Electronic Rust Proofing DID NOT WORK, and no warranty. Long Term Review
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- Опубликовано: 15 окт 2024
- Electronic Rust Proofing DID NOT WORK for me and no warranty. I was told that the 6 pad system is for vehicles that have prolonged exposure to salt, sandy areas. I was told to return every 12 months to have it checked, I did this every July. 4.5 years on and half way through the warranty period my vehicle has several rust bubbles around the windows. This vid covers the warranty issues but more importantly it delivers proof that the electronic rust proofing failed completely.
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My mechanic told me it is snake poison and a total waste of money. I am so glad you posted this, it helped me decide to go a complete different path.
Most welcome
whata bulsghit imbnecil bullshit tlakers
Didnt dont work.
wehre is the rust in that truck?» looks very nice to me..
Ive always been sceptical about it and this confirms it. So sorry to hear about your experience Wayne.
Live and learn. Thanks for watching.
Replied from the other channel. Bugga.
Bridges have thios kind of system ot avoid rust corrossion.. so maybe you can go to consumer affair and makle a complain about bridges, ahahahaah
I was contemplating a Couplertec system for my Cruiser and am pleased I watched your video. I will be steering clear of them now. Cheers.
Thanks for watching.
yhaha let it rust...
This is great to know, you’ve definitely helped me make an informed decision with my new Jimny on the way!
Working in the automotive industry for over 20 years, I have seen these electronic rust proofing cause more bad than good. Hope they fixed up the areas good and you enjoy many more years of your tripping around.
Always great to watch 👍
Thanks for watching Royce
Mate, good on you for making this video. To often you see social media influencers plugging a product, which is fine if it is a good product, but not often do you see someone shining a light on something that has not lived up to expectations. I thought you handled it really well.
Thanks.
Oh, and I figured I'd best share this as a heads-up to other folks contemplating this product.
Thanks Brad. Very much appreciated.
Hi Wayne, Thank you for posting this, I didn't install electronic rust proofing because I couldn't find any real world proof to convince me it worked. The 10 year warranty they offer exactly matches the 10 year warranty the car manufacturer offers, to the point if you add the rust proofing at 2 years old they only give you 8 years warranty.
Yep that sounds about right. Thanks for watching.
you are a liar.
Thank you for making this video. I was on the fence about whether or not I should buy this system. This video says it all. Snake oil. They won't be seeing any of my money.
Happy to help
After watching this they should have come to the party. Thanks for the video and thank you for saving me $900 on something that doesn't work
for such simple device i fell it very expensivwe.
I won’t be getting one thanks for that Wayne great vid
Thanks for watching Geoff
I hope John Cadogan hears about this.
My channel is tiny. So I doubt that will happen.
"Poke your finger through rust" the thing is surface rust doesn't start and then stop suddenly it only gets worse so eventually after 6 more years it will be so bad then "Oops warranty is out" what a bunch of BS, thanks for showing us and letting us know about these crooks!
Thanks for watching.
I’m sorry for your poor experience with this product but thank you for highlighting a product that should be avoided. Consumer law should be on your side.
Thanks JCV
Thanks for the info, I think I will stay away from this type of BS protection.
You’re welcome
Excellent video, just more proof that warranty's aren't worth shit.
Absolutely
Thanks for this, steering clear away from this thanks to you - many thanks for your vid! Snake oil this is.
Most welcome
Thanks for the video. I was planning on getting coupler tech installed tomorrow at Downey Street Rustproofing but after seeing video Coupler Tech seems dishonest and I’ll stick to chemical rustproofing only.
You just convinced me to not bother with electronic rust protection. If it actually worked, there should be no rust at all!
