BEFORE YOU UNDERCOAT YOUR TOYOTA TACOMA, WATCH THIS!

[@kennethhuber3658]

I have an extensive background in corrosion control and have used Krown for years with flawless results.

[@GarageGear]

Krown ROCKS! Great stuff! Thanks for watching !

[@claudiacanales2662]

I called Krown and they explained that undercoating my 4Runner would entail them drilling in the frame so they could inject the frame! Is this normal? Scares me to have them drill the body with holes. Any insight into this? Is ok to do this?

[@kennethhuber3658]

​@@claudiacanales2662 When I first had my car treated I had the same concern. However I have not had any issues with the holes they drilled. They do apply a coating of heavy grease on the exposed metal caused by the drill process before they insert the plastic plug. Also if you read the reviews people have posted there does not appear to be any issues with the process. Since they have been in business for many years if this was a problem I'm certain it would have already come to light by now. I have had my car spayed with Krown for 10 years and am very pleased with the result. I hope this helps.

[@chedabu]

​@@claudiacanales2662yes it's normal😊

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

@@claudiacanales2662 that’s why I refused to go with them. Punching holes into my new vehicle, no thanks!! No, it’s not necessary.

[@donnovicki4104]

750,000 frame replacements is what I heard. Do you think any of the big 3 would ever do that, oh hell no. I just had my 2007 Tundra done with New Hampshire Oil Black. I went out to Colorado in August and bought a high mileage Tundra but it was spotless with zero rust and I plan to keep it that way. P.S I live in Erie Pa so I know about Lake Effect.

[@GarageGear]

Ha doubtful they would! Awesome! A 2007 tundra lasted over 1,000,000 miles. Yours with that undercoating will go to 2,000,000! Lol! Thanks for sharing and watching!

[@wess1454]

I am picking up my 2021 Tacoma off road from the shop today. They did the undercoating for me. Product they use is called Noxudol. Comes with a 10 year warranty and they will do a touch up on it once a year.

[@GarageGear]

That’s awesome Wes! I think I’ve heard of this product before but never really looked into it. Let me know how it turns out for you and feel free to email me some shots! Enjoy your rust free taco! 👍

[@chuyhdz3082]

If you don't mind me asking what did you pay for it ?

[@thomasburr9244]

10 year lmao

[@IHWKR]

How has it been?

[@tomw6358]

Using steel with a higher carbon content affects the strength of the steel, not the corrosion resistance. Unfortunately, 3rd generation Tacoma frames are just as rust prone as the previous generation trucks. As proof, Toyota recently extended their frame replacement program to include 3rd generation trucks. I do however agree that proper rust proofing will dramatically extend the life of a Tacoma frame.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing this Tom and thanks for watching!

[@tim9m]

I think that was the beginning of the 3rd gen. 05 to 09 .

[@bmurphy386]

@@tim9m uh that's 2nd gen

[@tim9m]

@@bmurphy386 I realized that after I wrote it and could not find it to edit it.

[@Jojo-ni2cg]

Purchased a 2023 4Runner and live in NH- I had the dealership put waxoyl treatment to the under carriage of the new vehicle before i picked it up, its a must in the rust belt as we are- the product is recommended by all vehicle manufactures

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing!

[@steve8803]

I got a woolwax pro sprayer and do it myself. It saves me money. And not only that, the main reason I do it myself is because nobody will coat it better than me. I have had it sprayed at a few different shops in the past, and I was never really happy with the job they did.

[@GarageGear]

@@steve8803 thanks for sharing steve

[@Kurt81TKA]

I do the grease under the bumpers. The grease like you said last forever, but hard to remove. Love your videos 👌

[@GarageGear]

It’s a solid little procedure that works well! Thanks for being an awesome fan Kurt! 👍

[@deanb3033]

Krown for the win. I've had I increditably great results over the years with it.

[@GarageGear]

It’s awesome stuff! 👍

[@efil4kizum]

I would like to possibly try this KROWN stuff out, i have not yet!

[@aknadiri2520]

It is true, reason why oil wax is so good is because its fluid. You can literally POUR it in holes and areas that you can not paint it. That oil will sit there and protect frame, it can't crack unlike the paint since it is fluid. Paint tends to crack all over place, hot weather especially. Then go and look for cracks and paint it again... you miss few ones and that crack will get bigger etc

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@KurtsCardio]

I just bought a 2017 used tacoma, it has some rust spots mostly in the welds. would you recommend applying a rust converter first and then applying a oil undercoat layer?

