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UGH , cleaning frame ,FML . Fluid film or paint first ?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by lynyrd3, Apr 15, 2017.

  1. Apr 15, 2017 at 1:53 PM
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    lynyrd3

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    So ,got under the truck today with a wire wheel on an electric drill. What a bitch . Got about a third of it done and drill took a shit. Will be purchasing a new drill obviously so I can finish . Should I paint first and then fluid film ?
     
  2. Apr 15, 2017 at 1:55 PM
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    I'm wondering what sort of logic you're using to think that painting over the fluid film would be a good idea.

    What are you using for paint?

    If it isn't Chassis Saver or Por 15 or something similar you're wasting your time.
     
  4. Apr 15, 2017 at 6:55 PM
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    lynyrd3

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    The only thing I have used over the years on the frame is flat black rust reformer ( rattle can ) and so far it has worked pretty good . I know about Por -15 but nothing about Fluid film . That's why I asked.
     

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