Hey folks, here’s some info on the undercoating service I provide!
Price
- $350.00 for up to midsize vehicles
- $450.00 for full-size SUVs/Trucks/etc
- 20% discount for on-schedule reapplications (up to 2 years)
- As needed, I can do rust removal prep or other work at $100/hr shop rate
- Deep surface rust, pitting, or flaking rust/undercoating will need to be scraped/brushed/needled to prep for effective wet film application.
- Very rusty vehicles can also take additional time and material to coat, especially on a first-time coating.
- Most vehicles don’t need any prep. Light brushing prep could be like one hour. Heavy work can be up to four hours, more or less (those aren’t fun for anybody, but may still be worth it if you’re trying to buy a couple more years of life out of your workhorse – I have seen lanolin coating stop serious rust holes from progressing for some years if you keep them soaked).
Product
- B’laster Surface Shield (‘clear’ color) for your vehicle undercarriage to stop/slow/prevent rust.
- applied on the undercarriage and inside frame/structural/suspension parts and where access holes are accessible.
Process
- Drop off your vehicle for application, then come back to pick up when it’s done. Figure a half day block (4 hr) for application, add another half day block if you’ll be running through the carwash for underbody flush on the way to drop-off (I’ll put it up in the shop with fans to dry before application. Normally pre-wash is optional but recommended if it’s salt season or if it’s dirty. There’s a touchless carwash with underbody flush close by here that works well.
- I’ll assess the vehicle once I have it up in the shop, and will check in with you to confirm any additional estimate of services needed before proceeding.
Notes
I’ve been spraying wet film lanolin undercoating for 10+ years, including 5 years experience spraying for clients here at my sole-proprietor shop at my home.
Bonus eyes on your vehicle: by my inspector nature, I’ll be taking a close look at the underside of your vehicle while I’m under there. If I have time, I usually take a little video or photos before and after application, showing you how it looks and noting any observations, recommendations, etc. (state of rust, oil leaks, missing or stripped fasteners…).
I’ve recently (2025) switched to spraying Surface Shield (from Woolwax). I think Surface Shield has some performance advantages: thinner for better spray and initial creep properties, and potentially cost-effectiveness benefits with a two-year recoat schedule (vs Woolwax 1-yr). I haven’t been using it for two years yet, but I’ve seen tests backing up the longevity advantage.
A sampling of happy client vehicles, all coated up for winter ;;)
Nick of All Trades LLC dba NickWorks, Insured