If you get a spray gun, make sure not to accidentally block the nozzle while you're spraying. Sometimes the oil will make them slick and the hose will shoot off. If you get a spray gun with hoses, put some hose clamps around the hose barbs. Leave the gallon out in the sun or put it in a tub with hot water. Wear googles and a respirator - this stuff stinks. Otherwise, if this is a yearly touchup coating, I'd probably still powerwash it but wouldn't be real serious about getting it clean since FF attracts all kinds of dust and dirt. Not so worried about other oils and stuff, but should get mud, dirt, and chemicals off. If this is the first coating, clean the undercarriage. Even doing that it leaves a pretty interesting smell for a month or more. Wrapping the exhaust is essential though. I probably won't wrap the vehicle in masking paper but instead wash it afterwards. I'll remove the wheels and spare, but might just cover the calipers and rotors instead of removing. I'll put it on jack stands but not blocks as well. Next time I'll still power wash it first but I won't be doing any rust removal. Also several bottles to attach to the spray gun. It included a gallon of FF, an aerosol can of FF, a spray gun with a nozzle, and 360* hose, and a straight hose. The sprayer I used was a kit I found on amazon. I even went under the hood with the aerosol can and sprayed any metal brackets I found. I then sprayed just a hair under 1 gallon of FF on all steel components - frame (inside and out), cross members, rear axle housing, brake dust covers, control arms, front and rear bumpers, any metal hangers or brackets, coil springs, sway and track bars, body mounts, skid plates, even the spare tire hoist mechanism. I expect, or at least hope, to never have to do this again. I did not have any structurally damaging rust, but enough surface rust to concern me. From there I primed and painted (just rustoleum spray cans) everything I could, and used Eastwood's Internal Frame Coating for anything I couldn't reach. I then used Prep & Etch to neutralize any rust that was left. I then sanded, scuffed, wire brushed and descaled everything I could touch. Prior to spraying FF I power washed the entire undercarriage then sprayed wax and grease remover, then power washed again. I taped masking paper around the entire vehicle covering about the bottom 1/3 of it. I wrapped the entire exhaust with aluminum foil. Also unbolted the calipers, hung them up with wire, and wrapped with several plastic bags. I put all four corners on jack stands which were on solid concrete blocks for more height. Also it didn't destroy my clothes.just washed them. Made the floor slippery, but some simple green and wipe down took it off pretty easily. FF has a distinct smell, not as bad as penetrating oil or the likes, but its a sharp smell. At stock height I was able to get under the truck and spray where I wanted to.ĭefinitely wear a mask or respirator if you have one. Throw down a tarp you don't care about, or spray on the lawn (lols). It washes away with time, I'm just OCD about keeping the garage clean. That's how I know about the overspray on the concrete. I sprayed both in my driveway and garage. You are saying the overspray/fumes in a garage will be too much? What about a mask or respirator? And I don't have a level enough driveway to do it there anyway. I was planning on spraying in my garage on jack stands. I think it will at least make me feel better.Įverything you said lines up with my research except. That's why I bought the real sprayer and 360 degree rubber extension. I was going to start with cans this season, but I just kept thinking about my frame rusting from the inside out. Any other tips or tricks from your experience? Is there anything on the underbody I SHOULD NOT spray?ģ. How often do you have to re apply, if at all?Ģ. To kick off the discussion, maybe I'll steal the OP's questions from the Jeep thread:ġ. I don't even personally know how good it is yet! But I will share my results here and I would really appreciate anyone else's long-term results with Fluid Film. I don't sell and am in no way affiliated with Fluid Film. The end-all Fluid Film thread - Jeep Wrangler ForumĪnd no. Here are my inspirations (and these may help others if this thread doesn't end up taking off): Also, I think it would be useful to have 4Runner specific information about where and how to spray Fluid Film to stop rust and keep it from progressing. The best thread I have read on Fluid Film is in a Jeep forum. I just ordered 2 gallons of Fluid Film, a sprayer, the 32" 360 attachment for the sprayer, and a 24" 360 attachment for the regular spray cans. I have decided that Fluid Film is the best way to go for me. I have been researching everywhere how to get rid of existing rust and keep new rust from forming.
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