Who undercoats ?

subbed, i live in the mountains of WV, they use like a brine on the road, nasty salt gets everywhere, i already have some rust, but i want to slow it down and prevent more from happening.

 

im thinking about doing this too. I live in the midwest near chicago, where they dump 10 tons of salt for a 1/4" of snow.

 

Sucks doesn't it? Seems like everything is illegal here in Mass. I was thinking about doing this to my truck too, but luckily it was previously owned in CT and whoever had it before me but a tar like substance all over the frame. I still spray down the frame with a lubricant/protector every few months. makes the rattles go away and once they start coming back I spray again.

 

No not that rubbery shit, it's more like an oil. I haven't sprayed it on yet, couple farmers I know said it's awesome on the tractors, I tend to trust what they say. I'm not gonna spray the exhaust when I do it, don't really like that idea.

 

I spray everything and as for th water getting traped not that i have ever had. I wash and dry my truck and do it on a dry dry day but thats suz I use rubber spray

 

Fluid Film all the way.

non toxic
Never hardens.
even if you wipe it off there is still a sheen to the area.

I reapply once a year after a power wash underneath.

the stuff that hardens can crack and then salt can creep in and start to act.
just did my new truck last month.

Need to do the wife's jeep the end of this month

It has a wax base to it.

I rustproofed years ago and in some cases i think it made things worse because of cracking.

this stuff is non toxic so i don't see why you couldn't do it in mass.

 

Apprx. whats that cost for a ball park amount.

 

Yes...Fluid Film is awesome...many uses...

I tried painting the frame with tremclad on the welds but now I use fluid film...no solvents and wax based so it stays around.

I also get mine done at "Krown" once a year because they get inside the doors, tailgate rocker panels etc...very good product.... and I let them drill holes that they cap with rubber plugs to get into these tough spots.

Always see trucks with rotten rocker panels where I live.

 

Oh it depends. i just use cans. like 11 or 12 bucks a can.

Use 1 1/2 cans on the jeep and 2 on the tacoma. doesn't have to be thick.

just a even coat.

 

awesome. thats not to much more then I pay now.... I'm gussing "krown" is an place near you.. whats the product called and who sells it ?

 

It's called Fluid Film.

you can get it online or Shaws Ridge John Deere towards Sanford is the closest to me.

Cans or 5 gal bucket. that need a pressure sprayer.

Like i said i just use cans.
If i think i need to go in a panel or something i just swap the nozzle for one with the tube. It does clog up but for a short burst it's fine.
don't know where you are but maybe a tractor place up your way might have them or PM me if your interested and if you have a credit card I'll give you the guy I buy from online. Nice guy.

 

Do you go somewhere for it, or just get the rattlecans from Can. Tire?

 

yeah i'm not to far away from Sanford. Ill check out the local John Deere or tractor supply.
Thanks for the all the info.

 

Oh i forgot to tell you that Shaws was bought out a few years ago.

just give them a buzz before you head over just in case. But i bought FF for years from them.

It's called NORTH COUNTRY TRACTOR, INC. now

your welcome. Anytime

 

Krown is a rust proofing franchise in Canada

I buy my Fluid film from TSC stores when on sale...it is expensive...works great in lock tumblers on your truck as well as your house!

 

Yes you are right an even coat is all you need....I get crazy and always use too much but then I spread it around with a paint brush

 

ahh Canada lol i'm going to try this stuff now.

 

HAHAHAHA that's funny right there.

 

My friend gave a full can the other day, not sure what to use it on...

Any suggestions?

 

Oh so you wouldn't take advise from a fellow Mainer but jump all over it from across the border.. ROFLMAO HEHEHEHE