FLUID FILM® Undercoating Tutorial

[@lightningsmokerXx]

Eric from SMA (South Main Auto) - in Avoca NY , loves this stuff. He got me on to it.

[@fisqual]

Same. He should probably get free fluid film for life. Before him I'd never heard of it.

[@g_unit6773]

Yep, me too

[@tonyfrank8528]

Just binge watched his channel and brought me here hahahah

[@joedurso5192]

ditto

[@mooxima]

@@fisqual ya same here, now I’m addicted to the stuff

[@stevegrant4760]

I love fluid film!! My 2007 ford van has no rust thanks to fluid film. I filled all my body panels and undercoated with it. Been using it for 5 years now. Use it on all my vehicles. Thank you fluid film!!

[@fluidfilmusa]

Steve Grant Thank you!

[@ticoman12]

How do you apply it? From can or spray gun?

[@ticoman12]

@@fluidfilmusa can i apply is straight from bottle? Or what is recommended

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fred ticoman. Both the aerosol cans and the bulk sprayed through a gun work well.

[@BaptistJoshua]

In which State did you live?

[@rogerphillips1679]

Applied to my new truck this fall. So far it’s been holding up through the New York winter. Will reapply in spring. Looks perfect thus far.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you!

[@49S13]

I remember the first time I used FF, I thought it was goopy, thick and messy. Now I use it every week in the garage. I found a plastic bristle paint brush as my go to for applying the stuff, spray some into the brush and apply, puts a nice thin transparent layer down.

[@fluidfilmusa]

49s13 thank you!

[@detailwaxt1056]

My preferred means of application is with a brush for the exterior surfaces. It allows me to avoid the mess of overspray and waste with spraying in general.

[@dangerdoberman]

FluidFilm is one of the greatest things invented by man! I love the stuff!!!

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you!

[@ncurc9766]

This stuff is great, my truck gets about 10 spray cans every fall, still looks new underneath

[@fluidfilmusa]

ncurc 97 Thank you! We are glad we can help.

[@fishertech]

holy shit 10 cans? i just did my corolla with about 3/4 of a can

[@Mac-tw3zu]

@@fishertech I do an entire first gen tacoma with like 1 and a half cans max

[@tyleralexander6368]

I use 4 cans on a full size truck…

[@mr.m325]

@@fishertech that will just wash off

[@hanksmith4065]

I can hardly watch the guy doing it without goggles or safety glasses. I always get something in my eyes whenever under car and looking up.

[@sleepings4596]

Not harmful, you can eat it

[@zdwdadwdawdawdwad]

I love huffing my fluid film while applying it to my truck

[@davekana8388]

I love this stuff, easy to use and apply! I always have it on hand for touch ups. Use it on my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, 2000 Beetle and a 1998 Honda Passport in NE Ohio, doing the job!

[@fluidfilmusa]

Dave Kana Thank you!

[@davekana8388]

FLUID FILM® 🧨, it’s the bomb! Been using it for years!!

[@musicalgreasemonkey]

I have the kellsport pro kit and love it! I need that spray gun emerging at 2:40 to cut down on application times and still doing a quality job. What a great undercoat. Love fluid film.

[@streetbikebilly2597]

That's an airless sprayer probably for line striping parking lots. They pressurize the paint to 3100 psi. GRACO makes them. They can be costly. they have all different tips for spray width and volume. Good thing about these when they are spraying paint in a parking lot they will remove alot of dust while it's spraying . They blast pretty well but are expensive.

[@02markcal]

After using this product with the Kelly Sport kit, I would highly recommend using a respiratory and safety glasses too. ~ Great product.

[@fluidfilmusa]

02markcal Thank you!

[@GarageMahalLife]

My before and after using Fluid Film kzbin.info/www/bejne/l3zEdGmHf7iGi6M

[@ifitsnotbrokenfixit1193]

love me some FF this stuff is awesome. been using it for the last few years. buy it by the case in the spray cans.

[@derekvinyard3670]

This stuff is awesome. You really need the official FF application gun and 360 wand to do it right. One gallon has lasted me three years so far and that's with two apps a year in my SuperCrew F150. Just remember, a little goes a long way.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Derek Vinyard Thank you!

