Hey Dropnosky,

I was referred to Rudy Schmidt to have 'Rust Check' performed by my mechanic, Jacobs Automotive. Dave Jacobs is a really conservative mechanic/MB owner and will not let me spend money frivolously.

'Rust Check' is essentially them spraying your car with a fish oil based lubricant. It needs to be applied every season but from what I hear is worthwhile. I also work with a guy who used to have the rights to 'Rust Check' here in Syracuse and he says its great!

Another rust prevention option I have heard good things about but have not experienced first hand is a device installed by Terry's Transmission in North Syracuse that send electronic pulses not allowing oxidation to occur. I have heard about cars in Hawaii using this due to the salt water and have a client who put this on his 10 year old Toyota daily driver and does not have a spot of rust. The advantage here is it costs about $300 but you keep it and can transfer to other vehicles.

OH! and Congrats on finding a rust free example!

P.S. Come to the MB club drive this weekend to Letchworth State Park