How To Undercoat Your Car So It Never Rusts Again with Fluid Film!

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Let me show you everything you need to know about DIY car or truck undercoating (rust proofing) with Fluid Film. Both using the cans and bulk with a spray gun to apply fluid film and how it has stood up to 6 years of harsh Canadian winters.
How to undercoat a car or truck with fluid film using a spray gun for application to prevent rusting.
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@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Anyone else using this stuff? It's awesome!

@Bloodbain88 Год назад

I use this stuff on everything, all my vehicles, all my friends and family's vehicles, four wheelers, mowers, door hinges. I love it. I mix in a little clean 15w40 engine oil into the fluid film for vehicle undercoating. It works great!

@DK-vx1zc 9 месяцев назад

I use corrosion free 3000.. Canadian product

@timc3937 8 месяцев назад

Use fluid film for working on everything. Do the larger undercoat job with Surface Shield it lasts longer and does not slump as much

@nikky3piece452 4 месяца назад

Yeah surface shield is a better product, better than fluid film!

@bcwrangler Год назад

My Ram gets a blast of this every year....I did my big drill press sitting in an open quonset this year

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

It works so well! I use it on my mill, lathe, drill press, and even lawn mower for the winter too...not just for vehicles.

@peterchang7646 10 месяцев назад

The bubbling from the aerosol cans is the propellant boiling off. I'm pretty sure. I'm not a rocket scientist but I did stay at a holiday inn express. I'm in Canada and on rennlist as well. I'm using corrosion free for my rust proofing but may switch to fluid film when my corrosion free runs out. To mask the smell of FF, I bought a glade plug in air freshener refill which is basically scented oil and mixed it into the product. Now it smells like apple cinnamon

@SomeGuysGarage 10 месяцев назад

That's awesome, apple cinnamon rust proofing :)

@blairweiss Год назад

Nice job! I use the black version, because it's easier to see where I have sprayed... plus it covers over the rust better for a little while. I usually spray as late into the season as possible, so it doesn't get washed off with rain... So what I do is make a double boiler out of an old pot and hotplate from the dollar store... I put the gallon in the pot with water... I check every 10 minutes or so and stir until the wool wax reaches 100F. I can then pour without slapping the funnel and it goes on so quickly.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Nice tips. I haven't seen the black version up here yet in stores, whereas most carry the original. Other than the slow pour, the spraying even when cold with this sprayer has worked well...but I have heard warming it up can make it spray even better.

@steved8714 3 месяца назад

Just don’t want to wait too long, once the salt is down, you start sealing it in, I know a couple places around where I live stop doing it as soon as the first salting is done.

@bullzeyes23 3 месяца назад

Can u spray then on car coil over to prevent rust?

@TRUMP_WAS_RIGHT_ABOUT_EVRYTHNG 6 месяцев назад

that is impressive! my 2018 silverado has more rust than i would have thought possible in 5 years! I will be using this goo asap!

@SomeGuysGarage 6 месяцев назад

Unfortunately it doesn't reverse any rusting that has happened...but in terms of protecting what's there, it is awesome stuff!

@MJorgy5 Год назад

The set-up minus compressor is about what a shop would charge, I'd imagine. I'm definitely going to get set-up with this, as I like older vehicles and road treatments seem to get more and more corrosive each year.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Yup, a gallon is usually $50-75 or so, sprayer is $50-100. A single gallon can do 2-3 vehicles first time depending on size. So after the first year, you're really looking at $20/year to rust proof a vehicle. Well worth it!

@northerntoyota7584 Год назад

I have the same gun but use rust check. Also in Canada and it’s worked great for my vehicles over the years. You should pull the plugs in rockers and spray in there as well. Also the inner fender panels, bottoms of the doors etc.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Yup, I have done more than what's shown in the video, definitely want to get into every little cavity you can, great tip for those reading this!

@georgespoirier481 7 месяцев назад

I even remove the front and rear bumper covers headlight and tail lights. I agree, Canadian winters suck.

