Q: Should I get my exhaust under coated or is that not s good think to do since it gets hot and I should just leave it alone? Ford F150

asked by on February 14, 2017

I have a Ford F-150 with surface rust on my exhaust should I get it under coated or is that a bad idea since it gets hot and just leave it the way it is

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