How To Fix And PREVENT Rust on your Jeep

Dont let Rust take over your Jeep!
Its easy to prevent rust, and if you catch it early its easy to fix.
In this video we go over some easy tips and tricks to help prevent rust. We also take a look at how to handle it.
Cassie and i have been doing a JK axle swap on her LJ, and with the rear axle out it was a perfect time to handle some rust forming on the underside of the tub/body.
Undercoating is a good final step for rust prevention. It adds another layer of protection on the underside. It also keeps heat down, as well as noise. I would recommend undercoating you jeep even if it is rust free.
All of this can be found at your local walmart or hardware store, but here is a few amazon links for those that like to order online, and it seems to be the same price or cheaper...
Rust Reformer: amzn.to/2ROmoOC
Undercoat: amzn.to/3cwZcw2
Fluid Film: amzn.to/3bgB0ho
WD40 Jug: amzn.to/3ewfjvO
Powerwasher Attachment: amzn.to/3csy41q
Cheaper Powerwasher Attachment: amzn.to/2VlETw1
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[@solluna2155]

You can't go wrong with fluid film, that's the shit right there i used on my 4runner 👍💪

[@vigilantemotors]

Some of the best stuff you can buy to help protect your ride over the winter months for sure!

[@willb3018]

Love all your videos. Don't worry about not showing wheeling. Your service, maintenance, repair, upgrade videos are always worth watching. Very informative. Keep 'em coming. Thanks

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@jeepindave5464]

Im not a big fan of wheeling videos unless its demonstrating some technical stuff.

[@rodtoler]

I use "Ospho". Very common in the Merchant Marine community. We deal with rust on the regular since we are on steel ships on saltwater. It is a constant battle. Ospho is a rust converter. Available in quart and gallon sizes at any Westmarine or boating supply store.

[@bayouboattrash]

I'm in the maritime industry also and we use that. We also use a product called enrust. It's a rust converter as well. All you need is just a little flash rust for it to convert to a coating and it works well.

[@rodtoler]

@@bayouboattrash We one more thing the guys call "600". Not sure what it's real name is. But it is a rust encapsulator. So if you are doing a job, needle gunning, sanding, or whatever, and you can't finish that day, you mix this 2 part encapsulator. Kind of like an epoxy. It hardens and turns clear. You can paint over it. But it does not kill rust. It prevents it from forming in the first place when you have to expose bare metal on a project and are worried about exposure to the elements (sea spray or what have you)

[@bayouboattrash]

I can understand how that would work. I used to like to chip the area free of rust, enrust it to convert the rust after it flashed over, then use a product similar to dimetcote (it's like a two part zinc primer), two part epoxy primer and then top coat. I've always had favorable results working in the Gulf of Mexico like this. Of coarse we did this while we were at the dock.

[@danhambrick6331]

Thanks for the great tips Ben.Rust is always an ongoing battle especially with older Jeep's.

[@BetterBiomedChannel]

Fluid film is great stuff. I use it on my Jeep, Waverunner, cast iron power tools etc. Lowes sells it for $9/ can. (Takes 1.5 cans for the jeep) Amazon sells it in 3 packs for a discount

[@stephenbrown6763]

I buy fluid film by the gallon, about $40-$45. I live in Pa near Lake Erie so we get tons of snow, ice and salt. I spray my vehicles end of every summer.

[@peterprem3768]

Need to work on mine too, unfortunately have to wait for the weather to warm up. Until then, putting my JL hood bumpers (thanks for the idea)and putting my winch on today!!!! Finally!!! Keep the videos coming, I appreciate them!!

[@zinzun222bear]

These videos are informative, keep them coming. As an auto body man your putting out correct information. 👍

[@tylerm97]

Great video I like when you don’t edit the mistakes it’s actually more fun that way. 😂. I can speak for the undercoating and rust reform. They work amazing!