@tjrick7745 Год назад

05:39 100% correct If you want it done right, do it yourself. Because of time constraints, I've paid nearly $500 to have 2 vehicles initially coated with FF and none were done as thorough as I would have expected for that price. I still applied more to missed areas when I got the cars home. Good video! I use Fluid film Woolwax, NHOU, and PB SS as well as Amsoil MP HD. All do a really good job, WW for wheel wells is def. better. But any initial coat I like FF since it creeps so well.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Agreed! I'm a big proponent of DIY, you can take your time and do things right.

@philipjoyce777 10 месяцев назад

Can it be sprayed over rust or should it be used on new vehicle's only?

@georgespoirier481 7 месяцев назад

of course brand new vehicle is always better but it will work on whatever condition. applying anything is better than doing nothing! it will at least slow down the rust

@Bornintheseat Год назад

Thanks for the video.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

welcome, hope it was helpful! :)

@SouthMainAuto 10 месяцев назад

Love me a good Fluid Film video 😁

@SomeGuysGarage 10 месяцев назад

Hell ya brother, we all do!

@SomeGuysGarage 10 месяцев назад

woah, just realized what channel you are...thanks for stopping in and watching :)

@krashanb5767 Год назад

I've heard Wool Wax which is similar - also lanolin based doesn't smell as bad. And I think they claim it's a bit thicker and stays on better. Hard to get though, online only I think. I got to try it out.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Yup, Fluid Film is wool wax lanolin base, so ya, same idea...just probably different mixes of exact ingredients.

@altmuligmannen3086 7 месяцев назад

The bubbling when using spray cans comes from the liquid propellant gas that the fluid film is mixed with. in the can. It evaporates and creates bubbles when it gets out into normal atmospheric pressure.

@SomeGuysGarage 7 месяцев назад

That makes sense :) thanks for adding that!

@TheCaperfish 7 месяцев назад

use a drill and paint stiring attachment and it will pour easily, you can't mix it good enough with a stick , also ya can leave the cans in hot water for 30 min before and it will spray much better

@SomeGuysGarage 7 месяцев назад

Good tip...it doesn't separate too much, but a drill stir would definitely do a better job!

@timgiles9413 6 месяцев назад

Start by taking off all of the plastic inner wheel wells and door plugs and clean the underside very well. I use Surface Shield myself.

@SomeGuysGarage 6 месяцев назад

Good tips...especially for the first application!

@amaetfacquodvis2450 3 месяца назад

TY!

@SomeGuysGarage 3 месяца назад

Welcome :)

@josephmckinnon3546 10 месяцев назад

How would you recommend washing the undercoating after applying the fluid film? I'm in Michigan, and I'm buying a new 2023 car. I want to protect it with fluid film, but should I not use a pressure washer to wash the undercarriage after applying it? If I should wash it, I read that people said it'd take it off... and if it does take it off, should I re apply it every 6 months.. every year? If you can help, I'd really appreciate your opinion and time.

@SomeGuysGarage 10 месяцев назад

Yes, it will wear off with pressure washing, not all at once but eventually will. Frankly I don't bother washing under the vehicles in winter, it's just driving more moisture into places IMO. I apply fluid film once yearly in the fall.

@josipdolic6391 9 месяцев назад

I just finished my truck using cans Hopefully it holds (Canada) And yeah it does smell

@SomeGuysGarage 9 месяцев назад

How many cans did it take? I don't mind the smell :)

@zmarssojourner7435 10 месяцев назад

Hey Dude, thanks for the vid. It was very helpful. @9:51, you were talking about 'access holes'. How do we know if a certain hole is an access hole and not a hole that is not supposed to be sprayed into? OR Can we just spray into every hole we can find and we will be safe? Ty 4 the reply!

@SomeGuysGarage 10 месяцев назад

Almost anything in the frame/body is okay. If it looks like steel inside, go for it. Just avoid exhaust, heat shields, and anything that passes through to interior.

