Undercoating?

[timmyhil]

Do we know if the Scouts will have a undercoating to protect from rust? Or will it be completely shielded plus an undercoating on the frame?

I know from working on BMWs that its a very protective way of preventing rust is to have a plastic shielding and the frame having a spray coating give plenty of protection. Especially from salty air, water, mud.

 

[Macallan 18]

Would like to know this also since I deal with plenty of rain, snow, ice and road salt.

I posted these pics before of the Scout underbody / undercarriage (in skid plates discussion thread) which shows that it's almost entire covered up by plastic covers and panels. That should help reduce underbody components to getting wet but not completely waterproof. So it'd be nice if the underside parts were all rustproofed as well, especially the exposed parts of the Harvester gas engine range extender.

 

[ToadB]

It would be nice if it has protection on it. My concern would be salt cause corrosion on sensitive battery components. I am sure someone smarter than me has solved this problem.

 

[timmyhil]

From what it looks like to me who has seen undercoatings, it seems they have a black spray-paint of some-sort on most parts. But what we really what to see is more of a RhinoX material lining it since it alot more durable.

 

[NYR]

From what it looks like to me who has seen undercoatings, it seems they have a black spray-paint of some-sort on most parts. But what we really what to see is more of a RhinoX material lining it since it alot more durable.

Definitely looks sprayed with paint or something. Nice to see they bothered doing that on the concepts. They didn't have to for just concept vehicles.

Is this the paint chiping already though?

 

[timmyhil]

Definitely looks sprayed with paint or something. Nice to see they bothered doing that on the concepts. They didn't have to for just concept vehicles.

Is this the paint chiping already though?

Thats why im concerned about it being painted.

 

[Stumpy]

From what it looks like to me who has seen undercoatings, it seems they have a black spray-paint of some-sort on most parts. But what we really what to see is more of a RhinoX material lining it since it alot more durable.

I've actually never seen a vehicle undercarriage with Rhino / LineX spray liner applied (either from factory or aftermarket). Probaby bc not a good idea to coat everything with a thick coating. Repairs would be tough as everything would be stuck together by the liner spray material.

Fluid film would be better option I'd think.

 

[timmyhil]

I've actually never seen a vehicle undercarriage with Rhino / LineX spray liner applied (either from factory or aftermarket). Probaby bc not a good idea to coat everything with a thick coating. Repairs would be tough as everything would be stuck together by the liner spray material.

Fluid film would be better option I'd think.

They could “pickle” the frame which is what i believe your saying but fluid film.

 

[Scout Fan]

This discussion got me thinking about undercoating even if not standard or offered from factory. Here's a test of different undercarriage / underbody undercoat options

 

[SentinelOne]

I would assume they have a reasonable amount of protection on components as most mfg's offer some sort of rust warranty (not cosmetic)....typically frames are dipped, steel suspension components painted, aluminum raw? I dont think they'll do anything extra vs. industry norms. EV's do have the underbody aero shields which helps undercarriage protection but it's not typically 100% plastic nor waterproof. Here in Colorado we use a lot of mag chloride and that goes after chrome (doesnt appear to be a prob for scout), aluminum and steel but it's better than where they use rock salt based upon my previous experience in states with both. I wash my vehicles after every snow storm and hope for the best! Sux vs. western states that dont have snow (I lived in AZ and CA and it's awesome to not have to worry about it)!

My 2500 has fared reasonably well, chrome rims got jacked up, some pitting on chrome bumper but not bad at all for 8 years. Frame / Suspension has some spots where frame got rock chipped, etc but again not bad.

First winter for Cyber Truck so we'll see. Rotors have some rust on edges (ev's dont use brakes a lot), suspension is alum but also some steel so will get some rust where chipped / worn I assume. Castings are dipped and protected by underbody shielding as is pretty much everything so assume will be limited issues but we'll see. Exterior stainless can get surface deposits that rust but they come right off with Iron X and a wipe - that and we've had one snow storm and the exterior actually looks nicer than it was pre storm - weird.