[@GarageGear]

Nope! Just hit it with the oil coat and you’ll be good! Welcome to the Taco Club!

[@Mario-lj7gm]

I'm in the midwest and never had issues with rust. However, when it snows and they salt the streets, I make sure to take the cars to the self serve car washes asap and spray underneath the car to wash off the salt every few days until it rains and the salt washes away from the streets. I just don't want the whole undercarriage to be sprayed all over with some oily or tarlike substance that makes everything stick and black.

[@GarageGear]

@@Mario-lj7gm hahaha mine is dark as night under there! Zero rust though! Thanks for sharing

[@bvitale35]

Just did fluid film on my Tacoma. 3 cans got the job done

[@GarageGear]

Hey BV! Awesome my friend! You just added years of life to your Tacoma! Bet you can hear it saying “thank you” lol! Thanks for watching!

[@bvitale35]

@@GarageGear thanks man. Love your channel

[@GarageGear]

@@bvitale35 ROCK ON BV!

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

I just stumbled onto your video, I have a 4Runner that I apply woolwax every fall. Unfortunately I purchased it when it was a few years old and had some rust on it ( underneath ) it's been 5 years now and have not seen any rust breaking through or new spots. Live in Oswego next to lake Ontario.

[@GarageGear]

@@brucekrolikowski2882 awesome my friend for keeping that rust at bay! It’s a necessity where we live!

[@deanfaz9445]

I wish I had a teacher like you back in high school. We will talk about pick up trucks all day lol.

[@GarageGear]

Haha awesome! I always get one student every year that talks cara with me nonstop! They’re always my favorite students lol! 👍

[@EXCELSIOR_INC]

Another Great video Krown is the best, I get my 4Runner done as well The frame problem was caused by Toyota getting Dana Corp of Maumee, Ohio to supply the frames , as Japanese vehicle's need so much North American content the be assembled in North America Dana then subcontracted the frames to a company in Mexico to produce them to cut costs, that's what happened Mexican frames in a Japanese vehicle, not good as you can see And Dana had to pay Toyota 25 Million The new high strength frames are made in Japan and sent here My 4Runner was not affected, as 4Runners are still built in Japan The frames on the Tundra and Sequoia had the same problem

[@GarageGear]

Hey Robert! Krown is awesome stuff! Thanks for sharing this info and for watching another!

[@tonystoney25]

Got my first Tacoma in May (‘23 Off Road) just bought Fluid Film Black, looking to do my first undercoating tomorrow here in Maryland, is it okay if it rains a day or two after application?

[@GarageGear]

You should be fine! 👍

[@robertdepesci3418]

after you undercoat do you periodically spray/rinse the underbody after snow driving?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Robert, I have it undercoated I seldomly spray underneath! I don’t want to wash off the oil coating. Plus it will make a mess of the driveway. If I spray anything I’ll spray anything that wasn’t coated like the exhaust to get the salt off. Everything under my truck is thick coated in black oil! No rust on sight! Thanks for watching!

[@noahwichlacz7164]

HEY! Fellow buffalo tacoma driver! Picking up a 2023 today! Ill have to check out the shop! Thank you!

[@GarageGear]

Check ‘em out and tell them I sent you! Thanks for watching Noah! Go BILLS!

[@paulpillow7641]

I just bought a 2022 Forerunner. I assume the frames have been updated to hardened steel like the Tacoma. Do you know if this is the case?

[@GarageGear]

That’s what I hear but I have seen rust spot on these frames so I spray them every year

[@usmc2msu213]

WoolWax for the win. Lasts for a LONG time. DO NOT wash it off before applying new layers. I have a 2017 and the frame has zero rust. I’ve only treated it two times in 5 years.

[@GarageGear]

@@usmc2msu213 thanks for sharing

[@robertkreachbaum4546]

Nice video! I'm sure where you live regular undercoating is a must considering the amount of snowfall that you average per season. Here where I live in Central Ohio the Car dealerships & Collision Shops don't seem to promote undercoating as much as they used too. However, we don't usually get all the much snow here compared to your "neck of woods." Thanks for sharing & for the tips.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks Robert! Buffalo usually averages 85 inches per year of snow. If we get any lake effect storms than it’s definitely more! Undercoating is pretty much a necessity if you plan on keeping your vehicle long term. Plus the cost and time savings of some of these places is totally worth it. As always, thanks for watching!

[@astonebrook91]

Fellow Buffalonian/Tacoma owner here. Great video! I use fluid film on mine.