@steved8714 3 месяца назад

Spraying into every hole you can find is always risky, god only knows how many illegitimate children you’ll have out there.

@adammcinnes5615 Месяц назад

For the smell, I read someone say that they mixed a Glade air freshener in the Fluid Film before application, and it left their vehicle smelling like apple cinnamon. I'm not sure if that's true though, and I wonder if you could mix a small bottle or two of essential oils if you wanted to do something similar (and it might help thin the Fluid Film a bit for application).

@SomeGuysGarage Месяц назад

Entirely possible...the smell doesn't bother me but for someone who doesn't like it those might be worth a shot and I can't see the harm in it either!

@thecount1001 9 месяцев назад

the single most important aspect of this video is...... have a hoist. doing this stuff without a hoist is brutal and borderline impossible to do it well. if you don't have a hoist kicking around your garage, i don't know what to tell you, but good luck.

@SomeGuysGarage 9 месяцев назад

6 ton jack stands (enough height but still stable) and a creeper...it's how I used to work on vehicles before I had a lift, not as pleasant but totally workable.

@waynebinky 10 месяцев назад

Rustiest thing is the oil plug! I also spray the dust plate for the rotors being careful not to get the caliper and rotor.

@SomeGuysGarage 10 месяцев назад

Those pesky splash shields rust out no matter what you do, just like exhaust, all the heat cycling.

@waynebinky 10 месяцев назад

@@SomeGuysGarage Damn it! Just give me this one that will work!

@amunkhufu Месяц назад

Thanks for the great vid. Do I need to put a primer/paint pre or post coating with Fluid Film?

@SomeGuysGarage Месяц назад

Nope, it's just a rust protection coating for pre-finished metal surfaces...on vehicles the frame and such should have been coated originally

@amunkhufu Месяц назад

@@SomeGuysGarage Thank you!

@can-cruiser Год назад

Do you wash off the salt and grime from the undercarriage of your car during winter, or do you just leave it be knowing it's covered with the product?

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

It's best applied to relatively clean undercarriage. Mostly want to get any serious build up off, since it will never actually get down to the metal to protect it...but you also don't have to be completely spotless. It can be damp when applied (not dripping wet) so keep that in mind too.

@can-cruiser Год назад

@@SomeGuysGarage Thanks.. But I was not asking about application, I was asking if you wash the undercarriage of your vehicle during winter AFTER the product is already applied to it..

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

@@can-cruiser Oh sorry, I misunderstood. No, I've never washed the undercarriage of the vehicle during the winter (or ever really lol I only wash the top side maybe once or twice in the winter).

@holistichealthandphilosoph2224 Год назад

Would you suggest removing existing rust before doing this procedure?

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Light surface rust? Probably not. Flaking/heavy rust? Yes, but the vehicle likely needs more work at that point than a coat of rust proofing.

@simongagne8500 7 месяцев назад

I have the lemmer rp100 gun. I think its the same. My quick connector to the wands started leaking on the 2nd year of use. Anyone else have issues witn the quick connect?

@SomeGuysGarage 7 месяцев назад

Not here...there should be an o-ring in there somewhere though, check it's seated properly and not torn.

@jeanmarcblanchet7393 8 месяцев назад

Hey thanks for the vid. I just bought the same gun. My question is how do you clean it....or do we need to?

@SomeGuysGarage 8 месяцев назад

Welcome I don't clean the gun out, just leave it with whatevers left but making sure it's standing up when stored...I do blow the spray wands out though (just with a normal air blow gun).

@jeanmarcblanchet7393 8 месяцев назад

Excellente many thanks

@SomeGuysGarage 8 месяцев назад

@@jeanmarcblanchet7393welcome, if you have any other questions, happy to help :)

@gettatuk4487 4 месяца назад

I have the same gun, it won't spay surface shield at 80psi am i missing something? It came with no instructions. Did i just get a dud gun?