[@trailrunnah8886]

The fluid film is great! A lot of shops will apply it for you, it can be bought in bulk and sprayed through a spray gun. That's much more cost-effective than buying the individual spray tans. I had an off road shop in RI do my '13 4Runner, it was a hundred bucks and they did everything from the floor pans down. They had different wands and nozzles, so they were able to get inside the frame rails as well. I plan on having mine done every season. It does smell like feet, but the smell wears off in a few days Before I had the fluid film done, I sanded ieverything down with a wire wheel on a drill, and coated it with two coats of Rust Bullet, with a top coat of Rust-Oleum from a can. I bought it used last year and it had a good amount of surface rust on the frame that I did not like. Being a Toyota, which are notorious for frames rotting out, I wanted to take care of it ASAP. I don't think the dust sticking to it or the WD-40 is a bad thing, it just adds more of a protective shell, haha. I have a friend with a 98 4Runner that's lived its whole life in Massachusetts, he does the WD-40 coating a few times a year and it looks like brand new underneath. I would recommend against that rubberized undercoating stuff though, all that does is trap moisture and what not underneath it. You may have more rust forming again and you won't realize it till that stuff flakes off with the metal.

[@danpivato9606]

Great video Ben!👍 Definitely gave me some things to think about. The undercarriage power washer attachment seems like a great little investment. Love your channel , keep up the great work!

[@mattcobb1937]

Great Video! Thank for the info, i definitely take what you are saying to heart. Keep the informative videos coming they are much appreciated.

[@markblandford9346]

I bought an '03 TJ last fall. The frame and body are very solid, but the first thing I did was address some surface rust issues (frame, floor pans, etc.) Very pleased to find out I used EXACTLY the same products, and the same process as you did. I really enjoy your channel, and especially Cassie's channel, because I'm a TJ guy!

[@tetelestai1919]

I am from New England- the homeland of brutal rust. We use Fluid Film on our EMS vehicles. We can keep ambulances and fire trucks rust free for decades by keeping them clean and using Fluid Film to protect them.That stuff is THE BEST preventative measure.

[@rileytavares4087]

May I ask, if it’s already bad rusts, what would recommend? I live in New England too

[@tetelestai1919]

@@rileytavares4087 Once the rust is bad, the only thing to do is cut out the bad metal and replace it.

[@rileytavares4087]

@@tetelestai1919 Roger that! I see some frames for sale online, pieces by pieces -i was wondering if those are the parts? it’s a NH car, seems like they had coated it istead of fixing it

[@tetelestai1919]

@@rileytavares4087 What make/model vehicle are you dealing with?

[@rileytavares4087]

@@tetelestai1919 02 wrangler x 4.0 i6, the frames are solid from the inside (the side facing the trans). I got frames still it seems

[@foihdzas]

Living in Canada’s interior, the first thing I do is clean the frame and undercoat it. Works a treat

[@peterc8979]

Krown rust for me

[@theartistformerlyknownashe1279]

My 2009 JK is just starting to show some surface rust at the welds. This video will get me off my rear end and get me started fixing that problem. Great video.

[@gabefigueroa9648]

I love rustoleum and fluid film. I use por15 on my jeep for the really bad areas. Had great luck with it.

[@brandonfritts7301]

I love learning something new everyday. Thanks Ben.

[@cav33cav]

Great video! I've had the CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor in my Amazon cart for a few months now along with a hundred other things for the Jeep.

[@jackiegodoy7882]

This is the video I needed 👏🏼

[@thatoneguy4life]

Thank you! I needed to see this right now. Been putting off the rust and don't wanna spent a bunch of money at a shop.

[@dreygun]

Fluid film is great stuff!

[@1729NINJA]

i just did this the past 2 weeks on my JK, very time consuming but we are in the perfect time for it. Made my jeep look brand new even though it’s not that old

[@PoisonSpyder038]

Hell yah I love fluid film worth every penny

[@VictorVectorJKU]

Good info! Thanks for the video and explanation Ben! I gotta go through my Jeep since it spent its first five years down in South Carolina and has a little rust on the frame.

[@rubberduckiecrafts]

I definitely need to start in on the preventing rust on my 2016 JKU. Road crews put a ton of salt down when there is ice or snow and due to freezing temperatures, it is over a week or two before I can get a good wash in at a carwash. Thank you for the tips!

[@TomasAntmarkDagobert]

Rust will eventually disappear by itself though.......... sadly it will take whatever its attached to with it ;)

[@csijeep]

I’ve been using Fluid Film for years here in Northern Michigan. Apply it to our vehicles about every six months. I buy it by the gallon and apply it with an automotive paint sprayer. When needed, I also use the same cleaning and rust converter/reformer that you showed in the video.

[@chonaaraya2527]

Hi thank you so much for the fantastic idea how to prevent rust on jeep. I had my Sahara Unlimited 2018 and I noticed some rust. Your video is very helpful. Keep up the good work..