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON my friend! What year/model is your taco? Fluid film works very well!

[@User-q6x3b]

Do you do it yourself? I'm wondering if I can do it myself with ramps but no lift..

[@jcs1758]

Fluid film is the bomb. I couldn't find a shop to install...so BIG THANKS for the search tip. I found a boat load in NE Ohio who apply Fluid Film

[@GarageGear]

You got it my friend! 👍

[@thomasbartlett3409]

Been using quality Bar and Chain oil for over 25 years in Northern Vermont and never looked back...

[@GarageGear]

That is very interesting! Thanks for sharing

[@Yotaciv]

First thing to go is the frame lol Other then engine oil+filters, front and rear dif gear oil, drive train grease nipples. Then maybe air filters and then eventually sensors and gaskets. I mix linseed oil mixed with a bit of wd40. Took me 5 hours with a small paint roller and brush. Cheap options though. Mines a 4door 2004 TRD Off Road that commuted to a salt(potash) mine.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching Yotaciv!

[@javadaghrab5687]

Thank you for all this information but I don't have a garage or tools is there any reliable places you would recommend that they do this back in the day we had the z-bart I don't know who does this kind of thing professionally somewhere any ideas

[@GarageGear]

You’ll have to search it out in your local area. Many auto body shops will do it nowadays.

[@DrunkenChewbacca]

PB Blaster Surface shield works great as well!

[@GarageGear]

Yes that’s an awesome product to use too! Thanks for sharing!

[@Cookingwithfire99]

I cant belive I have to pull the bed off my 2019 and coat and do rust mitigation already. yay new england

[@GarageGear]

Whoa suppose I should check mine too!

[@tacomas9602]

Fluid Film, Krown and Carwell (I think that’s what it’s called?) will save every frame provided you spray it on before it gets too rusty and you put enough on

[@GarageGear]

Spot on my friend! Thanks for watching!

[@tacomas9602]

@@GarageGear great video btw! I live near Olean so I have dealt with rust a long time. Rock on man, I subbed!

[@GarageGear]

@@tacomas9602 awesome you’re not too far away! You’re definitely in the rust belt! Thanks for the positive feedback and for being a cool fan!

[@stevegrant8976]

Just had my new 2022 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off Road Krowned 2 days ago!! Feel really good about getting it done. Only $170 for great piece of mind. Will continue to have done each year.

[@GarageGear]

Definitely some good peace of mind! Thanks for watching!

[@fb9479]

Wait until they won't warranty anything then you'll lose your mind, my 1987 toyota was great until it wasnt, they wouldn' compensate, said product couldn't reach the seam where the rust started, inspected every year so couldn't pull the you didn't bring it in, got me nothing, then my 1997 taco new had it applied, well we all know what the frames did, do it yourself or save the $, in the end they wont compensate, toyota had the 15 year compensation I got 5 more years out of it then RIP

[@TheBeatenPaths]

Undercoating adds about 15 years to your vehicle, in the salt belt.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Beaten Paths, I agree! It surely makes them last! Thank you for watching! 👍

[@iq6840]

It's the rust belt car care nut

[@mikir.9698]

Thank you sir! Explained exactly what I needed to know!

[@GarageGear]

@@mikir.9698 RIGHT ON Mik!

[@blazeboyblazeboy4470]

1 part penetrating oil, 2 parts 80w90 gear oil, 3 parts transmission fluid. This completely stops rust and stays sticky because of the gear oil. The penetrating oil.makes it creep. The transmision fluid kills rust.

[@GarageGear]

This sounds like some SERIOUS STUFF! bet it works well!

[@DFilthySmurf]

I have a 2018 TRD Off Road and according to your video, the frame is steel and shouldn't rust? pffft. My frame is brown underneath. Rust everywhere. That's why I'm searching about undercoatings because I'd like to get it done. I'll check the local shops down here in South Florida because I figured it would cost a ton, but if it's less than $200 that's so worth it!

[@GarageGear]

They’ll rust no doubt about it. That’s not bad to have it coated

[@steve8803]

@DFilthySmurf You can buy a gallon of fluid film for ~$50 and do it yourself. The woolwax pro sprayer is well reviewed and is only a little over $100, come with wands to do the inner cavities as well.

[@NoWay-ye7yq]

Fluid film or Woolwax ???

[@GarageGear]

I’ve always used fluid film. Both work well!

[@thomasbrandwood274]

Love the video. About 4 years ago I undercoated my truck using Por 15. It’s really worked well and just now I’m starting to see some surface rust take back over. Would you recommend grinding off existing paint before applying fluid film? Or just spray fluid film on over top existing paint and small patches of surface rust? Thanks!

