MEET THE OWNERS
WHY TRUST NORTHEAST RUST PROOFING?
Meet Joshua Klein and Carolyn McGonagle — Joshua provides decades of hands-on repair, fabrication, welding, and rust prevention expertise. Carolyn oversees the business operations that make it all possible, managing scheduling, bookkeeping, customer communication, and the countless details that keep Northeast Rust Proofing operating efficiently. Together, they have built a company where quality workmanship is matched by outstanding organization and customer care.
My passion for repairing and building vehicles began long before Northeast Rust Proofing was founded.
I grew up on a farm where broken equipment, dirt bikes, ATVs, and trucks weren't replaced — they were repaired. My father was one of the most hands-on, resourceful people I've ever known. He could fix just about anything, and I'm incredibly grateful for the knowledge, work ethic, and attention to detail he passed on to me.
That passion led me to attend trade school for Automotive Technology, where I built the technical foundation that would shape my career.
After graduation, I worked as an automotive service technician in dealership service departments, gaining valuable experience diagnosing and repairing a wide variety of vehicles. Looking to expand my fabrication and welding skills, I joined the Boilermakers Union Local 237, where I fabricated and welded high-pressure steam tubing for industrial power generation. That experience demanded precision, craftsmanship, and an uncompromising commitment to safety and quality.
In 2001, I founded Altered Image Customs, where I spent more than two decades building custom vehicles, fabricating chassis and suspension systems, performing structural repairs, and restoring everything from classic cars to lifted trucks. Every project reinforced the importance of quality workmanship and doing the job right the first time.
Over the years, I noticed a recurring problem. Many otherwise reliable vehicles weren't reaching the end of their mechanical life — they were being retired because rust had destroyed their frames and structural components. Seeing so many repairable vehicles lost to corrosion inspired me to dedicate my career to rust prevention and structural restoration.
That vision became Northeast Rust Proofing.
Today, we combine decades of automotive repair, fabrication, welding, and structural restoration experience with professional-grade products and proven application methods to help customers protect one of their biggest investments. Whether we're applying rust protection to a brand-new truck, repairing structural corrosion, or restoring a heavily rusted chassis, our goal is always the same: provide honest recommendations, exceptional workmanship, and long-term protection you can trust.
At Northeast Rust Proofing, we don't just spray undercoating — we understand how vehicles are built, how they fail, and most importantly, how to help them last for years to come.
JOSHUA KLEIN
Founder & Owner
The Path Here
DECADES OF HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE
Trade School
Automotive Technology
Built the technical foundation that shaped Joshua's career.
Dealership Technician
Automotive Service
Diagnosed and repaired a wide variety of vehicles in dealership service departments.
Boilermakers Union Local 237
Fabrication & Welding
Fabricated and welded high-pressure steam tubing for industrial power generation.
Altered Image Customs
Founded 2001
More than two decades of custom vehicles, chassis fabrication, suspension systems, and structural repairs.
Behind-the-Scenes Coordinator
MEET CAROLYN McGONAGLE
CAROLYN McGONAGLE
Operations & Coordination
Every successful business has someone ensuring nothing slips through the cracks. At Northeast Rust Proofing, that person is Carolyn McGonagle.
Carolyn is the driving force behind the scenes, managing the countless details that keep the company operating efficiently. From bookkeeping and scheduling to customer communication, lead management, and administrative coordination, she handles the critical work that often goes unnoticed—but is essential to delivering the level of service our customers expect.
Her attention to detail has been the foundation of her career. As a jeweler with Tiffany & Co., Carolyn was entrusted with assembling some of the company's most prestigious pieces, including championship rings for Super Bowl-winning teams. That level of precision, craftsmanship, and accountability continues to define everything she does today.
She also spent many years as an Office Manager for a large construction company, overseeing documentation and compliance for multi-million-dollar projects. In an industry where organization and accuracy are non-negotiable, Carolyn developed a reputation for making sure every detail was accounted for and every process stayed on track.
Today, she brings that same level of professionalism to Northeast Rust Proofing. While customers may not always see the work happening behind the scenes, they experience the results every day through organized scheduling, seamless communication, and an operation that runs smoothly from start to finish.
Behind every great rust-proofing job is a great team—and behind that team is Carolyn.
Bookkeeping
Keeps the financials organized, accurate, and always up to date.
Scheduling
Coordinates appointments and shop capacity so every job runs on time.
Customer Communication
Answers questions, confirms details, and keeps customers informed.
Lead & Admin Management
Tracks every lead and manages the administrative work that keeps the shop moving.
Ready to Protect Your Vehicle?
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Schedule an appointment or give us a call. We'll match the right rust protection or repair service to your vehicle and your driving conditions.