[@SladesVWBeetle]

Derek Vinyard Do you have to have a compressor? I don’t have one

[@MyHMMWVaddiction]

😁 My first application on my 2017 Super Duty crew cab 8' box. I used a hole gallon. Then 2 spray cans with small 360° tube for doors tailgate and hood. Mite be a little excessive but 2 years later looks perfect. The white Rancho shocks have 0 rust. They rust if you look at them wrong 😉. I apply twice a year.

[@jakepeterson3379]

The new fluid film black is a game changer!

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you!

[@o.g.flightz5561]

This year I used fluid film for the summer on my 2010 titan and it worked great! I'm thinking about doing fluid film then black undercoating afterwards for winter

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you! Yes the black has been great for both protection and bringing a clean look to the undercarriage.

[@gene2200]

14s dont have grommets, ford used clear tape on the inside of the rocker. Getting it to the cab corners is tricky, theres a pinkie sized hole you can feel for through the last hole that goes to outside of corner, if you really want to get to inside of corner, and i would, drill an access hole on the backside. Brake light leaks so get a decent new gasket if not to late and sunroof drains into them also. Had to weld a patch on driver side but got lucky on other side. And that foam in the wheel wells needs to be removed then soakm good. Its not spongy but still holds moisture, i put some in a glass of water and it wound up staying wet for a while.

[@TheGregWallace]

At least this guys lungs won't rust.... this guy needs a mask.

[@Zhertzpro]

And eye protection

[@robertm5969]

It's lanolin-based, a derivative of sheep wool. Commonly used in skincare products for over a hundred years. Might not be harmful.

[@GoneWalkabout]

pete smyth yep, lungs are for air only.

[@lyman135]

@@robertm5969 You shouldn't have sheep's wool in your lungs either.

[@getoutdoors2693]

Greg that’s funny

[@QuintTheSharker]

Bought several cans of this stuff and applied it to my truck this morning. Let’s see how it works!

[@BaptistJoshua]

How did it work for you?

[@QuintTheSharker]

@@BaptistJoshua hey it worked awesome for me. I used about 4 cans on the underbody, and then one can for the doors and body panels. Totally worth it. I found once a year was enough. But then I moved to Arizona so undercoating is a thing of the past for me now 😎😎👊

[@BaptistJoshua]

@@QuintTheSharker Nice. Thank you. I am trying to figure out what non-oil resistant rubber they say not to use it on would be. Seems like vehicular rubber would be oil-resistant.

[@QuintTheSharker]

@@BaptistJoshua I get that. I was worried about it too. Depending on your vehicle, maybe you wouldn’t have to worry about it. My big thing was if the rust proofing degraded some rubber trim or seals over time, those parts are cheap to replace. But once the body starts to rust, the clock is ticking. For what it’s worth, I coated everything I could inside and out and I’ve never had any rubber fall apart on me and I started using fluid film 5 years ago.

[@BaptistJoshua]

@@QuintTheSharker Fluid Film responded to me by e-mail. They said: *_Almost all rubbers are oil-resistant. The main areas we see and warn about are weather stripping on automotive doors. Bushings, boots, frame spacers and motor mounts are almost always oil-resistant due to their exposure._*

[@SomeGuysGarage]

Hey Fluid Film...a whole bunch of people are watching my video on fluid film after seeing yours :) Cool to see.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you! Just watched the video and appreciate you using our product!

[@SomeGuysGarage]

@@fluidfilmusa Awesome! I've been using fluid film for the better part of the last decade and it's great what it does. If you ever wanted me to feature one of your products on the channel, I'd be happy to do so :)

[@kovalenkoihor4325]

So, without mask, glasses, gloves... Does it heal as well lungs and eyes?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid film is non-hazardous/non-toxic. That being said any time you are atomizing a product a dust mask/ safety glasses can be used.

[@Jared-91]

I just had an authorized application shop do my new lifted Gladiator last week! Looks very shiny, and I actually like the smell haha.

[@TheAtroShow]

cleans out the iris too

[@mleindek]

Me: You can't smell KZbin videos Fluid Film: Hold my beer. GREAT product though.