[@GarageGear]

Hey Thomas! I would just hit it with fluid film. Dare I say that fluid film solves all problems lol! Thanks for watching!

[@WhiskyRookie]

Hey I’m from Buffalo too and also I own a Tacoma do you recommend any paint and after that start put the oil

[@GarageGear]

Are you talking about painting the frame pedrito? Awesome you’re from Buffalo and a Tacoma driver 👍👍

[@Boodieman72]

Use Cosmoline, trusted by the US military since WWII and still being used.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing!

[@derekschommer1465]

How many spray cans should I get for my 4Runner?

[@JoeBuck-uc3bl]

What about 5th gen 4Runner frames? Are they also made like this?

[@GarageGear]

I assume so! I still undercoat no matter what. Too many other components underneath that need protection.👍

[@tougervue4806]

What do you think of linex undercoating

[@GarageGear]

Not too familiar with it but if it contains that black tar like substance I would avoid it. You can’t go wrong with the oil treatment. Thanks for watching Tou!

[@ryanminor2334]

I’m glad I watched this. I’m picking up a 2018 lifted 4x4 SR V6 on Monday. Definitely doing this to it. You think the price for it to be applied will be the same in the Midwest?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ryan! I would give some calls to some local repair shops and see if any of them do rust proofing. Call around and get some quotes. I just have them spray the underside only! That’s why it’s only $50 for me. Doors and tailgate are usually extras. Make some calls and you might find a good deal.

[@30-06]

Thanks for this great video! Live not too far from Buf: how long undercoating at Anges Collision take?

[@GarageGear]

They were done with my underbody in less than 30 minutes. If you’re getting doors and other areas done too it’s about an hour probably. Thanks for watching YK!

[@Alkinline]

which one do you prefer more? krown or Fluid film or are they pretty much the same thing?

[@GarageGear]

That’s a great question. Fluid film is lanolin based. Known is petroleum based. Fluid film bubbles and seeps into cracks. Known is thin and seeps in cracks fast. It’s really too close to call. I’ve used both for years and still can’t decide which is better. If it really came down to it I’d probably say that known spreads better. Ever use both yourself?

[@MrMikey1273]

@@GarageGear I never did anything like this to previous vehicles other than wash the underbody a few times over winter and a good wash in spring. I did fluid film to my new Tacoma last year. I'm in southern Pennsylvania so we see some snow. They salt and brine the roads here. I did my truck again this year too last week. I did learn we have a local place that does Line-X and Krown. They charge $150 for mid size trucks. I can do it myself for half that but I think if I didn't have time or wasn't able Krown is a decent deal. So far my truck is looking good no rust.

[@GarageGear]

@@MrMikey1273 hey Michael, the $150 may be for everything sprayed on your truck. That package may include door jambs, Tailgate, hood, etc. I just tell them to spray the underside only because I do the rest. The rest is easy and not so messy. What year is your taco? Thanks for sharing and watching! 👍

[@MrMikey1273]

@@GarageGear 2020 here

[@GarageGear]

@@MrMikey1273 cool bud! It’s satisfying to know that our trucks are protected from winter’s worst!

[@Myself81565]

I'm going to do the same this Friday, the place is Krown undercoating.my question to you ,do you wash your truck in winter? Like Delta sonic or so.or you don't do nothing ,what you do to keep your truck in prestige conditions. My truck is a tacoma 2020. I live in Rochester N.Y. and you know how crazy are here in winter.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Luis! Awesome that you’re getting it undercoated. Your truck will thank you! I hand wash mine in the winter. Bucket of hot water and 20-30 degree temps. Many times I don’t even wipe it down in the winter because it snows here so often. Just get the snow off it and that’s it. I’ll wipe inside the doors every other wash. How about you?

[@Myself81565]

@@GarageGear well, I have a Delta sonic unlimited. And I'm going almost every day. But now I'm worried because the car wash can remove the Krown product.i don't know if I cancel the service or do it at list monthly. What Do you think is best?

[@GarageGear]

@@Myself81565 when you go there you can ask to no receive the under spray feature. This will help your crown stick but you must ask for no under spray. I used to work there about a decade ago.

[@fredericares298]

Did they remove your spare when they did the work?

[@GarageGear]

I did it and they sprayed the rest. Plastic bed above it anyways. Just coated the wheel. 👍

[@chipdouglas9847]

DUDE.....Blaster Surface Shield is THE BEST! Longest lasting and best rust prevention.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing Chip!

