Is anyone concerned about the raw metal parts under the front end and the drive shafts, etc. I would like to preserve them. Has anyone already done it and what did you use to do it?

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Barr
06 JLL CRD 04/06/06 23K+ mi., Amsoil, Racor Fuel Filter, EHM, ORM, 3" SS exh from Turbo back, Fumoto, 245/70/16 Grabber AT2
Waiting for installation: TransGo 45RFE-HD2, S&B Air Filter, ProVent
06 Jetta TDI/DSG, RC1+, VAG-COM,
V-65 Drag Bike

Are you looking to guard them against off-road damage or protect them from corrosion?

I wouldn't recommend this to everyone but I took mine from the dealer staight to the local Ziebart shop. But I run through unimaginable amount of road salt. A good example, just noticed today that I have salt leaching through the rivits (tie-downs) in the rear cargo area.

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2005 Liberty Sport CRD, Lt Khaki, sunroof

Thankful to now be an EX-CRD owner.

I had mine underpainted. When I got it inspected (for PA registration) by my indy mechanic, he immediately noticed the bare metal and suggested it. But I drive it a lot in the winter in a major salt and slushy-muck area. Not sure how necessary it would be in a less potent region.

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2005 Liberty CRD Limited, Light Khaki on Slate - 142,000 miles
1987 Mercedes-Benz 300D - 314,000 miles
1978 Mercedes-Benz 240D 4spd manual - 371,000 miles
2018 Chevy Cruze 1.6L turbodiesel, 6spd manual - 58,000 miles
1982 Peugeot 505 diesel, 4spd manual - 132,000 miles
1994 Mercedes-Benz SL500 - 94,000 miles

Currently I live in the Metro Atlanta area so salt isn't a problem. Planning on moving to Tennessee and salt could be an issue. Plan on keeping car for 10 years. Mostly corrosion and since I pull my own maintenance I don't like the full undercoat treatment. But, that may be an option.

Thanks

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Barr
06 JLL CRD 04/06/06 23K+ mi., Amsoil, Racor Fuel Filter, EHM, ORM, 3" SS exh from Turbo back, Fumoto, 245/70/16 Grabber AT2
Waiting for installation: TransGo 45RFE-HD2, S&B Air Filter, ProVent
06 Jetta TDI/DSG, RC1+, VAG-COM,
V-65 Drag Bike

Not living up North so I am not familiar with underpainting. Will have to research that.

Thanks for the input

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Barr
06 JLL CRD 04/06/06 23K+ mi., Amsoil, Racor Fuel Filter, EHM, ORM, 3" SS exh from Turbo back, Fumoto, 245/70/16 Grabber AT2
Waiting for installation: TransGo 45RFE-HD2, S&B Air Filter, ProVent
06 Jetta TDI/DSG, RC1+, VAG-COM,
V-65 Drag Bike

after it all rusts a bit, i am planning on putting a nice coat of POR15 on everthing under the liberty.