[@Marine-72]

I have a Graco spray gun. What size spray tip works with Fluid Film? Very good video, thanks

[@MISERSTYLE]

Once this is applied, can you take the car through a car wash on those warmer winter days to wash the salts and crud off? Will the fluid film last or just get washed off first time?

[@Bikers_against_pedophiles]

That’s what I want to know

[@judgedredd8876]

Such an application warrants an under wash before hand and at least removal of all 5 wheels to access more areas.

[@DP-ol1wh]

Love love love love FF. I use it underneath my mower decks and to lubricate almost anything. Spraying directly on batteries is ok? What about 7 pin trailer connectors? I've seen people use FF instead of Dialectic grease. I'm about to do my winter clean and seal on truck, dump trailer, and outdoor power equipment. Anyone have any bad experience using it with mowers, saws, or trimmers? Wondering if it could harm certain plants...

[@evojigger]

Love the stuff, just wish it was cheaper in the UK

[@dylandetails361]

Do you have to be careful with over spray, apart from the hot components mentioned in the video? Also, does this void any manufacturer warranties?

[@overratedprogrammer]

What should you do if there's existing rust? Sand it off? Apply rust converter first? Just apply over little rust spots?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid film can be applied directly to a tightly adhering rusted surface. If there is loose flake we recommend removing that so the product can penetrate to the base and stop it from progressing. We recommend applying our film directly to the rust or clean metal as converters can encapsulate rust and progress it.

[@Semiam1]

I think I’m going to mark the holes with a paint pencil so I know where I’ve applied product

[@j_white1305]

It looks like there was some occasional overspray that might have gotten on the body. Is this hard to remove from the paint?

[@fluidfilmusa]

J_ White a degreaser with warm water will remove it

[@dangunn6961]

I buy Fluid Film by the gallon and use the Fluid Film spray gun and buy the aerosol fluid film cans for quick touchups.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you Dan!

[@AdamsLogan]

This guy is why I spray my own truck😮

[@Sandbag1300]

@ 0:39, what type of undercoating paints does Fluid Film soften? I was considering purchasing the Fluid Film Pro kit with compressed air sprayer and two gallons of product - mostly because up until now I have been using the aerosol spray cans under my vehicle - 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee.

[@fluidfilm7006]

Hello, Any soft porous materials fluid film may penetrate. it is designed to penetrate into metal pores to stop rust and will do the same to a paint. we have only had issues with aftermarket undercoating paint, rubberized undercoatings and GMC soft wax coatings so far but encourage our customers to try a small test section before coating the entire underside. if you have any other questions feel free to ask

[@02markcal]

I had a CRC application from Toyota, after they had frame rot problems and feel fluid film keeps the crc from hardening, which keeps out water/oxygen. ~ Great stuff!

[@wesleypowers]

Maybe I missed it, but shouldn't the vehicle be thoroughly washed and dried prior to application?

[@fluidfilmusa]

As long as the frame is relatively clean (no caked on dirt) and not wet (our product can be applied to a damp surface) it is good to go! Most customers do a drive through wash a day or two before coatings.

[@User-q6x3b]

*Also may be utilized on tires to enhance burnouts.

[@zackzander425]

I use both Fluid Film and WoolWax. Spray Fluid Film on first to get maximum creep, preferably in summer. Then I come a month later and put WoolWax over the top. Won’t wash off.

[@doridelicious]

Where do I get this done thoroughly Thank you!

[@lambo25]

Hi, Guys what's the correct name for the 360-degree wand and the red spray nozzle attachment being used at 2:35min? ============================================ or =========================================== ===================== The full equipment setup used.. I do have a compressor =======================

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Carlo, we offer a undercoating kit with the part number FFSG similar to the setup used with the nozzles here. This shop also used an airless(electric) paint sprayer which was a Graco magnum Pro LTS 170 but any airless system should work.

[@randaloopy]

Curious why this isn't done at the factory?

[@Robbie-mw5uu]

rust means part replacement which means more money for factories, dealers, mechanics, and manufacturers

[@phaceevm3039]

Great product it seems but i have a question, mud and dirt usually sticks in my cars wheel wells. Does pressure washing after applying the fluid film remove it, what should i do?