[@appleztooranges]

Buying a new Toyota Tacoma trd pro! God I love quality products

[@GarageGear]

Awesome my friend! What year? 23 or 24?

[@appleztooranges]

@@GarageGear 2023! Wanted to stick with the try and true v6. The new Tacoma will be 4 cylinder turbo. Don’t know if I trust that!

[@GnosisMan50]

Mr. Garage Gear would make a great salesman...

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you gnosis! Thanks for watching l!

[@DaRougaroux1]

If you mix 8 ounces of automatic transmission fluid and 8 ounces of penetrating oil like WD40 or Blast, with your under coating (I use woolwax) you won't have to do it again for several years.

[@GarageGear]

Good to know! Thanks for sharing!

[@thomasjefferson3552]

Could I do this on my 98 gen 3 4runner?

[@GarageGear]

This undercoating could be done on any vehicle! Thanks for watching Thomas!

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

Fluid film is the best

[@GarageGear]

Good stuff

[@michaelallen2221]

Hey how's your off road holding up?

[@GarageGear]

Holding up great! 55k and no rust Michael! Many more (s)miles to go with it! Lol you got a taco?

[@michaelallen2221]

@@GarageGear thanks buddy

[@michaelallen2221]

@GarageGear yeah srry 23 off road. S.b, dbl cab, in white. Auto.firsr truck. Wife will drive too just worried abt winter we don't do alot of driving and wife's wrk is approx only 4km away so wondering abt snows or not.

[@GarageGear]

@@michaelallen2221 do you get a lot of snow where you live?

[@michaelallen2221]

@GarageGear ontario canada yeah pretty much. 5 to 6 months

[@Rokonmattadk]

I have an older model Tacoma that’s never been coated, frame is very clean but I would like to get it done, know of any good places for either krown or fluid film in the capital district?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Matt, if you google search Krown undercoating near me you should get some suggestions. Thanks for watching my friend!

[@jamesd2289]

What do u think about whool wax?

[@GarageGear]

Good stuff! I just use the Krown because for me it’s cost effective!

[@snowy800123]

Rust proofing costs $150 here for my rav4. I've been paying to have it done but I'm going to give diy a go today. Wish me luck

[@GarageGear]

@@snowy800123 you’ll get some great results

[@jknights306]

Did you do a second video of doing door jams and inside rockers and etc? Getting ready to do my tacoma this August

[@GarageGear]

Hey Jeremy I did not do that video yet but planning on it in the coming months! Little messy but works well! Thanks for watching bud!

[@Jimmy.C.Demchuk]

Did you ever have the Toyota campaign K01 inner frame sealant installed by Toyota?

[@GarageGear]

I have not James! I will look into this! Thanks for sharing!

[@iq6840]

So crown or fluid film?

[@GarageGear]

Either one works great!

[@Sandman_117]

I’ve been owning mine for a year (2020 Tacoma trd off road ) and haven’t done this. Chicago winters are brutal and want to do this in the summer. Will it be too late by then ? And can I use a touch-less car wash after 1 week of applying ? Thanks !

[@deplorablechump8758]

Don’t waste your money.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Lara, never too late. I know some one that started undercoating several years after they bought their vehicle and the undercoating helped out big time. You could use a touch less car wash a week later but see if you can avoid the under spray. Is it a delta sonic car wash? If so they should be able to do that. Thanks for watching!

[@k9feces]

I know a guy that replaced the frames he had it down to a science

[@GarageGear]

I’ve seen videos on that it’s a lot of work! Thanks for sharing

[@aaronlampman]

Great video! I actually live in Buffalo so I’ll check out that shop for undercoating my ‘17 Tacoma. One question I have is how does the undercoating affect off roading if it’s always greasy and sticky? Wouldn’t that result in dirt and grime covering the whole frame after hitting some dirt roads?

[@GarageGear]

Hey Aaron! The whole frame will be sticky and having dirt and dust cling to it actually is a good thing because it creates a barrier. My whole frame looks black underneath now because of years of dirt and dust clinging to it. If you want I’ll email you pics of mines shoot me an email (in description) and I’ll show you what it looks like now. 👍

[@appleztooranges]

Had my dealer undercoat it for $450 and warrantied for 7 years. Wonder if I should have just done this spray instead!

[@GarageGear]

Was it the black rubberized undercoating?

[@appleztooranges]

@@GarageGear paraffin wax they said. It was black.

