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Any CA ppl spray their frames?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Shwaa, Sep 9, 2014.

  1. Sep 9, 2014 at 5:45 PM
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    Shwaa

    Shwaa [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Or treat them in any way? My truck is 18 months old (owned it for 10) and am wondering if I should do anything to my frame. It's a 2013 and I live in the Bay Area.

    Thanks
     
  2. Sep 9, 2014 at 5:48 PM
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    Justus

    Justus fucks not given

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    may as well, the bish will rust just looking at it
     
  3. Sep 9, 2014 at 6:11 PM
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    Sugar Silva

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    Can't really speak for the Bay Area but I can say I've never rust proofed or under coated a vehicle in my life. Neither did my dad before me. I've never seen an ounce of rust on any of them. - San Diego
     
  4. Sep 9, 2014 at 8:24 PM
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    shibubba

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    Damn I wish we were that lucky...in CA..nada
     
  5. Sep 9, 2014 at 9:17 PM
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    Lord Helmet

    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

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    Rust? What's that? :D
     
  6. Sep 9, 2014 at 9:29 PM
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    TrdSurgie

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    Yes. I do.
     
  7. Sep 9, 2014 at 10:00 PM
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    Ryan DCFS

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    My 09 that I bought with 16k miles on it, in 2012, now has around 60,000 Bay Area miles on it. No rust. No spray protection.
     
  8. Sep 10, 2014 at 6:03 AM
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    findlayjeff

    findlayjeff If a little is good a lot is better...never works

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    None at this time and that's just what I wanted a stock used truck to start with
    I under coated mine. I think it just makes everything look fresh and it only prevents bad things to come
     
  9. Sep 10, 2014 at 9:13 AM
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    Hans Moleman

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    Probably not. My 06 doesn't really have any rust.
     
  10. Sep 10, 2014 at 9:25 AM
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    vijay

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    Personally, I would recommend you atleast use spray can (rustoleum). If you plan on going to Reno/Tahoe/Yosemite, then definitely "yes".
    For less that $50 you get multiple coats and lasts for ever...When I did my "other" toys, I used a pressure washer to clean it and did not even sand or itch it.
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2014 at 9:56 AM
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    yeah nope.
     
  12. Sep 10, 2014 at 10:49 AM
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    What do you guys recommend to spray with? I just got my 14' DCSB and plan to take it out to tahoe multiple times this winter. I don't mind spending $50 to prevent some rusting.
     
  13. Oct 20, 2014 at 9:00 PM
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    Okay so I know I said I think rust proofing is totally overkill in most areas of Ca however, I picked up a couple of cans of fluid film and went to town today. I figured a few bucks for peace of mind couldn't hurt even if it is likely never needed
     

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