@SomeGuysGarage 4 месяца назад

I do run it higher than recommended pressure...do so at your own risk...but I spray unthinned cold fluid film with no issues this way.

@oliknow 3 месяца назад

FluidFilm is safe for any kind of suspension parts. only soft door seals are not safe. the squishy stuff.

@SomeGuysGarage 3 месяца назад

I haven't had any issues with bushings or rubber parts swelling, but I don't actively try to spray them. The big thing is it won't hurt paint or other materials and won't drip, it's quite a good product.

@AlanBurnham Год назад

What pressure do you spray at?

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Depends on the gun, though I find a little bump up from this ones recommended pressure helps.

@jaimeramirez7468 7 месяцев назад

Where did you buy the spray gun ? Thank you

@SomeGuysGarage 7 месяцев назад

Napa up here in Canada...you can get it on amazon.ca but not .com it's an underbody spray gun. Here's a link: amzn.to/3RQnl8r

@user-lp7dd7dz9m Месяц назад

Stuff works great but has gone way up in price unfortunately. $16CAD/can now 😢

@SomeGuysGarage Месяц назад

Or even $18...but wait for sales, can go down to $10-12. Watch princess auto and peavey mart and canadian tire

@steelers1957 7 дней назад

$10 a can on Amazon

@rickchowsr2532 Год назад

I use POR415. One and done.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

I've heard good things about the POR products too, haven't tried them myself though.

@rickchowsr2532 Год назад

@@SomeGuysGarage I have been using it for years and have had no dramas. Your method and product work no doubt though

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

@@rickchowsr2532 right on, will have to check it out one of these days :) Thanks!

@richardrichard4394 Год назад

Por 15 works great been using it for 25 years, clean important, use in a gun with a tad of reducer and spray pre treatment Ammonia they sell to turn rust to neg ION if rusty, use to be cheap but not anymore. Price And don,t forget your Body Flush HAHA

@wingsanthings7546 Год назад

NEVER?

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

Ok, practically speaking, you can't coat every single square inch of your vehicle in it...so yes, something is bound to rust eventually. However, realistically speaking, if you keep up with coating, the stuff coated will outlive the useful life of the vehicle.

@MikeZ32TT 6 месяцев назад

Cans of fluid film are now $18.99 at canadian tie. Sucha a large jump in a short time. Welcome too greedflation.

@SomeGuysGarage 6 месяцев назад

You can still sometimes find them for $10-12 at princess auto or peavey mart on sale.

@SomeGuysGarage 6 месяцев назад

Just checked, peavey mart has them on for $13 right now...that's something at least

@amunkhufu Месяц назад

@@SomeGuysGarage It seems they read your comment. They jacked the price to 18.99$, to match CT.

@SomeGuysGarage Месяц назад

@@amunkhufu yeah, probably supplier pricing is up...they do still go on sale for less though.

@bluelightguy1 Год назад

Used engine oil only way to go

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

No way...drippy mess that doesn't stay on. Though is cheap lol

@peterscott2662 Год назад

Lots of tests on RU-vid. Used motor oil is terrible at preventing rust. Fluid Film consistent comes out on top of compounds that stay tacky. The only thing that might be better is Cosmoline that essentially dries and is more durable. Cosmoline needs much more prep and is more expensive though.

@SomeGuysGarage Год назад

@@peterscott2662 agreed! Fluid Film is easy to get, easy to apply, and safe to work with too...as a DIY product it's awesome, but there are a few other good options out there too...like the guy who mentioned the POR products. @ProjectFarm has also done some great comparison testing!

@kenj.8897 7 месяцев назад

Nope

@bluelightguy1 7 месяцев назад

Why @@kenj.8897

@Thankyou_3 6 месяцев назад

Can I ask you which woke province you are living? Because in my province of socialist Ontario the corrupt government put a lot of salt on the roads. I am curious if fluid film better than Krown rustproof.

@SomeGuysGarage 6 месяцев назад

I assure you we get a salt bath here all winter long...fluid film does an amazing job keeping it at bay.