Agree
and you only discover it if you use a good device
Well this has me a little concerned. I’ve recently bought two Couplertec units but yet to have them fitted to my car & a large mowing trailer that has its own solar battery system .
straight to consumer affairs
Maybe
Hi Wayne, I've had a Couplertec for over 14 years on my Patrol. This car has seen plenty of salty beaches and has surface rust on most bare metal areas. I was told before purchase it won't stop surface and small rust, it's designed to save your car from rusting out like an old Ford. I'm happy with my unit and I never had it checked because I know warranties are a waste of time.
Even if you had it inspected by an authorised dealer every year I don't think they should fix your car because it isn't very rusty. Your rust is within spec.
I think they'll come to the party and fix because of social media pressure.
Good luck with it all.
Marty from Perth
Thanks Marty
Exactly Marty, even says at the end of the vid that it was repaired in 1 1/2 hours so must have been real bad lol. would like to know if it was repaired what's the issue, blowing up about nothing. I reckon the main aim here is to grow a Chanel with so called alarming content. pretty obvious.
Hi @@Dave-ig3km , Yeah, when it says 'Rusty Truck' on the thumbnail I was expecting real rust. Felt sorry for the Coupletech guy.
Try to look up the professional beach fisho from tweed that took them to court .. Might be hard pressed to find the info, as I think they put a supression order on it as part of the conditions of payout ...
Thanks MrMrsedz appreciate the info.
The reason for the 10 year warranty is by the time it completely rusts through like what he was saying. The warranty will be gone. Or in most cases people get rid of their vehicles before then.
Yep most likely
Nice work , I do my own with Tectrol 506
I had mine coated about a year ago. Will need to do something similar to you I think.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia Only if you are up the beach all the time, Hopefull I will do a fair bit of whiting fishing this summer over on Teewah,
@@craigtomkinson2837 there are a few about.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia Yes I been fishing over there for over 50 years My Dad first went to DI in 1937 so know it well always get a feed
How has the underbody rustproofing job faired from Redcliffe? Ive been looking for someone to do this but noticed a lot also flog Couplertec so I immediately dismiss them.
I've been using inox lanolin sprays on my 80 series for over 30 years and the stuff is great I apply a full coating to the underbody, inside the doors under the bonnet inside the chassis rails ect. over 30 years it has probably cost me well over a thousand bucks in 30 years to spray it on 2 times a year but worth every cent. I do have a small rust bubble in the bottom of the drivers door drivers door and am sure there is some rust in the top off my windscreen as I have a few drips water every time it rains should be easy to fix and not cost too much. No product is 100% but i would recommend inox lanolin sprays i have nothing to do with them other than buying there products every 12 months if im lucky i get it on sale when SCA has 20-50% off sales and i will buy it then
ohh this is very interesting! I have owned one a supercheap auto one installed by previous owner . for 6years . and I'm only now starting to get some rust appearing in similar areas . which a top roof corner paint bubbled and rusted from I just had repaired .. I've never heard of having to go back yearly to get this kit inspected . ? what do they do to the electronics ? or is it the pad ? altho I don't even have the instructions for my similar product.
It’s a yearly inspection to make sure it’s working.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia he just measured the voltage and said urs was 360v that's it's . between 340 and 360 . I'm going to do that and test it myself . I don't care about warranty tho I just wanna know if it's working . I mean it's worked for this long so far right ? unless there's an internal components that get worn out and need replacing . ? I dunno looked into it years ago n understood how it worked now I've forgotten
Seriously Groomsey, for a car your age, I'd be on Isuzu front door going off my head. This is a manufacturing issue long before a rust proof issue.
Isuzu won’t look at it because it’s been modified. The aftermarket rust proofing is part of the modifications. They made that clear when I bought it.
If it got fitted at the dealership, make them pay for it. They sold it to you. If They didn't supply it then they won't want to pay.... that's how dealers are.