[@j.d.williams7125]

What is the brand of large coverage spray gun used? Not the one with the canister but the one fed directly by hose? Been spraying this stuff for 7 years in Vermont, do about 40 cars a year, works AWESOME.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thanks J.D. I believe it is a Wagner power sprayer with a feed tube directly into the 55 gallon drum.

[@mgltacoma]

you guys mentioned to spray it on suspension components in the video. Is it safe? Cuz, some UCAs and coilovers have teflon coating. Can this be damaged due to Fluid film? Also can CV boots, Bushing and rubber from suspension components be safe?

[@fluidfilmusa]

mgltacoma Fluid Film will not harm oil-resistant rubbers like cv-boots, motor mounts and almost any other rubber underneath a vehicle. As far as the Teflon goes, we have not done specific testing but know our product is used all over the off road racing for protection and lubrication of suspension components. Along with our daily commuters we have had no issues.

[@asdf8391]

Teflon is the trade-name of PTFE. PTFE or Poly(TetraFluoroEthylene) is not able to be dissolved by any common solvents and is highly chemically resistant.

[@mgltacoma]

@@asdf8391 Thanks man. My Coilovers are rusty even with PTFE. So I am applying some Fluid Film to see if that helps.

[@thetechlibrarian]

In general what parts under the car can be coated and what do you want to stay away from ? Is it safe to spray bushings ?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid Film is solvent free so it can be used on oil-resistant rubbers such as bushings, motor mounts, brake lines, and cv boots. The main areas to avoid are disc brakes (our product is a lubricant also) and the exhaust components (high temps will cause the product to smoke off). If you accidentally coat the brakes some brake part cleaner and a rag will remove it. For the exhaust wiping the excess with a rag is fine. We also recommend avoiding the weather stripping inside doors as it is typically foam or an untreated rubber. As long as the product is wiped off in a few minutes it should not cause any issues.

[@abcphotography852]

Can you spray it on any other engine parts? They only did the battery terminals.

[@brandong7201]

What's happens ? When u wash n details ur vehicle ? Does soap n other cleaners affect its longevity

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Brandon, As a wet coating, Fluid Film does not need to be washed after a storm. High pressure sprayers and detergents can shorten the life of the product so we recommend against it. If you would like to rinse the vehicle with standard hose pressure that works but isn’t necessary. You can also still use drive through car washes without selecting the undercarriage spray.

[@brandong7201]

@@fluidfilmusa of course I just mean the body not the undercarriage but appreciate the insight very much !

[@TJ-qz6hr]

I use this stuff on everything, it’s the only lubricant that last’s.

[@fluidfilmusa]

T J Thank you!

[@williamgreen728]

When spraying with an Air Compressor,do you need to use a water filter (like when spray painting) when applying this product

[@fluidfilmusa]

William Green hello William, we have not had issues spraying without a moisture filter.

[@williamgreen728]

@@fluidfilmusa Thanks very much

[@chucklucas8747]

You need a mask an safety glasses i also use Tyvac disposable coveralls an i used shoe covers to keep shoes from rusting (LOL) do not spray this on spray on bed cover

[@remoc11]

Where can I buy these sprayers at in Canada ?

[@2405jacko]

Amazon.ca, www.amazon.ca/Fluid-Ffprogun-Spray-Applicator-Extension/dp/B0070WTGZG/ref=sr_1_14?crid=VBUIXGJITED9&dchild=1&keywords=fluid+film+undercoating+kit&qid=1622255179&sprefix=fluid+film%2Caps%2C185&sr=8-14

[@caperjim]

I just treated my vehicle with this today. Does the smell inside the vehicle go away soon?

[@fluidfilmusa]

The smell should dissipate in 48 hours. Parking it outside for one night can help it air out after application.

[@TheLoca99]

Excellent video what pray tip and psi were you using thanks

[@fluidfilmusa]

alex silva, the internal frame spraying was done with an undercoating gun with 360 degree spray nozzles at somewhere between 60-90 PSI. The chassis spraying was done with a Wagner electric sprayer and a standard latex house paint tip. The complete job can be completed by either gun, this particular undercoater uses both for his process to save time.