[@GarageGear]

@@appleztooranges ive heard good things about that stuff!

[@appleztooranges]

@@GarageGear ok cool. Maybe I shouldn’t worry than. It does seem rubberized though 😣

[@GarageGear]

@@appleztooranges kzbin.info/www/bejne/pInZnWykqZpqgcksi=WGNfz-0qWxwkpPjr check this out.

[@devontoner]

Thanks for the video, I was looking at a place here in Denver and they wanted like $1600 to undercoat my 2018 sequoia. Going to check some collision repair places tomorrow for some quotes.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Devon! When you’re getting your quotes you can see if they will just spray the bottom. They may have different packages where they spray inside door jambs, under the hood, etc. this usually costs more. I just get the bottom and hit other areas myself. Thanks for watching

[@devontoner]

@@GarageGear yeah in this case it was for valugaurd on the frame and the cost of prep. Honestly knowing that an application of oil based stuff can be $100- a few hundred dollars, I think they're super overpriced. Especially since my factory undercoating is still nearly perfect

[@GarageGear]

@@devontoner keep searching around. More places than you think do it. I bet you’ll find a great deal somewhere.👍

[@psychopenguin3821]

Mechanics love when you undercoat with grease

[@GarageGear]

I’m sure they do! 😈thanks for watching!

[@WhitieInVermont]

Great video JB. We just bought a 2022 Buick Encore GX Preferred and I'm thinking that we should do some undercoating for it. It's got the ceramic coat on the top but I didn't think about the bottom that nobody sees. That's pretty important if you want to protect your investment.

[@GarageGear]

Go for it my friend! If your planning on keeping it for a while I would recommend it. How do you like the ride in your new Buick?

[@WhitieInVermont]

@@GarageGear very nice so far. 3 cylinder engine means we get 400 miles to a tank and turbo means it will get up and go if needed. Plus you can put it in AWD in the winter instead of FWD. It's a luxury vehicle not your grandmothers vehicle. Thanks for the advice on having it done.

[@GarageGear]

@@WhitieInVermont Excellent my friend! You got it! Picked up some new tires for my truck! New video on them tomorrow! Stay tuned!

[@weirdowolfstudio5409]

@@GarageGear does the crown product get dry to touch

[@GarageGear]

@@weirdowolfstudio5409 no it does not! Once dirt and dust from the road bonds to it it forms this gel over your underbody. Protects it well.

[@ashleymarolt]

Notice any swelling of your rubber anywhere? Been warned to spray silicone on any rubber before doing Krown or FF.

[@GarageGear]

Hey Ashley, good question! I’ve been warned of this as well but have never seen any issues with this. Some over spray on to some rubber will occur but I have never seen any swelling. Thanks for watching!

[@silentshredr]

3rd gen frames are nearly the same as 2nd gens. I’ve come across a few that have some gnarly rust starting already.

[@GarageGear]

Got to keep them things undercoated! Especially in high salt areas! Thanks for watching Chuck!

[@BrianDIYChannel]

when the dealership try to sell me the undercoat package, I feel like the manufacture didn't do a good enough work on the paint/coat.

[@GarageGear]

They usually don’t! Thanks for watching

[@NorthernForester]

Seeing I overpaid for my undercoating on my 21 taco or from the dealer oh well lesson learned

[@GarageGear]

@@NorthernForester well now ya know for the future 👍thanks for watching

[@johnmazza9432]

Some people in other videos have commented that fluid film is NOT 100% lanolin and that it contains petroleum products. I think I need to call the company for an explanation.

[@GarageGear]

Let me know what you find out! Thanks for watching John!

[@lambertsaldi1550]

Great Review check out Blaster surface shield Rust protectant ! The Vermonter

[@GarageGear]

Will do! 👍

[@lambertsaldi1550]

At Home Depot Blaster Surface Shield

[@GarageGear]

Heard about this product but never gave it a shot before. I’ll have to try it out! Thanks for sharing Lambert!

[@engrxtn]

Fluid film is king 🙌

[@GarageGear]

That stuff rocks! 👍

[@engrxtn]

@@GarageGearI just applied it today to my new Jeep. Even though I used a respirator…I smell it everywhere lmao

[@GarageGear]

@@engrxtn the smell will hang around for a couple days!

[@bjkjoseph]

This old guy lived across the street from my friend he would always put kerosene with a rag all under the car then he would take the kerosene rag and wash the car with it, Then his garage burned down with the car in it, I saw it it was a huge blaze.

