InduroPro Coating on Komatsu D155AX Dozer — Broussard, LA

project overview

COVERAGE: FULL PAINTED CHASSIS

KITS USED: 3 X 17 OZ KITS OF INDUROPRO

LOCATION & APPLICATOR: BROUSSARD, LA
GUARDIAN PRESERVATION SYSTEMS

TYPE OF EQUIPMENT: KOMATSU D155AX

CONDITION: GOOD, RECONDITIONED MACHINE

project results: protection where it counts

01

RESTORED PAINT APPEARANCE
Revived faded yellow paint with enhanced gloss and color depth.
02

CORROSION PREVENTION
Sealed painted metal surfaces to protect from moisture, oxidation, and salt corrosion.
03

UV & ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENSE
Protects against future sun-fading and harsh jobsite conditions in a salt mine.
04

PROACTIVE ASSET PROTECTION
Preserves machine condition and reduces long-term maintenance needs.

RESTORING FINISH, PRESERVING VALUE

LONG-TERM PROTECTION IN EXTREME ENVIRONMENTS

Guardian Preservation Systems applied InduroPro to a Komatsu D155AX that had been fully reconditioned and prepared prior to coating. Although the machine was in good overall condition, Guardian laser-removed any existing rust to ensure a clean, stable surface before application. After thorough cleaning and preparation, all painted yellow chassis surfaces were coated with InduroPro, while the two arms holding the digger attachment—areas exposed to constant abrasion—were intentionally left uncoated.

Following the application, this Komatsu was scheduled to enter service in a salt mine, one of the most corrosive operating environments for heavy equipment. With InduroPro’s ceramicized epoxy barrier in place, the coated surfaces are now protected against accelerated oxidation, salt exposure, and moisture intrusion—preserving paint integrity and reducing the risk of corrosion before damage begins.

PREP THAT MAKES THE PROTECTION WORK

CLEANING, LASER RUST REMOVAL, AND SURFACE READINESS

The Komatsu D155AX was reconditioned, cleaned, and laser-treated to remove any existing rust prior to InduroPro application.

InduroPro is not a rust remover or resurfacing product, which is why Guardian Preservation Systems addressed corrosion at the source before coating. By laser-removing rust and properly preparing the surface, Guardian created the correct foundation for InduroPro’s ceramicized epoxy barrier to bond, seal, and protect the machine long term.

STRATEGIC COVERAGE FOR HIGH-CORROSION ENVIRONMENTS

PROTECTING CRITICAL SURFACES FROM SALT EXPOSURE

For this Komatsu D155AX, InduroPro was applied across all painted yellow chassis surfaces—areas most vulnerable to corrosion once exposed to salt, moisture, and airborne contaminants. These panels are critical to protecting the underlying steel structure, especially in environments where salt can rapidly penetrate compromised paint systems.

The two arms supporting the digger attachment were intentionally left uncoated, as they experience constant abrasion that would exceed the practical lifespan of any protective coating. By focusing InduroPro on surfaces where long-term protection against salt-induced corrosion delivers the most value, Guardian Preservation Systems ensured a targeted, performance-driven application suited for extreme service conditions.

PROACTIVE PROTECTION

PROTECTING A RECONDITIONED KOMATSU D155AX DOZER BEFORE JOBSITE DEPLOYMENT

Guardian Pro Systems in Broussard, Louisiana applied InduroPro to a freshly reconditioned Komatsu D155AX dozer — coating the full painted chassis before the machine returned to active jobsite service. This was a proactive decision: protect the investment while the finish is still in peak condition, rather than waiting for UV, chemicals, and abrasion to degrade it.

Using 3 × 17 oz kits of InduroPro ceramicized epoxy, the team coated the entire painted chassis of the D155AX. The dozer had been fully reconditioned and was in good condition — making this an ideal candidate for preventative protection rather than restoration.

Construction dozers face some of the most punishing surface conditions in the equipment world. Constant contact with abrasive soil, gravel, and rock chips the paint. Concrete chemicals and lime attack the finish at a molecular level. UV exposure fades and chalks the paint within a single season. And moisture trapped in micro-scratches accelerates corrosion that spreads quickly once it starts.

By applying InduroPro before any of this damage could occur, Guardian Pro Systems locked in the reconditioned finish with a ceramicized epoxy barrier that resists chemical, UV, abrasion, and moisture attack. The result was enhanced gloss, sealed painted metal surfaces blocking oxidation, and proactive protection that preserves the machine's condition and reduces long-term maintenance costs.

For construction operators who invest in reconditioning or refurbishing equipment, InduroPro represents a strategy to protect that investment from day one — extending the life of the finish and delaying the next repaint cycle by years rather than seasons.

APPLIED BY SPECIALISTS WHO UNDERSTAND THE EQUIPMENT

GUARDIAN PRESERVATION SYSTEMS APPLIES INDUROPRO FOR SALT-RESISTANT PROTECTION

Guardian Preservation Systems specializes in preserving heavy equipment operating in demanding environments, combining disciplined surface preparation, laser rust removal, and the professional application of InduroPro. On this Komatsu D155AX, Guardian ensured all corrosion was removed before coating, preventing salt from being trapped beneath the surface once the machine entered service.

With InduroPro applied, the Komatsu now carries a semi-permanent ceramicized epoxy barrier designed to resist corrosion, moisture intrusion, and salt exposure without the maintenance burden of waxes or wipe-on ceramic products. InduroPro chemically bonds to properly prepared surfaces, requires no special soaps, and maintains protection through repeated washdowns. For equipment headed into high-salinity environments like salt mining, Guardian Preservation Systems delivers an InduroPro solution built for durability, longevity, and reduced downtime.

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