[@ticoman12]

@@fluidfilmusa what type of electronic spray gun you recommend

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fred ticoman. Any electric paint gun, undercoating gun or truck bed lining gun. Almost anything that can spray a latex paint can also apply our product.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fred ticoman. Anything that can move a latex house paint should be able to spray our product

[@dubdoodle7191]

Could you suggest appropriate sprayers or spec that works best with your product. Thanks !

[@fluidfilmusa]

We offer an undercoating kit through Napa Auto and O’reilleys with a part number FFSG. Other than that most airless (electric) paint sprayers will work. Gracie and Lemmers both have a line of undercoating systems to handle our products.

[@shookme6727]

After applying Fluid Film is it wise to avoid the high pressure undercarriage carwashes?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Andy, Thank you for your interest in FLUID FILM®! Yes, we recommend not using high pressure undercarriage washes while FLUID FILM® is applied. If you want to rinse the chassis, simply use regular hose pressure. If you have any other questions please let us know! Best Regards, -FLUID FILM® Team

[@detailwaxt1056]

high pressure water is one of the worst things you can do to your car, with fluid film or not. Normal water hose is recommended.

[@joshuarivera2478]

@@fluidfilmusa why never dry

[@fluidfilmusa]

@@joshuarivera2478 Hard coatings typically trap rust and cover issues. it also doesnt allow the product to penetrate into pinch welds and seams like a wet coating which is where much of the protection is needed.

[@JohnWayne-qx3je]

Should you give your undercarriage a good wash before applying?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Cleaner is better. We mainly recommend washing so the product can reach the metal without being absorbed by mud. As a wet coating, even if there is a bit of salt residue our product doesn’t encapsulate it like a hard coating.

[@evelynwalker1998]

This guy is hardcore, no respirator or goggles...

[@loayali6926]

Why do rubber parts of suspension and plastic parts like tire fender need to be coated?

[@Lordblackfair]

So this product won't attract dirt and look like crap when. It drips out of drain holes in doors,hoods,and trunk?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid Film is a wet coating and can get a surface dusting of dirt. As the product is solvent free it does not get tacky like other wet coatings and the dirt often can be rinsed off without removing the coating.

[@95BerrySt]

With all that spraying, you're bound to have a little overspray on your disc brakes. (I speak from experience) because my rear brakes squeak under load, is there a way to clean the stuff off? I've already tried brake cleaner.

[@fluidfilmusa]

95BerrySt break part cleaner works well for breaking it down.

[@danelobe2524]

Heavy braking burns it off, don't worry about it. Take a ride around the block and brake hard at the stops - ✔ solved.

[@kennykannar8971]

Does any prep work need to be done ?

[@mr.m325]

you should apply Preparation H

[@hansworldtravels4253]

Hi @FluidFilm. Well recommended product.... there are even videos out there of guys testing your product against alternatives - FluidFilm came out as the clear winner. Going to use it for first time on a 2003 Tacoma, that’s seen light winter use in the NY the past couple years, after living in salt free Colorado prior. It’s never had any other treatments, and starting to show mostly surface rust on the frame, undercarriage & drivetrain components - factory paint has run its course. Other than cosmetic appearance, would you recommend for or against painting with a colored (black) rust inhinbitor prior to using FluidFilm? We’re far off my winter season, but I’ll be using FF now as I replace leaves, springs, and various bushings. Thanks, and looking forward to being a very satisfied customer. PS... agree with most of the other commentors - the applicator should have been wearing mask & eye protection. Too many yahoos watch KZbin videos and replicate poor or lacking PPE practices.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Hans, Thank you for your interest in FLUID FILM® and we apologize for the slow response. FLUID FILM® was designed to be applied over a bare metal, it will penetrate better and give you more internal protection. Other than ascetics, it is not necessary to paint the surface. This was a gentlemen working in his own shop who was kind enough to let us film him while he worked. In our next video, we will definitely request the applicator use eye protection and a respirator. Best Regards, -FLUID FILM® Team

[@katherineh2633]

how do they know how much they are putting in those holes. how can you trust that

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hello, the tips put out a good amount of product so it can creep and self level. The spray is consistent and can be seen at the opening of the access points to assess if another pass is needed.