[@connorrice630]

I need to do this to my Jeep. Great video!

[@ahmadwatkins6660]

Really helpful!! I just bought a 2020 Gladiator that had 12K plus miles. I noticed a lot of rust in the undercarriage in certain spots. So I’ll jump on this ASAP while the weathers nice!! 😎🤙🏽🔥

[@calicojack3779]

Always looking for good ideas on my Jeep especially with rust prevention.

[@RobertSmith-jp8gl]

Great video! I use rust reformer also and I can’t say enough how great it is. I just bought a 1991 wrangler and will definitely be following your videos and tips!

[@matty86suk]

Great Jeep content! Jeep life for life!

[@crayfishroll]

I have used that Rust-Oleum rust reformer on my old tj a few times it works really well. I just make sure I let it sit for a day or two and then use some kind of top coat.

[@GSTroop348]

Ben amazing video as always. Great tip. I need to do close looking at my Jeep this summer. I live in western New York. They salt the road heavily. Good luck with move. Hope Cassie and you found a great place with killer shop to work on the Jeeps!!!

[@tommywainst7171]

Looks great ben. Good job once again

[@4LowConcepts]

Awesome info. Thank you Ben!

[@joeniszczak6714]

Just found your channel and am so happy! Picked up an 09 JK recently and it has some rust underneath. Need to get on prevention. Thank you!

[@eVreckd]

This is the best channel of its kind on YT! Thanks!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you for your support!

[@jimcanzoneri8696]

Not Getting Burned out on videos like this. Keep them coming keep sharing knowledge!

[@JKGearandGadgets]

Thank you!

[@BunnyTJ]

I recently used that undercoating on my jeep as well. it works great but if you make a mess its a pain to fix. Thanks for the tips.

[@futureluckk5341]

Never get burnt out on your videos man!!!

[@nastycbr]

I have been using fluid film on my tj for 3ish years. It works great on control arm joints, rod ends etc as well.

[@michaelhalstead64]

Thanks! I’ve been trying to stay ahead of it in my 2019. My JK frame and axles rusted fast. Just ordered a wire brush for my drill. Gonna clean up my ugly spots from last winter.

[@larrycost]

Thanks for another great video!

[@JP-tl8rr]

Good video and dont worry about how things are going, we all want to go out and drive our jeeps but right now is not the time, keep up the videos

[@williammecham7038]

good stuff . love the product info

[@RomanWisniewski]

I've been using the Rust Reformer for a few years now. I like it a lot.

[@Wolfpak765]

I really appreciate this kind of video. Not exciting but it's very important info.

[@tj_girl_4life]

Thank you so much for posting this video! You explained what to do so well! I live up in Canada and my 2005 tj is getting pretty rusty and I want to try and fix the rust myself and had no idea how to start!

[@vigilantemotors]

This is a great way to help prevent future rust. Ultimately you will have to take the really bad parts off and either wire wheel them clean or sand blast them. Then you can re-paint and add FF for those harsh winters you guys have up there.

[@pjolivo8977]

Hey PJ from NY great video I’ve used spray paint that’s all. I never knew of the film spray will check it out thanks again

[@arturprivat8180]

Thaks you know i like youre Videos very much. They helping me fixing and preventing my car for damadge and and and. I love youre Videos. They have so much information in it. Im from Poland and it is nice to see what other people do to prefent the car from all kind of things. Me and my gyus are very often offroad because we have awesome tracks and also life in a smal village. So thanks again for your great videos and greetings from Poland. And by the way, we also paint the exhaust with a heat-resistant paint. So your exhaust lives longer and your performance is minimally improved.

[@randymcalister8366]

on my YJ owned since new have no rust (western canada) - key to success is keep at it, frame I drilled 2 bottom holes per frame rail about 5in pre and post skid plate, on my 04 LJ did same except I filled each rail with evapo-rust first (about 1.5L a rail- non flamable - non corrosive - environment friendly rust converter) and drove around with it in the rails for couple weeks then drilled it like YJ, rinsed out good and eastwood internal frame coated them ... on LJ also drilled rear most frame crossmember and sand ran out of it like an hour glass :)

[@larryechols6606]

I just used the Rust-Oleum rust reformer, paint, and undercoating on my 2004 Subaru Forester and it looks good and hopefully, it'll hold up for a good while. Thanks for the videos!

