Linseed Oil Rust Prevention (NY)

[CorMazz]

So I recently picked up a 2005 Explorer Sport Trac XLT, and I wanted to help prevent underbody rust from the harsh winters here in NY. From what I found on the internet, boiled linseed oil --possibly mixed with motor oil and paint thinner*-- is a decent, cheap way to prevent underbody rust. I also have some rust converter to help get rid of some of the more stubborn existing rust. Does anyone have any comments/critiques on this idea? Rust converter and then a boiled linseed oil solution sprayed on or otherwise applied?


*http://ls1tech.com/forums/appearanc...seed-oil-rustproofing-solution-oldtimers.html

 

[sr139fox]

I'm from Pittsburgh. Every vehicle I had from there had rust. Some worse then others. I found the best rust prevention was moving to North Carolina. I have a 2001 sport Trac with no rust at all. 180,000 miles. However, what your doing might work. Wire brush loose rust and apply a coating of some type. I would use a good quality gloss paint. The oil will attract and hold dirt that might lead to more rust.

 

[obie]

You can also use something like Amsoil HD Metal Protectant. It's kinda expensive, but I've been using it on my Trac and my old Ex for the last 5 years in the terrible salt of northwest Indiana, and it protects ridiculously well. I barely have any rust on the Trac and it's stayed that way through the last 4 winters.