[@McLovin7894]

Can you apply Fluid-Film over a dry layer of POR-15 and would washing the undercarriage with a power washer weekly over the winter cause the Fluid-Film to come off? Thanks !

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Alvin, Thank you for your interest in FLUID FILM®. You can apply FLUID FILM® over POR-15 but it in not necessary to paint the surface because FLUID FILM® was designed to be applied over bare metal. We do not recommend pressure washing the undercarriage once FLUID FILM® is applied. FLUID FILM® is a wet coating and spraying it with a pressure washer will start to remove the product. If you want to clean the undercarriage you can use regular hose pressure. FLUID FILM® is not water soluble so any debris on top of the product will wash off and the product will stay behind. If you have any other questions please let us know. Best Regards, -FLUID FILM® Team

[@SyrupCanuck]

​@@fluidfilmusa so can you go through car washes?

[@VintageCars999]

How often should you reapply to places like wheel wells and rockers as those get the highest wet areas due to kicking up rain, snow and salt? Driving over 60 miles on the highway daily would more than likely wash the Fluid Film fairly quickly.

[@fluidfilmusa]

You might need to touch it up once or twice a winter for those high traffic areas. There is typically a good amount in the pores of the metal to last a full season but depending on conditions and usage touch ups are sometimes nescessary.

[@VintageCars999]

@@fluidfilmusa ok, thanks. 👍

[@hexahexametermeter]

Make sure to wear a mask when spraying.

[@b.a.ward.]

Very interesting product. Do you recommend more than one annual coating for vehicles in the rust belt? Just curious, as Northern Ohio Winters bring out the salt trucks non-stop.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Brian, Thank you for your interest in FLUID FILM®! Most folks are good with a single application yearly, with touch ups in high traffic areas like the wheels wells or low hanging differentials. Other folks who do a lot of mileage in a year or who plow, will sometimes do twice a year. Let us know if you have any other questions! Best Regards, -FLUID FILM® Team

[@kidfly2ify]

Where can I get the device the man is using? Bottle that has Fluid Film sticker with the extension wand.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thanks for your interest in FLUID FILM®! One of our East Coast distributors makes and manufacturers that gun and bottle. Their company name is Kellsport Products and their website is: kellsportproducts.com

[@THETOPGLOCK]

Apparently 27 people like rusty vehicles. FF is the cats ass. I’ve been using it for years with 100% success.

[@fluidfilmusa]

THETOPGLOCK Thank you!

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

I know your comments a little old, hoping to reach you, applying for the first time today, what should I avoid spraying while applying?

[@TJ-qz6hr]

I use it on everything. It’s the only lubricant that last’s.

[@ureasmith3049]

@@Anthony-eg7pw Avoid brakes. Some say it also affects rubber but not as bad as petrol products.

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

UreaSmith appreciate the reply ,

[@TheShakir98]

Can I still use it on the surface of a rocker panel, under the doors and door sills? Would it still stay or rub off there

[@nathanhoover5435]

If you choose to use an airless sprayer to apply the FF product how do you clean the lines of your sprayer and pump? Also will FF effect any of the internals of the sprayer? I want to still use my airless sprayer to spray latex paint.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Nathan Hoover Hot water with a degreaser like dawn or simple green run through the lines will clear it. Then rinse with water through the line. Thank you 😊

[@balkangetaway]

What cleaning should be done before coating and how dry must the car be.

[@fluidfilmusa]

sponge bob Hi Bob, A quick rinse is all that is needed. Fluid Film can be applied to a damp surface but the dryer the better. A leaf blower or air compressor can be used to dry the undercarriage quickly

[@pro272727]

So, No need to eye pro or mask?

[@ohhhwolfy2536]

In response to one comment, you said the Fluid Film treatment was applied on an area that had been treated with Fluid Film once before. Does a vehicle need to be sprayed with Fluid Film just once or does it need to be done year after year after year?

[@fluidfilmusa]

ohhhwolfy Fluid Film is typically an annual treatment, areas where the product remains can be sprayed directly again with a lighter coat to ensure coverage.

[@johnkim3658]

What about if it gets on your shocks and car paint?