[@LivingOffroadLife]

I love your videos. I live in NW Indiana and I do allot of frame repairs. Been a auto technician for over 20 years. I would never use rubberized undercoat on any of my customers vehicles as it traps moisture. Also it's always a good idea to clean inside the frame after wheelin and eastwood makes a cool product called internal frame anti-rust for inside the frame rails kills the rust from the inside . Keep the videos coming.

[@jorgen5501]

What do you recommend besides undercoating then?

[@imnota]

@@jorgen5501 he's right about undercoating if you think there might be any traces of rust left. In that case if you got to bare metal I'd use some rust converter, throw a light coat of paint on it then a bunch of fluid film over it. If you're doing a proper repair and have all clean metal then rubberized undercoating is the best product to use, all the well rust protected oem cars use it, but quite obviously oem's apply it on brand new metal with no chance of rust, hence why they have better results than people spraying their used vehicles. The best thing about rubberized undercoating is that it seals the metal really well which makes it prevent moisture and salt from contacting the actual metal really well the impact resistance is also really good so it doesn't chip off, however it's sealing capabilities is also the worst thing about it because if any rust or moisture is trapped underneath you're done for. It's not a joke I personnaly fixed fist sized rust holes in cars that at first glance only had a 1/4in spec of rust, but after chipping the undercoating off there was a big hole.

[@jamestherealsirfishalotbuc9253]

I do exactly that but a little more... Perhaps a few more... I wash out all inner frames with a special hose I made to go into the frame holes and rinse out till its all cleared... then, after all exposed metal frame is treated and covered I treat the inside frames with WD 40's special long lasting rust neutralizer formula with another special hose, sprayer and nozzle that can get into and coat the inside... I also apply it to any exposed holes that were drilled out either from factory or bolt on applications then also the insides where my drain plugs are located and where salt from wet boots can collect on the carpet and floor pans... I would never ever use undercoating especially if it was done on humid days no matter how hot it was outside as it traps in moisture... keep it clean, keep it shielded and keep it visually seen... can't see rust under that under coating till it bubbles.. Im an RV Tech/ jeep owner/ mechanic/ auto body tech taught in both europe and Our good old USA as An Army Brat and somehow living up here in PA dealing with road salt... I perfected my method for this side of the USA and just need to share... oh, it also helps when beach fishing on the East coast... if you do these things I explained, you too will have a jeep everyone else keeps wanting to buy from you... and no, I won't sell her... lol

[@carlmannino6360]

Great helpful video

[@jeremy8715]

I used Eastwood Internal Frame Coating for my TJ frame. I from Maine, so road salt is used very heavily.

[@48Ballen]

You have to do this, or the rest of this process will not protect the frame from coming apart.

[@VideoShowMeHow]

Thanks man, nice vid :) Big issue my way jeepin on the beach so much :)

[@jayboyer9601]

Great video. Now you have me thinking about the little things.

[@mike-pl8sn]

Great topic loved it

[@marcelloorsini337]

Great video. Rust is just one of those things that go with jeeps and wheelin.

[@jasonf1340]

Great video You guys be safe out there.

[@Bluemoonrealtygroup0617]

Good information. Thank you!

[@specialed1942]

Thanks for the info. I was wondering about that.

[@michaelmitchell9220]

You guys are beauties. I dont even own a jeep, let alone with rust and still love watchin. Keep it up! I actually like the wrenchin vids. Haters will hate

[@bmccall30]

I'm a huge fan of Fluid Film! Watch more videos on it to learn. I had a Ram 1500 that I did a full DIY treatment including into every hole, panel, the tailgate, everywhere. It NEVER rusted. Others of the same year were full of rust bubbles around the wheel wells only 8-9 years later but mine looked showroom new. I just bought a 2020 Rubicon and I'm preparing to give it the same treatment.

[@BetterBiomedChannel]

My JT got the Fluid Film its first couple of days on the road. It still looks new underneath even after I'd driven through flooded areas many times here in Houston. When I traded in my JK Rubicon the dealership wanted to know how my 2012 was still in excellent condition. Top dollar trade!$$$$

[@rogermorales9136]

Nice shocks on that LJ🤫👌💪💪Great tips, thank you

[@ElitehustleM]

Great video man! Thx

[@davemurray8421]

Living up here in the salt belt hell of Canada, undercoating is a must. I use the fluid film too, and I the spring I'll hit it with a degreaser so i can work easier. I also splurged and had the dealership put a rust control module on. Keep the videos coming Ben. Nice to have a distraction from this Covid crap.

