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fluid film on rust??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by nvtaco, Nov 11, 2013.

  1. Nov 11, 2013 at 5:35 PM
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    nvtaco

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    07 dcab rust on underside and frame. Will the rust continue if i keep fluidfilm on it year round? Already tried por15 with no luck.
     
  2. Nov 11, 2013 at 5:50 PM
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    Never tried it for rust, I know it lubes like crazy.

    Have a friend that builds specialty bodies and he swears by it for rust prevention, goes through about a case a month.
     
  3. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:07 PM
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    I guess i should have titled this post "fluid film sprayed overtop of existing rust", just want to see if it will stop any further rusting?
     
  4. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:18 PM
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    I'll let you know after this winter, I just sprayed it two weeks ago on my frame.
     
  6. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:34 PM
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    I've read it will stop rust from progressing.
     
  7. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:35 PM
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    If POR-15 (with proper prep) didn't stop it, then coating it with fluid film is not going to do any good.
     
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    I might spray some on my sentra, I'll let you know if it helped in april.
     
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    I have a 1950 dodge with no rust on the frame. My grandpa used to wipe it down with used motor oil once a year. It's free, and it works.
     
  10. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:39 PM
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    I followed their instructions to a "t" and one winter later the rust showed through, almost like it washed off or something!
     
  11. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    Thanks after reading their quote i wonder if its more of a rust prep for removing rust?

    Quoted directly from fluid film
    "Will FLUID FILM remove rust?
    FLUID FILM is not formulated to remove rust. However, if applied over existing rust, it will stop it immediately from spreading further. FLUID FILM will penetrate rust and rust scale to the base metal, loosening and easing in the removal process."
     
  12. Nov 11, 2013 at 6:52 PM
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    That was quite popular, gasstations sprayed used oil directly to the underside. It worked, but think of the environmental downside.
     
  13. Nov 11, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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    I like this method.
     
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    I guess both removal and to stop it. That's what I get from it. I would think you don't have to remove it unless you want to since it stops its progression.

    I've read a few members on here have used it and are happy with it. I'd give it a shot.
     
  15. Nov 11, 2013 at 7:42 PM
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    Wire brush the entire frame, apply a good rust converter with a brush and then spray paint with a rustoleum or similar. I use old motor oil over top of that. Then spray inside of frame with Eastwood internal frame coating. Takes days but really worth it. Although the fluid film will at least protect your frame through winter
     
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    Oil gets returned to the earth whence it came? We don't mine this shit on mars. Have you ever worked construction and paved anything? It's always funny to me how green weenies cry about a single drop of oil on the street, but don't think about what the street is made out of. :rolleyes:
     
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    LOL!

    Had a group making a big deal out of our spare and scrap traffic signal poles.
    Galvanized poles... "Oh, they have to be covered, the zinc will contaminate the river"

    What about the signal poles and street light poles that are not in the yard?
     
  18. Nov 11, 2013 at 9:47 PM
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    Most of tbe bunch lack common sense and logic.
     
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    We're not talking about your post count...
     

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