[@fluidfilmusa]

@@johnkim3658 hi John, Fluid film is safe on suspension components including shocks. Our product also does not harm a finished paint with a clear coat if there is overspray. Simply wash off the overspray with a degreaser and water.

[@ickes7846]

Want to try it. What sprayers is he using? I like the fan tip type around the middle of the video that he used but don't know what it where to get it. Any help would be appreciated.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Ickes78 thank you for reaching out. the shop used a combination of an undercoating gun (shots with the wands) and a Wagner airless (electric powered) paint gun for the large chassis coating. Any airless paint gun should be sufficient for applying the product as we have used a number of different airless systems in the past. You can email us at [e-mail] if you want to ask about a specific gun.

[@nesbitt0]

Hey, I love Fluid Film. Are there any issues with FF getting onto the brakes? I usually cover the drum/disc with newspaper to avoid overspray. I haven't seen anyone else do this though and notice in the video they get sprayed directly?

[@fluidfilmusa]

As our product is a lubricant we don’t recommend applying it to the brakes. In the case of overspray you can use brake part cleaner and a rag to remove the film. Most shops will bag or cover the brakes so they can coat the lines as close as possible.

[@Christifit406]

So I dont need to wipe it down first or give it a car wash prior i can just spray it on rite away??

[@fluidfilmusa]

as long as it is relatively clean and dry it is good to go!

[@Anthony-eg7pw]

Could someone tell me what to avoid while spraying?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Ghost- Face basically just the disk brakes and exhaust components. If there is any overspray on these areas it can be removed with a rag and a solvent like brake part cleaner.

[@stiksandstones]

What kind of service place does this, and what is the service called? Just "fluid film my chassis?"

[@fluidfilmusa]

We have an undercoater locator on our website www.fluid-film.com where you can locate shops. You can generally ask for a fluid film undercoating.

[@samcox5687]

What spray gun do you recommend? My 5 gallon bucket has a pudding like consistency and my paint sprayer does not work well with the product that thick.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Sam Cox Thanks for using our product. We recommend the product is well mixed and at a room temperature before spraying. If it is still too thick mixing in a slight amount of vegetable oil can help thin the product without harming performance

[@Marine-72]

Will a gallon of Fluid Film do a Super Duty Ford

[@fluidfilmusa]

A gallon should cover the full vehicle perfect.

[@sgtmaj2]

Is there a difference between what your using in the video and the spray cans of fluid film, because I just got a couple cans and they spray out as a clear runny liquid, both the regular and the black

[@fluidfilmusa]

The only difference between the aerosol and bulk is the propellant in the can. They will preform equally.

[@Reddylion]

Nice

[@senorpepper3405]

should i mask off rubber boots and bushings?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid Film does not damage oil-resistant runners so bushings, cv-boots and other components under the vehicle should be fine. Weather stripping on doors is typically the only rubber to look out for. If there is overspray you can wipe it off with a rag.

[@senorpepper3405]

@@fluidfilmusa 👍

[@cholomackdaddy]

What are undercoating type paints? Is it like the paint on a Toyota truck frame?

[@shaneboyd8788]

I plan on using this with my graco x5 sprayer, what is the cleanup method preferred for the pump after spraying ? Soap and water or mineral spirits ?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Dish soap and warm water. Then rinse with clean water.

[@douglasswetland9648]

Shane Boyd Did you try the x5 and if you did how did it work out for you and what tip did you use?

[@martinmorris6271]

Should wheel well liners be removed to put down product?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Should be applied behind liners also. Some people remove them others use the wands to apply behind while it’s still attached.

[@natevasbinder886]

What system is he using to spray the large parts of frame with no bottle attachment? I need that looks alot easier than the quart bottles

[@fluidfilmusa]

Our product has a similar viscosity to a house paint when we’ll mixed and can be applied directly with an airless (electric) paint sprayer directly from the gallon, 5 gallon, or 55 gallon drum. Any electric paint sprayer should work.