[@ms.karihart2983]

Wow! Great heads up on the underside update I live in the panhandle kinda dry here

[@joshualuk]

I seen the for sale sign in front of your house on one of your videos. I do like doing work on my jeep tj like you just performed. Good job.

[@projectbumblejeep4190]

The Bumble Jeep could be a rolling billboard for Rustoleum products. I think I've used them all. Still painting the outside of Bumble Jeep with Safety Yellow. Good advice for any vehicle. Well done. God bless and stay well.

[@leslieadams6702]

THANK YOU GREAT VIDEO!!

[@chrissherman8848]

Thanks for the tips, I will need to check out my Jeep although I fear it may be too late. I live in NY, and off a dirt road, so my 2010 JK is probably a mess under there. Now just need to find a place to help get it done, since I don't have a lift to get under there and clean.

[@Lawmanbsi.]

Not getting old watching Jeep videos. Regular television and video services seriously lack Jeep and 4x4 content.

[@Proc112]

Great video. Luckily my JK just has very surface rust on a few seams, but I am definitely doing this to it!

[@phillyb4588]

Great vid

[@OH-qp1fk]

Very informative video 👍

[@spikeborn1984]

I like it. I am learning a lot.

[@TheWilliam1122]

Nice video.. rust prevention is on going with a jeep north of the manson-dixie line! I live on it..between the summer salt-air and the salt on the roads during the winter months. I use the Amsoil MP HD it’s similar to the product you are using leaves a waxy residue. I also use the Amsoil mudslinging for the plastic parts keeps them looking fresh.

[@JeepGearGadgets]

You the best!!! Definitely couldn’t have thrown the new axle under and ignored the rust.

[@bibbedvermin8213]

Love vids keep it up

[@austincorbiniv]

My Jeep is from the East coast I wheeled it when I was young in VA and got it muddy every weekend. I spent the next 7 years getting it all out and the rust.

[@blainepowell5686]

I've been using fluid film all over my tj for years. Other than building up alot of dirt sand and grime, it works great

[@christinad4412]

Great video! Might I suggest to everyone, safety first! Always invest in a great pair of safety glasses and possibly a good mask. When working in tight quarters ~ like under your Jeep~ overspray goes everywhere. 👍🏻

[@jaxxyjaxxyjax]

So so true!! Once I was waiting for an eye exam and I overheard the ophthalmologist with a patient in the next room who was a car mechanic that had gotten a metal fragment in his eye. The guy was yelling in fear as the doc told him to stay very still while using a magnet to extract the metal. Then I heard the doc tell him that luckily it was a type of metal that removed easily with the magnet otherwise he would have had to attempt to pick it out of his eyeball with tweezers or possibly perform surgery. The final thing he told the mechanic was “Now promise me that next time you get under a car, you’ll wear your safety glasses!”

[@farmer8869]

Good video 💪🏻😎 I have some rust removal to do myself now😂

[@dantheman6931]

Nice work! I have some rust to fix on my 99 XJ

[@betweenthepines4000]

Fluid Film user in northern Canada. Yes you need to reapply every fall but my frame and axles look damn near new come spring. Project Farm even crowned it the best.

[@djuell01]

I love these video, because i need to do it ASAP too. I hope you get some land so you can have fun wheeling on it.

[@erichughes9098]

Tanks for the info 😎👍

[@prestondickson5625]

I’ve made it a habit about to spray paint my frame once a year. Haven’t had any rust yet. (Knock on wood)

[@CR-od4fh]

I was hoping you’d make this video, hell yeah

[@fabricioemmanuelli1115]

Good job!

[@snow13385]

Haha just did this project a couple of days ago. Always a great idea!

[@brentnunn7031]

So funny! I just did all that yesterday!

[@nilesjiggy2295]

Great video here in the northeast we have salt city in the Winter

[@robz4825]

Brother !!!! Awesome and super informative video. Picking up a 2006 TJ this weekend, and Im stressed out about future rust. Its basically rust free right now, and in great condition. It spent its entire life in Georgia, and was well-maintained. But......Its coming to PA. Again, great information here. I will be ordering some of these products through your links. Hopefully, it helps you out.

[@brucemartin835]

Great video ... I used the chassis saver paint. Have had great success with it, easier and much better than POR-15 IMO.

[@jeremynichols1326]

Great video