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#1 ·
What can I say?
 

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#6 ·
I'll try and pay more attention to the underneath and let you know when it needs a touch up. I spent 8.00 on a big can of wd-40 to get the results. Literally zero elbow grease, unless you consider trying to find my mechanics seat and roller. :)
 
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Went to the automatic carwash that I have a membership with and came home. Took a couple of before pictures and with a little over one can did the wheel wells, axles, steering, suspension, and frame. And then I just walked away. I used to do this with my Chevy 2500HD. It makes it easier to wash away mud and other debris. Stays clean and glossy for quite a while. I have attached a picture of part of the underside as well. And yes, I know I sprayed it on plastic. But it works there too.
 

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#7 ·
Nice looking rig. I hope the WD holds up for you. You should check out the products at adamspolishes.com. Premium stuff, awesome products and 110% guaranteed. I like clean vehicles and like products that do what they say they will. No, I don't work there.
 
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Not familiar with it. How long does it last and what's the cost? I know that there is a company out there that has a product that actually changes the polarity of you vehicle so that it will never rust. Can't remember the name or the price but it was pretty cool.
 
#12 ·
If you do that you better do it in the morning before you do anything. And then don't use the Jeep that day. It is flammable but the can specifically states the engine and electrical. It forces water out of electrical systems (at least that's how I read it). I haven't really paid attention to the length of time between applications. I am going to try and remember this time. Will still wash it like normal and find out how many days it's been before spraying again.
 
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Here is something a local company is applying to whatever you want. It comes in spray cans or larger amounts for spraying. It is in my opinion better than WD-40 as its non flammable and supposedly lasts longer. Its made in Canada and doesn't get much US press but I think it works well. Its called Rust Stop.

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#23 ·
When I bought a car in Guam, the car came with an electronic device that was supposedly intended to prevent rust (because of salt in the air from the ocean). You can find some pictures on Google Images:

https://www.google.com/search?q=ant...F5YAY&ved=0CAcQ_AUoAg&biw=1536&bih=695#imgdii=_

Not sure if it worked or not. I mean, my car wasn't a ball of rust after three years, but not sure if that device was responsible for that or simply me maintaining the vehicle by washing it often.
 
#25 ·
You can never prevent metal from rusting--you can reduce it and slow it down but you cannot prevent it--
Now you have addressed the exterior part of the frame but what do you think the inside rails look like--the entire frame is dipped and the interior of the boxed frame is where the real corrosion starts. The frame has all kinds of drain holes and other holes which allows for the real nasty stuff to build up which will cause the corrosion to occur--eventually causing the paint to bubble up from the inside. So do whatever you want to the exterior of the frame but you are not doing anything other then spending money to make it aesthetically pleasing.
 
#26 ·
You can never prevent metal from rusting--you can reduce it and slow it down but you cannot prevent it--
Now you have addressed the exterior part of the frame but what do you think the inside rails look like--the entire frame is dipped and the interior of the boxed frame is where the real corrosion starts. The frame has all kinds of drain holes and other holes which allows for the real nasty stuff to build up which will cause the corrosion to occur--eventually causing the paint to bubble up from the inside. So do whatever you want to the exterior of the frame but you are not doing anything other then spending money to make it aesthetically pleasing.
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#29 ·
Sounds good. What's the cost? I am going to go through the car wash in the morning to see what the difference will be.

Beyond the rust prevention and penetration of WD-40. I was showing an alternative use for the spray and what it can do to bring back the factory black of the underside. obiefox......I'm glad you realized this.
 
#30 ·
Hey just a heads up that WD-40 is a carcinogenic, I'm not trying to sound like a safety nut or any thing but it would be a good idea to wear latex or rubber gloves while applying and using it. I work for GE on gas turbines in the field and they as well as most big oil and gas companies have banned it from sites.
Not saying you shouldn't use it, just don't be letting it soak into your skin.
Anyway I think it really made your jeep shine.
 
#95 ·
LOL, oh man that made my gut hurt, the last post of page one is that it's a carcinogenic then I hit next page and see your post, thanks, laughter is so good for a person. By the way, I spray my Jeep with WD-40 as well, I do wear rubber gloves and try not to inhale it (though it does smell good)
 
#37 ·
So I washed it for the first time. I believe the bottom of the Jeep looks better than the rest. Axles and frame are extremely black. The car wash took the shine off of the black which I like better. The only down side are my steps. I have Amp Research and although when up they look good the platform when down looks a little splotchy. Still looks better than the Back to Black I used on the plastic around the Jeep. I.E. wheel wells.
 
#38 ·
None of WD-40's ingredients have been determined to cause cancer. According to its Material Safety Data Sheet:

I work for Exxon, Shell, Marathon petroleum, and Lubrizol where it is made and it is a very safe product. It's just not a very good lubricant. But having said that, it is like duct tape, no home garage is a home garage without a can of the stuff. It's also not "AS" flammable as it used to be, thus you cannot use it as a starting fluid for diesel engines like you could ten years ago. It used to be excellent for that. Just saying for the record.
 
#40 ·
I didn't get a chance to go off road this week. Not a fan of wheeling in 98 - 104 degree heat. Should cool down to low 90's the next ten days. Will try and get out and take some pictures of the underside and then some after pics as well.
 
#41 ·
Ok. It's been 17 days and 8 car washes and with the exception of the frame and wheel wells it's still black. I would not normally was the Jeep that often but I wanted to see how well it would do. At the same time I didn't leave mud on for days either. I can say that there is no mud left on the Jeep and the dust does NOT accumulate. The fame is still darker than it was but is now "splotchy" and the wheel wells are about the same. Under a more realistic wash regime (hardly ever) I believe the WD-40 would act like a partial barrier to mud and dust. I will try and post pics tomorrow and on my next viable day off reapply the WD-40 and wait another 17 days without washing it. I will take before and after wash pics and look at the differences. Please keep in mind that the car wash is an automatic car wash that I cannot manipulate. Thanks.
 
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