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New England Fluid Film Meet

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by surfandturf, Mar 7, 2019.

  1. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:57 AM
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    tacobell007

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    Fluid film you need at least a solid 2-3 coats and then you will start to notice a difference. One down side is it does stay tacky
     
  2. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:46 AM
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    Nice, thank you guys! I've seen people use fluid film on other forums and such. But I wasn't sure it was the same as what is in the aresol can.
     
  3. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    It is but you are paying for propellants in the can so you are getting less for your $. can method would take ~6 cans = $60+ chump change to protect your truck but the gallon/gun method had a better roi
     
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  4. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:55 AM
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    How would you go about applying it if an industial sprayer is not available?
     
  5. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    You can find the ff gun online, then hook up to a reliable 100psi compressor
     
  6. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:59 AM
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    Thank you! I was hoping you were going to say a spray bottle would work....i have plenty of thos. But it suck trying to pump that stuff through that.
     
  7. Apr 19, 2019 at 1:17 PM
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    @surfandturf I have a golden nozzle pass and usually wash the undercarriage at least once a week. After this is put on, is that still recommended?
     
  8. Apr 19, 2019 at 1:22 PM
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    No need to, I would let it sit for a couple months. The salt is gone, this will protect through summer. The undercarriage wash wont take it all off but certainly thin it out. Get your wash without undercarriage spray
     
  9. Apr 19, 2019 at 1:23 PM
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    That ain't gonna work!
     
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  10. Apr 21, 2019 at 5:45 AM
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    Look like it has great potential, I love places like this that have music, farm and beer. Can’t find their beer options though.
     
  12. Apr 21, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    This place is opening on the 27th...still probably a work in progress
     
  13. Apr 21, 2019 at 8:03 AM
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    At this point they must have beer ready, but yes I am sure chickens with heads cut off is a good description of what they are going through right now.
     
  14. Apr 21, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    Yeah I gotta get it in, but really don't want the bullshit CRC.
     
  16. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    @surfandturf , should I take off my skid plates or keep them on?
     
  17. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:17 PM
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    Got plenty of lube on hand...2 weeks out!

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  18. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:18 PM
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    I personally would take them off so I can get more coverage.
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:29 PM
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    It's a huge pita with full skids
     
  20. Apr 23, 2019 at 12:33 PM
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    I can get around them, the spray has a good throw...dont worry about it. I'll look for a gun extension too
     

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