What Have You Done To Your 3rd Gen Today?

I've been using mavcoat for 4 years. No rust underneath and it applies easily and relatively mess free

Coming from a frame replacement first gen I've learned my lesson and preventing rust became top priority

 

Same here - Krown for $170.

 

• Is it an undercoating or a paint? Neither. It's a lanolin-based oil.
• How long does it last? How long does oil last? Depends how its used.
• Does it freeze in cold temps? No.
• How long does it take to cure or dry? It doesn't.

Best advice is to just get a can and try it out.

 

I've been using Wool Wax, which is slightly thicker than Fluid Film, for 4 years.
At first I had a shop apply it, he not only sprayed the frame but removed all the body plugs to spray inside the rockers and door panels.
For 3 years I had him respray it once per year, then he went out of business. So I bought this kit along with 4 Rhino Ramps and just respray my truck in my driveway, a little pancake compressor is all you need for air supply.
It's very easy to do. Just put down a drop cloth, wear glasses and clothes you don't care about, and spray away.

https://www.woolwaxusa.com/WoolWax-Undercoat-Kit-4-Quarts-PRO-GUN-Straw-or-Black_p_42.html
https://www.homedepot.com/p/FloTool-Durable-RhinoRamps-Set-of-2-11909MI/205152558

• Is it an undercoating or a paint? It is an oil
• How long does it last? Roughly 1 year with going through car washes
• Does it freeze in cold temps? No, I live in Minnesota and as it gets colder it just gets a thicker consistency
• How long does it take to cure or dry? Never dries, so you can still work on your truck no problem other than your hands will get greasy.

 

I paid $200. My guy drops the spare & removes the front splash guards. Takes approx 2 hours. He’s pretty particular about pulling body plugs and filling rockers, ETC.

 

You could just do this: Worked like a champ. Got a little overspray spatter on my face, otherwise, peeled it off and threw it away.

 

Here is a visual:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/what-have-you-done-to-your-3rd-gen-today.399305/page-13447

 

But, wasn't this, like, 'Yes!, Yes!, Fu** Yeah!!'?

 

Finished installing the Bakflip MX4. This is the 2024 redesign were it now uses the rails instead of relocating them. Bummer, but I was able to get it for $300 off MSRP.

 

I was in a TRD Pro. The multimedia screen is ridiculously large and way to many buttons all over the place.

 

Tacoma Gen4 looks like a Subaru or VW on the inside. I want a truck, though.

 

I will be keeping my 2017 TRD OR access cab until the wheels fall off.

 

Same here. Keeping my 2020 SR AC until it shits itself

 

Man I’m getting quotes 350, would love to find someone to do it for 200 haha

 

I have been researching which undercoating I would like. I want to have it done as I have too many things going on. I found something slightly different. It's a wax oil. I did speak to them to find out what's the scoop. I was told they power wash and degrease the undercarriage, remove and treat any rust. They will use a salt neutralizer also. They use 2 different kinds of wax oil to treat. The undercarriage gets a more firm wax while inside the rockers, doors and tailgate get a softer one. It's a daylong process. It is a one and done with free yearly touchups as long as you own it. He said Chevys are the worse and they usually have to sandblast the underside and treat for the rust.

The quote was $899 for my Tacoma. More than I want to spend but a very thorough application with lifetime touchups and I don't have to do it. It's a small business so I feel they will do a better job than a chain or dealership. Still weighing it out.
Any thoughts?

 

$899 !!!

Wow

 

Just wondering when the other products are applied what prep work do they do and do they also do the cavities too?

 

A zombie apocalypse suit and cosmoline is less expensive and has been reported by many to work just fine.

 

I took @Chew advice. Krown, $169

 

$300/year for 10 years is 3 grand. Makes the $899 seem like a good deal, doesn't it ??

I do my own. I don't find that Fluid Film lasts very well. I'm all for waxes and oils.