[@GarageGear]

Wow I imagine so! That must have been a HUGE Fire! Thanks for sharing!

[@davelong4131]

Thanks for the tip!!! Go Bills!!

[@GarageGear]

You got it Dave Thanks for watching! 👍 GO BILLS!

[@miguelantoniocoutochao4140]

Congratulations!!!!!!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching

[@hothmobile100]

50 to 100 dollars is all they charge to do it? I'm surprised. I guess there is lots of competition there? Here in Florida you only have one corporate place like LineX which is expensive. They do great work but very, very expensive.

[@GarageGear]

This place gets a lot of business here for sure. Sounds like your place has the market by the you know what lol! Thanks for watching Richard!

[@jacksonvang2946]

I do Love your videos

[@GarageGear]

Appreciate you jackson! 👍

[@briangarity6336]

Does fluid film drip all over the place like that too? That’s terrible for the environment and makes your neighborhood look bad lol idk about using oil for my Tacoma

[@GarageGear]

Hey Brian, just about any oil will drip. Even fluid film. Thanks for watching

[@grapeshot3462]

Fluid Film is lanolin based. It's probably the least harmful product you could use. So even if it did drip some I doubt it would be an issue. The Krown that he's using would definitely kill some grass.

[@GarageGear]

@@grapeshot3462 thanks for sharing 👍

[@8bitbuilds]

Great video!

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching my friend!

[@carlmcdonald5864]

Do your self with CRC heavy duty rust inhibitor for 40-50 dollars much better

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@vincentgregory8070]

You read my mind brother! Hey stop doing that lol! Have a great school year!

[@GarageGear]

Help me out, Which part did I read your mind on Vincent? It should be an interesting school year for sure! Thank you! 👍 How have you been lately?

[@vincentgregory8070]

Rust proofing the under body with oil not using the spray on stuff.

[@tonypuntillo4931]

Thanks for your video, go buffalo!

[@GarageGear]

You got it! Thanks for watching Tony! Go BILLS!!! 👍

[@jimmylim5015]

Can I drive in wet conditions right after I get my truck undercoated thr same day?

[@GarageGear]

I would give it a day or two to let it bond.

[@jimmylim5015]

@@GarageGear I drove it to them during a rainy day today and they told me it was safe to drive right after the spray. Were they wrong?

[@jimmylim5015]

There shouldn't be any issues if I sprayed this stuff on a new Tacoma and it shouldn't create rust if it didn't trap in any in the first place I hope@@GarageGear

[@GarageGear]

@@jimmylim5015 hey Jimmy if you can avoid driving it in the rain immediately after you had it coated that is good so the rain won’t wash it off right away and this gives it time to bond better.

[@jimmylim5015]

@@GarageGear That's true, the guys in the LINE X shop told me it was safe to drive it right after they sprayed it, so I just hope none of the water got "in" any gaps of the treatment

[@michaelfrymus]

My was coated with some thick black material. Its thick, doesn't come off easily. No idea what it is. Its not like an oil spray. If I wanted to recoat it, I would need to scrub the sh*t out of it to get it all off.

[@GarageGear]

Somebody used a rubberized undercoating on yours. Not a big fan of that because moisture gets trapped behind that stuff and causes more rust.

[@mrbriggs68]

Missing one spot need to remove fender flares and coat behind them

[@GarageGear]

Good idea! Thanks for sharing

[@BigDaddysGarage]

Great info! 👍👍

[@GarageGear]

Thanks bud! Do you see a lot of salty roads in your area?

[@BigDaddysGarage]

@@GarageGear oh yeah! In north central Ohio.

[@GarageGear]

@@BigDaddysGarage oh ok you’re definitely in the snow belt!

[@bluemoon3264]

Fire hazard ? 🔥

[@GarageGear]

I’d be more concerned about driving a Tesla. Thanks for watching

[@zarella1]

Go Bills!❤️🏈❤️

[@GarageGear]

ROCK ON PAUL! Thanks for watching bud! GO BILLS!

[@PianoUniverse]

CRC has been tested as #1

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@dakotalucky13]

This is not true. They are already replacing 3rd gen frames. The steel is only part of the issues. The wire used to weld them and the overall construction are also factors. It’s a segmented frame. There are so many pockets and notches to catch material in.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for watching!

[@efil4kizum]

FluidFilm FF is not the best and really SUCKS in the high-wash areas in my experience on the old gen1 Tacoma ... other gens may or may not be different?

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@iq6840]

Probably more than 3 years of life here in Buffalo. These tacomas last and last. I think the frames that actually rusted through, although many, were a small percentage overall. They really used high carbon steel? For real?

