Fluid Film On Frame
08-16-2018, 12:31 PM
#1
Fluid Film On Frame
Do you think its necessary to coat the frame not the aluminum in fluid film to prevent rust. was looking at doing the bolts, frame, hitch area, rear dif , shocks. Let me hear your thoughts on this. I had a used 2010 that rusted completely out on the rockers and cab corners as well as the engine parts.
08-16-2018, 12:50 PM
#2
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I actually wiped the diff and suspension components down the other day as a preventative thing. And it makes it look clean and hopefully keeps it that way for awhile.
Ill probably go back and do the frame and others later since this is the newest truck I’ve had and my others always had a good layer of rust by time I got them
Ill probably go back and do the frame and others later since this is the newest truck I’ve had and my others always had a good layer of rust by time I got them
08-16-2018, 12:58 PM
#3
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In Canada here, so I use Rust Check. Bought the truck in May of last year and have completely undercoated it 3 times now, will do the 4rth in Sept and then once a year after that. I do it myself in the driveway and wouldn't think of not doing the under body of the Aluminum. The amount of extra fluid to do it, and the amount of time to avoid it is just not worth it.
The one caution I have is to try and avoid the rear leaf springs, each time I sprayed it I have also included the leaf springs and then have to listen to them clunk for the next 2 months of driving.
The one caution I have is to try and avoid the rear leaf springs, each time I sprayed it I have also included the leaf springs and then have to listen to them clunk for the next 2 months of driving.
08-16-2018, 11:26 PM
#4
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Necessary? No. Not really...Some will say yes, some will say no.
factor in lease vs own, and longevity of your planned ownership of your truck.
my take? I plan on keeping my truck for many years to come, I also take good care of my vehicles.
I live in the northeast and they salt the roads heavily... even with an e-coated factory frame, I personally spent $20 bucks for two rattle cans and sprayed the underside frame, leaf springs, and other parts underneath the truck before last winter. I 100% am going to do it again this winter.
to me, it’s worth the money and peace of mind. Fluid film is a good product.
YMMV.
factor in lease vs own, and longevity of your planned ownership of your truck.
my take? I plan on keeping my truck for many years to come, I also take good care of my vehicles.
I live in the northeast and they salt the roads heavily... even with an e-coated factory frame, I personally spent $20 bucks for two rattle cans and sprayed the underside frame, leaf springs, and other parts underneath the truck before last winter. I 100% am going to do it again this winter.
to me, it’s worth the money and peace of mind. Fluid film is a good product.
YMMV.
Last edited by ThunderStruck007; 08-16-2018 at 11:30 PM.
08-17-2018, 01:27 AM
#5
I would absolutely coat all the steel under a new truck....Buy a gallon and a sprayer, instead of the spray cans. The cost per application is way cheaper.
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08-17-2018, 07:27 AM
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I would go with the Amsoil HD metal protector, it dries to like a wax coating and it lasts a lot longer then fluid film. I coated my 2018 when I first purchased and I did my 2013 and each coat lasted a good 2 years or so. I tried the fluid film and it just wasn't as good. It also comes in spray cans.
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08-17-2018, 10:11 AM
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I live in Georgia and sprayed my truck with Fluid Film (frame, rear end, hitch, front suspense, anything that had surface rust already on it, bolts, ect...). I don't mind doing an application every year. I plan on driving the truck for a while so it's just cheap insurance for me.
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08-17-2018, 10:15 AM
#9
My 15 already has some rust around welds and bolts. I don't like it. Plan to cover those areas with POR15 to slow the rust and make it look better. Will probably spray down the entire undercarriage with FF before each winter. I keep my cars for a long time and like to keep them looking nice. Hate seeing the rusty frame even if it doesn't hurt anything.
08-17-2018, 03:37 PM
#10
Me... I hit the frames on all my cars when I buy them, first with Rustoleum Black Rust Converter to places that already show some rustiness, and where ever there is bare metal, or super thin paint... then I hit the frame with a couple of cans of Rustoleum Black Bed Line. to minimize rock ding paint chipping that turns into rust later on.
Last edited by Professor Wizard; 08-17-2018 at 04:04 PM.
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