZ AEROSOL |
| AR-C | SUPER RUBBER COAT/LOW V.O.C. RUBBER BASED UNDERCOATING, PAINTABLE | 17.75 OZ AEROSOL |
| BA-C | AUTO COAT/RUBBER BASED UNDERCOATING, PAINTABLE | 28.7 FL. OZ. CONE-TOP CAN & GALLON APPLIED WITH GU-C UNDERCOATING GUN |
| GU-C | UNDERCOATING GUN | ATTACHES TO BA-C CONE-TOP CAN |
| WZ-GRP | GUN & SIPHON HOSE | USED WITH BZ-BAC & BZ-BACB |
| WA-ND | FLEXIBLE SPRAY WAND | USED WITH WZ-GRP |
The following products are available from *Kent Automotive. Contact them at 1-888-YES-KENT (888-937-5368) or at www.kent-automotive.com.
| Stock Number | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| P60305 | Wax Based Inner Panel Rustproofer - CLOSED CAVITY COATING | 24 oz. Aerosol (can apply with 36" wand and 360 degree nozzle kit) |
| KT14912 | Rubber Guard Low VOC Rubber Based Undercoating | 24 oz. Aerosol (can apply with 36" wand and 360 degree nozzle kit) |
| KT14725 | Aerosol Extension Wand Kit | 36" wand and 360 degree nozzle |
| KT14796 | Rubber Guard Low VOC Rubber Based Undercoating | QUART - Applied with undercoating gun |
| P30025 | Siphon Feed Gun | - |
| P86079 | 360 Degree Wand for siphon feed gun | - |
The following product is available from *Daubert. For U.S. Dealers only, contact them at 1-800-914-0034 (inside the U.S. only) or at www.daubertchemical.com.
Canadian Dealers only must contact the Daubert distributor in Canada, Corrosion Control Coatings Ltd, by faxing the form below to 1-800-563-8078.
| Stock Number | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Nox-Rust® X-121B | One Coat Rust Preventive Coating | Aerosol -Dries to firm, wax-like film |
*We believe these sources and their products to be reliable. There may be additional manufacturers of such material. General Motors does not endorse, indicate any preference for or assume any responsibility for the products from these firms or for any such items which may be available from other sources.
ONLY Canadian Dealers should use this form.