Hi Wayne, Electronic Rust proofing is very much a borderline SCAM on vehicles. If it was a ship or building, IT Works! As there anodes placed in ground or water around the vessel or structure for current to run though. They rust instead of superstructure(mostly). All I see on these systems, is some LED lights and maybe a couple of grams of Zinc alloy (or whatever they use) as a supposed sacrificial anode. For it to have any chance of working on a car. You would probably need to place a box on every door, bonnet, main body, chassis, diffs & drivetrain components. Very impactable.
Thanks Gavin
If you wish to contact me. I've had dealings with this bloke and you might like to hear what his response to me was when l had a vehicle that was 18 months old and it literally had flaking rust absolutely everywhere on my chassis. And l have done all the right things also . Absolute joke . Cheers great video about time someone has been prepared to show them in real light.
Thanks Steven
what a joke from CouplerTec mind you I think there is plenty of evidence out there that the whole thing does not work. Their excuse is ridiculous how are you supposed to know as a customer if a mechanic changes his "status". Take ‘em to court mate
Thanks for watching AllOffroad
Thank you! I'm going for good ati rust coating not this snake oil.
Wow. He stated "We can't stop oxidation on bare metal." Every 4WD ends up with stone chips, at least underneath (chassis rails, underbody...). Seriously, that is not what their marketing has us/people believe This is potentially false advertising. I'd try Consumer Affairs. Lodge a complaint, you have nothing to lose. Warranties can't dilute consumer legislation/consumer rights.
He also mentions read the fine print. When is it available? Before purchase? I wasn't made aware of it.
The spirit of the law will be the inspections are carried out by their network so the people have the expertise to do the inspection. Yes, the outlet was no longer a dealer but it could easily be established they had the ability to perform a satisfactory inspection.
A side point, the Couplertec selector on their website includes a selection, does the car have existing rust. This may be more about them covering their behind than product selection.
Their service was surprising, it appeared terrible.
I'll never buy or recommend Couplertec again. I'll highlight this video. That's all people need to know to make an informed decision.
Yep I’m very disappointed
Well that was a bit of bad luck with the Rust but typical terms and conditions they stand behind them when it suits them better luck next time
Thanks
Being really super polite, this is absolute friggin bullshit!, does it state in the super fine print, "only if your finger goes through the rust are you covered?"
I told him I was using the video so needed to keep it controlled.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia One would have thought a professional thing to do was to send a notice to all using that particular business stating you would need to go to another licensed installer to undergo your inspections, also why didn't the dealer himself inform you they were no longer able to inspect your vehicle, & therefore you would need to go elsewhere for your inspections?
How could you possibly deal with this mob,!!!!!……no chance when we get out next car.
Thanks Neil
I think that NRMA did review/test and concluded that electronic rust control was useless.
I didn’t see it but I agree
well had one and removed it, but ater i remove it undr my car appearted a lot of rust, coincudence or not
Consumer affairs and warranty is NOT negotiable. Couplertec IS responsible as all products must work for a "reasonable" time. I would talk it further. Look up John Cadogan on youtube he has plenty of videos about this...You are within your rights to claim and Couplertec are liable
Thanks Mark
A warranty means nothing. Speak to fair trading and outline the issues to them. At the end of the day they can force a company ( through heavy fines and penalties) to honour the claimed warranty regardless of what the company says if they (fair trading) deem the product does not live up to its claims.
Thanks extra
Was researching couplertec, not buying it now. They are betting on denial of claim. The reason the guy in the video is uncomfortable is because he know his job is to deny claims as a default position, he isnt there to help. Hes there to manage you.
I'd be ropeable over this. You paid big money for something with a ten-year warranty that's failing after 4 and a half and the manufacturer is using a loophole to not honour the said warranty. Wow. I had to "speak to management" myself, describing (politely) how I felt about the manufacturer warranty failure. After seeing this I think I'll stick to my old tried and true method of using Blackjack or something similar myself. At least I know that it will work and won't cost me a year's rego. I'm annoyed that this has happened to you, Wayne.
Thanks Brad. It is a bit of a let down.
Thanks Wayne for sharing this info. Well done with the video and how you handled it.
