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#1 ·
Interested in using fluid film for some rust prevention on the bottom of my jeep and have a few questions.

1. How often do you have to re apply, if at all?
2. Is there anything on the underbody I SHOULD NOT spray?
3. Any other tips or tricks from your experience?

Thanks
 
#3 ·
1. I started using it very sparingly back in February I believe, just on shock mount and CA points. I noticed how new the material made the surfaces appear, so I went ahead and sprayed more on other areas around the axles, dif covers and so on. I pressure washed the underside to remove all the dirt and grime I could and on about May 1st I applied a full can to the underside, everything but the exhaust, and brakes of course. Took that Jeep to the beach for about 12 days, ran deep sand, wet sand, salty sand everyday. All added up probably 250 miles of beach running. about a thousand miles of road. All I had to do to remove the sand from the material was a garden hose and just rinsed it clean. The underside looks better than it has in a year and after that rough month the film is still there (not as much but still there) This material also has a good creep characteristic, it levels itself out after a day or two.

2. The exhaust, brake disks and pads are things I would not spray with it.

3. Hinge pins, High lift jack mechanisms, and on and on. It is lanolin based and does not hurt rubber. You can spray the inside of your bumpers, wheel wells, makes cleaning off mud and dirt much easier.

Fabulous stuff.
 
#14 ·
1. I started using it very sparingly back in February I believe, just on shock mount and CA points. I noticed how new the material made the surfaces appear, so I went ahead and sprayed more on other areas around the axles, dif covers and so on. I pressure washed the underside to remove all the dirt and grime I could and on about May 1st I applied a full can to the underside, everything but the exhaust, and brakes of course. Took that Jeep to the beach for about 12 days, ran deep sand, wet sand, salty sand everyday. All added up probably 250 miles of beach running. about a thousand miles of road. All I had to do to remove the sand from the material was a garden hose and just rinsed it clean. The underside looks better than it has in a year and after that rough month the film is still there (not as much but still there) This material also has a good creep characteristic, it levels itself out after a day or two. 2. The exhaust, brake disks and pads are things I would not spray with it. 3. Hinge pins, High lift jack mechanisms, and on and on. It is lanolin based and does not hurt rubber. You can spray the inside of your bumpers, wheel wells, makes cleaning off mud and dirt much easier. Fabulous stuff.
Thanks for the tips. I'm going to do this when I get some time. For those who were asking, I'm going to get the fluid film from lowes

http://m.lowes.com/pd/Fluid-Film-11...sion-Preventive-Penetrant-Lubricant/50335157=
 
#5 ·
Can you link me to this stuff? I've never heard of it.
 
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#7 ·
I have used Fluid Film but I like CRC Heavy Duty Corrosion inhibitor, 06026 -- Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor, 10 Wt Oz
better for corrosion protection, it has a heavier more durable coating than Fluid Film
Thanks. So you just crawl on under and spray the underside of your vehicle? I've never heard of this. I have heard of farmers "oiling" their equipment... same thing?
 
#10 ·
As with any rustproofing treatment-you want to pre-clean the area as best as you can. I've posted about Fluid Film before. I can't praise it enough!

I use it on everything where rust/corrosion is an issue. I especially like the fact you can use it on plastic & rubber parts. It's available at some national auto parts stores. I have found the best prices on eBay for case lots of the 11.75 oz. spray cans. Once you start using this stuff you will be amazed at how many things you can use it for.
On the spray cans, check out the tube/hose holder molded right into the cap. Ingenious!!
 
#11 ·
I use fluid film religiously on my heavy equipment from tractors and implements all the way down to the lawnmower deck. It makes all clean-ups a garden hose affair and saves a ton of time between jobs. The underside of the vehicles just came as a natural extension of use. Beats the heck out of tooling up the power washer every day.
 
#15 ·
Buy a kit. Most cost effective. Apply annually and rinse off the undercarriage periodically without soap. The kits allowed me to drench 2 cars with about 3 more left over. pancake compressor and spray gun is best but wear a respirator as it is lanolin\oil based. Also you will lose a pair of old jeans an t-shirt cuz it smells like shit going on and subsides after 3 days. Leaves a clear skin semi-wet coating. Best stuff ever. i use it on everything, snowplow, tools, etc.

Fluid Film Rust Protection
 
#17 ·
I have a 2013 and started looking into rust prevention after climbing underneath and seeing how bad it looked after 3 Wisconsin winters. I cleaned the under side and then took a wire brush to the rust to get as much off as I could. I went whole hog and got a rust inhibitor kit from Eastwood (there are others, POR15, Rustoleum, etc) and sprayed pretty much anything metal on the under side. Then a top coat paint for further rust prevention. I let that all dry good, washed under side and then applied the Fluid Film to most metal surfaces underneath. There are several threads on here that mention applying it every 6 months or so. Being in a winter climate I plan on doing it every fall before the snow and salt fly and again in the spring. If you have rust, I would recommend spending the time and taking care of it best you can before applying Fluid Film. After that is should be a snap just reapplying FF.
 
#19 ·
Doesn't matter what model Jeep

Just to add my 2 pennies to the thread (even though I own a TJ) - Fluid Film is excellent. Very effective prevention / rust inhibiter.

For example;
I sprayed it on my already lightly rusted spring perches in the Fall, 2014. After this long, harsh Jersey winter, the Fluid Film is still there with no sign of corrosion. It keeps the surface moist and 'sealed' from air, inhibiting the continued spread of rust or development of new corrosion.

Bless the company that developed it!
 
#25 ·
I've only sprayed once so far, before winter. I'm going to pressure wash and reapply before the weather gets cold. I've ready 6-12 months depending on conditions.

You can spray everything but brakes. Stuff that gets hot will smoke after the first start up.

I just roll around under the rig on a creeper and spray everything! There isn't much too it. Enjoy the protection!

-Ryan
 
#40 ·
Once you use it there is no going back. Stops the rust and existing surface rust on cast parts once sprayed gets wett thus darkens so as to blend in and no longer looks like a rusty cast part.

The stuff cannot be beat in my book. Jkeeper10 turned me on to this stuff back in January February, heck were using it at work now on all kinds of equipment, parts, and tools.
 
#42 ·
I will bet you can. I would shake it regularly while applying and then drain what you do not use back into container when finished. It is sprayable through a rattle can and standard spray equipment, and you may not get the finest pattern but I will bet good enough for the application your planning on.
 
#44 ·
OK, this thread has given me a new project before winter. I am going to get this stuff for the Jeep and my truck.
 
#45 ·
If it's any help. I picked up half a dozen rattle cans at Lowes ($8.99 ea) and I did my Jeep with two(2) cans.
I'll touch up before the trip to the beach and then again before Winter hits (probably/maybe) based on how it looks now - not much touching up required)
 
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