Here is everything you need to know about Krown Rust proofing

FAQs

What is Krown?

Krown is designed to slow down or inhibit corrosion on vehicles. It is a petroleum based product with rust inhibitors containing no solvents. In fact the Krown product is environmentally safe, contains no toxins, is non-flammable, is non-reactive, is non-corrosive, can be sprayed in any weather, remains active, and is not WHMIS controlled.

Does it Drip? Why and for how long?

The product must get into the seams and around spot welds to work effectively. It is moisture that causes corrosion, so an effective rust inhibitor needs to be thin enough to penetrate anywhere that water can. After the product has penetrated these areas, the excess product drips off. The majority of the dripping occurs within 24-48 hours with very little, if any, dripping after that point. Don't worry Krown is environmentally-friendly.

What if it drips in my driveway?

If the Krown product drips on your driveway, there are a couple things you can do. You can place kitty litter over top of the drips to soak up the oil. After doing so, you can also scrub it off with Dawn Dish Soap. To prevent drips on driveways, we recommend customers to park in grass or on gravel. If they have to park on cement, we recommend laying down sheets of cardboard for the underneath of your vehicle.

Does Krown Actually Work?

Krown is sprayed in every corner of the vehicle and as it contacts metal, it lifts the moisture off and out of seams.  It then continues to repel moisture by setting up a moisture resistant bond on the surface of the metal.

When is the best time of year to get my car sprayed?

If your vehicle has never been protected, then the best time to spray it is right now. From a corrosion point of view, the corrosion process is most active in the spring and summer months due to the increase in temperature. However, an annual application of Krown, regardless of the time of year it is applied in, will provide 12 months of protection against corrosion.

How Do You Know Where to Spray?

Our Krown technicians go to training seminars every year to learn how to spray. They also learn new techniques on the current vehicles. We are the only company in the industry with this comprehensive training program.

Doesn't washing the vehicle defeat the purpose of treating it? Won't the product wash off?

After your vehicle is sprayed with Krown at one of our locations, your vehicle receives a wash. We are cleaning the excess product off of the windows and painted surfaces where the product is not active. The rust inhibitor itself cannot be removed from the metal with soap and water.

Why do you have to drill holes and will these holes rust?

Certain areas can only be accessed by drilling small holes in key areas. To properly protect the vehicle, these areas need to be accessed using a specialized tool. These holes are then treated with a special compound ensuring they will not rust. Each hole is sealed with a plug that leaves a clean, professional finish.

How much does a Krown application cost?

A Krown application depends on what size of vehicle you have (Car, SUV, Mini Van, 2 Door Truck, 3 or 4 Door Truck, Full Sized Van, XL SUV, etc) Please see our pricing page to keep up with the current pricing.

How does Krown compare to competitive products?

In laboratory tests, Krown has out performed all of its competitors. Copies of test results are available upon request.

What makes Krown different from other "rust protection" products?

Many companies use coating products that are designed to cover over areas that are susceptible to rust. These products may look nice but they do not provide adequate protection against corrosion. For example, these types of coatings can be breached by abrasion or chipping. When this happens, moisture can enter in under the coating and become trapped against the vehicle surface. In this situation the coating will actually accelerate corrosion rather than prevent it. Krown by comparison is self-healing and is constantly creeping, remaining active to continuously repel moisture and keep it away from the metal surface. In addition, unlike coating-type products, Krown penetrates into even the tightest seams and spot welds delivering a much more effective and comprehensive protection. One final difference is the added benefit that Krown offers of lubricating many moving parts on a vehicle such as door locks, brake cables, power antennas, etc. Coating products cannot do this.

Can Krown be applied even if it's snowing or raining?

Yes. Krown can be applied in any type of weather

Do I have to Krown my vehicle every year?

To ensure that your vehicle is adequately protected, it is essential to have it treated every year. Especially these days when extremely aggressive road chemicals are in use for de-icing our roads, make sure you come in for a treatment every year.

Does Krown offer a warranty against corrosion?

Yes. Krown offers both new and used warranties on vehicles that qualify. We believe that our warranty program is second to none. Click on the "warranty" page for more information on our new and used warranty policy.

What is the difference between Krown and "undercoating" products?

Undercoating is an old technology designed to cover the exposed surfaces of your vehicle with a wax or tar based coating. While these undercoating products look good at a glance, they are not truly effective in protecting your vehicle. Undercoating products do not have the ability to creep and penetrate in the seams, spot welds and other hard to access areas of your vehicle like Krown will. These are the areas the rust is most likely to form! Also, as these coatings wear, crack and become damaged they can actually trap moisture against the metal surfaces of your vehicle and accelerate corrosion. Many people classify Krown as an undercoating or rust proofing product, but Krown's unique formulation is able to protect your vehicle in ways that traditional undercoating cannot!

Will Krown void my manufacturer's warranty?

Krown will not void your manufacturer's warranty. However, many cars salesmen tell do tell this to our customers. If someone makes this claim, ask them to put it in writing and contact the manufacturer directly.

Can you spray a hybrid vehicle?

Most manuals for Hybrids specifically state no rust proofing is to be applied. This is due to the fact that most rust proofing products are designed to leave a heavy coating. These coating type products can cover the sensors underneath and actually lead to safety risks for technicians working on the vehicle. Krown leaves only a light oily residue that is designed to displace moisture and slow the corrosion process. Krown has a dielectric strength of 40000 volts, meaning it is non-conductive and will not have any impact on the electrical system. We have been spraying hybrids for a long time and treat many of them on an annual basis. From a body structure perspective, they follow our standard application process.

Can you spray an aluminum vehicle?

Krown is designed to work most effectively with steel. However, it will also provide protection on aluminum, especially where dissimilar metals meet. There is no negative impact whatsoever to treating an aluminum vehicle. The Krown product will also help to protect the electrical components of your vehicle as the product is designed to displace moisture and leave a light oily barrier.

What is Krown designed to do?

The most vulnerable areas to rust corrosion are tight seams in the bottom of the doors, trunk lids, hood lids. Generally you wont see your doors rust out in the center. Because water is the #1 cause of corrosion on metal, water gets everywhere because it's thin and from condensation. It's important that a product is thin enough to get inside of the seams and crevices inside of vehicles and have the ability to displace water. That's what Krown is designed to do - it will actually physically lift the water off the metal.

Can you Krown rusty vehicles?

Both new and used vehicles are susceptible to rust and our product works on both. Krown is absorbed into existing corrosion and pushes out any moisture, thus slowing any further corrosion down significantly.

Can you wash the underside of the vehicle?

Our position on washing the vehicle underside is that it has value to occasionally clean the underside and this can be done any time after the application but preferably giving the product a couple days to creep and move into harder to reach areas. We suggest avoiding hot water, degreasers or high pressure wash. These will over time reduce the life span of the effectiveness of the product. Ideally, cleaning the underside once or twice a year with Krown Salt Eliminator is our suggested best practice. This product is designed to work in conjunction with our rust inhibitor and will remove salt without negatively impacting the rust protection.