Thanks Di
I've never bought into the idea that these eRust proofing devices work. If they worked, I have no doubt car manufacturers will fit them to all their vehicles, and they'll be as common as ABS and airbags in cars. But they don't. Instead car manufacturers continue to invest millions in R&D to improve their vehicles anti-rust proofing.
Yep 👍
Thanks for the info .
Was going to go down this route for my new troopy but after seeing this I will definitely NOT .
Thanks for watching.
Biggest waste of money 💰
Yep, agree
I was given one and tried it out of interest. their claims are completely false. See, electricity flows from Negative to Positive. This is how your entire electric circuits work. If you, in this case, were to be putting 360v through the chassis, it would fry every component. If the principles they try and sell were valid, your cars electrical system would do it anyway, as there are earth points front to rear. Great little scam for those that were flogging it though, all you get when searching is ASIC and Fair trading documents against it and not one piece of evidence for it.
Thanks TD.
That’s shithouse and Me and my mate where going to use this product on our new 79 series won’t be now
It’s a regret for me and a path I won’t ever take again.
Yep, they Just lost another customer. What a scam. Absolute load of crap.
What a load of bullshit, rust under the paint, ducking and weaving around, it’s the blame game , hope everything works out for you Wayne
Thanks 6knots
@@CanopyCampingAustralia no worries , I’m so angry about this good on you for keeping it together
The artful dodger.. very unconvincing… I wouldn’t touch this company with a forty foot pole.
Just a gimmick, always has been always will be.
Thinking your spot on the money
What a con! Absolutely disgusting
Agree completely. Thanks for watching
that sucks
Agree completely
What a scum bag company. Literally admits that his product doesn’t work. He can drop dealers when he feels so your warranty is void without you knowing. I hope they get sued into bankruptcy. So the product is supposed to recent rust but he literally says that it doesn’t prevent rust multiple times
that's a scam cant believe u installed that crap
Yep an expensive error
A bit late to this one but save your money this will not work unless your car is underwater or underground
Impressed cathodic protection will not work on a car
You were sold smoke and mirrors. The guy is talking bullshit. There is no magic product and certainly no electrical product to prevent rust on a vehicle. On a boat or structure permanently in the water, yes you can use a sacrificial anode to some degree, but it doesn’t completely stop rust forming. You just need to thoroughly clean your vehicle and keep surfaces painted. I usually spend 3-4 hours cleaning after a big beach trip, not to say you don’t of course. Sorry about your vehicle.
Thanks Slow Diver.
@@CanopyCampingAustralia keep spreading the word about their lies 👍🏻 I hope you cut the cancer out.
Buys snake oil and expects a miracle. Google could have told you this in 5 minutes or less.
Get yourself zinc pucks or zinc based coatings.... zinc is a natural rust inhibitor.
I own a toyota Tacoma.. already had the frame recall, you live and you learn( who not to trust )
Good advice thanks
What a bloody joke is that rust proofing company. If they were at all concerned with their reputation they would honour their warranty. All this does is to reinforce the idea that they are just another dodgy Australian company out for the dollar with no responsibility. Low lifes.
Agreed.
Well couple a tek now off my list and the rest too scam for sure
Thanks for watching
Wow that’s not good.
Thanks for watching
You don't always get what you pay for. Sad
So very true
Agreed
Sounds like the whole system is a rubbish system.
Yep.
They are all a con. As a motor mechanic I have heard this tail to many times and experienced it with my daughters car. Same thing happened previous owner doing what he was told and when i toke it for its next inspection the guy laught and said they do not deal in this scam anymore and was told that if I did make a claim it would be rejected. Me personally would never waste my money having it ever. AS THE MAN TOLD YOU IT DOES NOT STOP RUST IT STOPS IT FROM GETTING BAD AND THAT THEY HAVE HAD TO PAY OUT SAID IT ALL CON
Fair call