[@Sk00terjolly]

@@fluidfilmusa Yes...But can you please find out which setup are you using in this video? and let us know. I dont recognize that gun with the wide fan tip and its working like a fire hose, not all airless paint guns will spray fluid film this well, ...Love the product..NEED THIS GUN SETUP! ***EDIT...gun appears to be a Graco magnum airless

[@fluidfilmusa]

@@Sk00terjolly Graco Magnum ProLTS 170 was what was used

[@Sk00terjolly]

@@fluidfilmusa Cool! that gun setup really gets coverage! Thank you!!

[@thecowboyman2803]

Do you need to prep the surfaces at all? Any cleaning necessary?

[@fluidfilmusa]

We recommend the surfaces be relatively clean and free of loose scaled rust.

[@chriskoran836]

I see the recommendation for yearly application. Is this due to any evaporation of the FF or just due to regular driving in rain, dust, snow/salt that will wear it thinner in some places? The vehicle I want to spray should only see about 4000 miles per year and only in the spring/summer/fall so it won’t see road salt or brine. But we do live near the coast so there is salt in the air. Do you think I’d be able to get away with only applying every 3 or 4 years instead of annually? (Not holding anyone to their answers...just looking for honest opinions - thanks!)

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Chris, thank you for reaching out, yes of infrequently used vehicles in winter the coating will last much longer. The biggest need is touch up on wheel wells. A single can should be all that’s needed to do an annual touch up with a vehicle used that infrequently.

[@jimcatanzaro7808]

I just did my Tacoma today but boy this stuff stinks like horse manure after a few hours of spraying but goes away and do all your service work before because this stuff will never harden it’s like oil that is sticky and wet it will wipe off easy and doesn’t take long to spray but it will take a gallon per truck about a half on the frame and have inside the frame i would take the wheels off and fender flares to coat under it since that is the rot areas

[@jaymoar3561]

Is fluid film safe on rocker panel plugs? They are rubber, I heard fluid film messes up rubber. I have a Tacoma that has rubber plugs at the bottom of the rocker panels.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid Film doesn’t harm oil resistant rubbers. We have been applied inside rocker panels without issue for the last 20 years. The main area we have trouble is door seal gaskets. As long as the overspray is wiped off there should be no issue

[@jaymoar3561]

@@fluidfilmusa thank you

[@bobbaker9595]

Should I hose of chassis before Applying this fluid film?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hi Bob, as long as the chassis is relatively clean it should be good to go. Washing is only needed if there is caked on dirt or mud that prevents the film from soaking into the metal

[@projet2907]

Do you have to wash under first? You can shoot over apparent rust?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Hello Julie, as long as the frame is relatively clean you can apply our film directly to the frame without washing. If you have caked on dirt or grime you may want to wash first. Fluid Film can be applied directly to existing rust as it penetrates to the base metal and prevents it from progressing. We do recommend removing any loose scale before application as it can soak up the product and stop it from getting to the base.

[@projet2907]

@@fluidfilmusa Thanks very for your reply, I wanted to make sure I was doing it right. I love FF, I have been using for 3 yrs on my 2017 truck and trailer with good results. 👍🏻

[@fluidfilmusa]

You can apply directly to a rusted surface. We recommend knocking loose rust scale off so as much of the product can penetrate to the base.

[@fluidfilmusa]

@@projet2907 anytime!

[@projet2907]

@@fluidfilmusa Super, Thanks :-0)

[@dalegribble7760]

This stuff is liquid gold.

[@fluidfilmusa]

Thank you!

[@austenhatch3285]

I see he used the can with a long straw in one clip only. Where can I get the long straw

[@alexderus7480]

I wish the Fluid Film place I went to did a good job like this...

[@getoutdoors2693]

I know most places have u in and out with a light coat for the turn over and less materials used

[@alexderus7480]

My experience was messy, and they didn't do inside the doors, rockers, and quarter panels like the competition.

[@rvrmitsugt61]

Does fluid film damage rubber bushings ? Sway bar bushings, lower control arm, sway bar end links, Strut dust boot? Etc? Does it cause expanding ?

[@fluidfilmusa]

Fluid Film does not harm oil-resistant rubbers. All of those components are typically oil resistant and are unharmed.

[@rvrmitsugt61]

@@fluidfilmusa ok nice to know thanks for the reply ! 🤙🏻