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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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I was looking at undercoating and saw a rustoleum undercoating for 4 and then a rustoleum proffesional grade for 8 is the professional grade worth te exta money?
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Old Aug 11, 2011 | 07:58 PM
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i just used the $4 can and it works fine, other then that i have no experience with the $8 can
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 05:30 PM
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i just used the $4 can and it works fine, other then that i have no experience with the $8 can
How many cans did it take you?
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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How many cans did it take you?
good question, i dont remember using that many, like 3 maybe 4 cans thats just 1-2 coats and touch ups though.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 05:52 PM
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good question, i dont remember using that many, like 3 maybe 4 cans thats just 1-2 coats and touch ups though.
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 06:08 PM
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Old Aug 12, 2011 | 07:14 PM
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I've never done an undercoating job before and was wondering what the steps were to do it properly after I'm done I want zero rust

Here's the kinda rust I'm dealing with any tips? I plan on sanding it with a wire wheel drill Attachment then putting a rust remover type deal on it then undercoating any suggestions or am I missing a step
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i didnt have to deal with that rust thankfully. but my best guess would be to find somthing that converts the rust or sand it all down (alooot of work).
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I have been readin about that Chassis Saver paint (a little expensive) but you can supposedly paint right over the rust areas with very little prep, heard it is very durable too. I am thinkin about using it myself.
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I have been readin about that Chassis Saver paint (a little expensive) but you can supposedly paint right over the rust areas with very little prep, heard it is very durable too. I am thinkin about using it myself.
Right now I'm in a serious budget a so I'll take alot more work to save some money then the next time I put an undercoating on I'll go with the pricey stuff
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