[@GarageGear]

Yep these newer frames were designed differently

[@marcin4497]

Great tip...got JL 2 months ago and will be taking it to Krown pretty soon

[@GarageGear]

Awesome stuff! You can’t go wrong! How you liking your JL so far MZ?

[@marcin4497]

@@GarageGear Long story short, was looking for a family SUV (Highlander and Pilot) Rented JL for my daughter's bday , she lives white, and that was it. With all the uncertainty about lockdowns decided to get it for the summer to make epic family memories. One thing, I would differently I'd get a used one modify it for off-roading. It's hard for me to think about potential.scratches on my brand new JL. 😂

[@GarageGear]

@@marcin4497 I totally get ya! I always looked at jeeps like this. They could be rusted, beaten, scratched, faded and torn up yet still look cool. I think they’re the only vehicles that could get away with that. Lol! Enjoy that Jeep!

[@marcin4497]

@@GarageGear by the way I like your Tacoma. JL has opened up appreciation for trucks. Never been a big car guy, Corvettes and Porsche are/were my fav. cheers

[@GarageGear]

@@marcin4497 thanks bud! I wasn’t much of a Jeep guy myself until a few years ago. Then I realized their capabilities! Do you currently own those cars? Or have had them in the past?

[@gagrg76]

I just called a shop here in ny and they told me $550 sounds a lil expensive

[@GarageGear]

I just paid $55 plus a tip to get mine done again

[@gagrg76]

@@GarageGear Wow big difference!! To bad I'm 6 1/2 hrs away

[@GarageGear]

@@gagrg76 I just have the bottom done on mine. They charge more if they do inside the doors and whatnot. Call around you may just find a place that does the bottom only for cheap.

[@FourT6and22]

1:00 you say "rust proof" lol yeah ok. Tell that to my rusted out '21 4Runnner. I live in California and wish I had coated when new, but I was like oh I'm in Cali, no worries. Mistake.

[@GarageGear]

@@FourT6and22 what part of cali are you from my friend? Even being by an ocean can cause cars to rust up

[@FourT6and22]

@@GarageGear SF. But I have two other cars that have zero rust...

[@GarageGear]

@@FourT6and22 interesting don’t know what to tell you in your case. Perhaps spraying down now will slow future progress

[@FourT6and22]

@@GarageGear I'm kinda over it. Gonna sell the car next year most likely so not really worth the trouble. Paid $52K for it, dealer just offered me $45K cash. Not bad for a 60K miles and 4 years of depreciation.

[@brucekrolikowski2882]

4Runner owner here, I'm surprised that your 4Runner rusted out, especially living in Cali. Like you I would have never even thought about rust. I live in the rust belt and we have to constantly fight it.

[@chrisE815]

Dude, that coating 3:59 is ridiculous haha! Must be from the grease you smudged on? Doesn't look like you'll need another coating of anything for another 10 years!

[@GarageGear]

Hahaha I know right? That’s all layers of oil undercoating! This truck is rustproofed it’s hilarious! Every august it gets another coat. Mechanics hate me though lol. They don’t want to touch it! Thanks for watching Chris! 👍

[@4492573]

You’re 100 percent wrong. My buddy and I bought new Tacoma in 2012 we both kept them for 10 years. So 2022 I traded mine and he did too. I never under coated not once. He took his to crown every Summer. He told me after 10 years he was about $1,500.00 into under coating. Point is. When we traded the trucks in. The salesman was only interested in overall condition and miles and what year. I actually got $1,000 more for my trade in. So under coating in my honest opinion is a waste of time and money. No malicious intent. Just true.

[@GarageGear]

Thanks for sharing

[@weirdowolfstudio5409]

I bet mechanics hate this

[@GarageGear]

I bet they do! I did when I had to change my differential fluid last summer! Thanks for watching!

[@deplorablechump8758]

My 2005 never gets coating and it has very very little rust.

[@GarageGear]

Cool thanks for sharing! Do you live in a warmer climate or have a lot of salt on your roads?

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@GarageGear No, I live in the Pacific Northwest.

[@GarageGear]

@@deplorablechump8758 oh cool! That’s awesome that there is no rust. Nice work.

[@deplorablechump8758]

@@GarageGear Don’t waste money on coating. The truck is designed for the U.S. market and for an average life of 200k-250k miles. Do a car wash once a month and after a snow event will do it.

[@GarageGear]

@@deplorablechump8758 thanks for sharing!