larry2c

I bought a couple cans of Rustoleum Undercoating (Pro Grade) to use on my rear wheel wells. I'll wash them out prior to starting the process but I figure that I should probably wipe them down with something to prep for the undercoat. I was thinking that something like mineral spirits would be the way to go. What does the F150 brain trust think?

Thanks!

seventyeight

Wheel well liners are my choice - simple, cheap enough, and protect the wheel wells while looking much better than the paint.

Sherlock

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I agree with the wheel well liners. Just ordered a set for my 2015 K/R, came installed in my 2017 K/R. IMO, the ONLY way to go !!

ifallsron

I use brake parts cleaner to prep after a soap-and-water scrubbing has dried. The spray can reach places you can't wipe and evaporates without leaving a residue.

larry2c

Thanks for the suggestion on the wheel liners but that isn't in the budget at the moment. Also, all the pictures from Husky & Rough Country show the plastic outer wheel well trim strip removed. Not sure if that was just their picture or if its necessary when adding the liner but I want to keep my trim strips on.

Ryan_2020

I used a SOS pad to rough up the paint a bit, then washed with a degreaser (don't remember which), then taped off and sprayed them.

I do have a bit of chipping (but drive on gravel everyday). My recommendation is to rough up the paint really well before spraying and do lots of thin coats.

seventyeight