Fluid Film

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Jeepman

Discussion Starter · Jul 17, 2017

Most automotive Forums will have a Thread or two regarding Fluid Film. So here goes with one entitled "Fluid Film". Perhaps I should start one called "Rust Check" as well. I have some cans of that around and it's less expensive than overpriced (in Canada at least) Fluid Film.

I use Fluid Film annually on my vehicles, not just for the body underneath but also inside of door panels, rocker panels, etc plus all exposed electrical wiring and connections, even on rubber hoses to keep them from drying out. I have a compressor and a spray gun with wands to get at all the difficult places. Fluid Film does have a long wand that can be attached to a spray can. It dumps a fair amount of product so be quick with it.

Some like a squeaky clean engine bay. Mine look anything but clean as everything in there gets sprayed with Fluid Film. Not pretty but functional.

More on Fluid Film follows. You can use it on your work boots too.

Fluid Film Web Site: http://www.fluid-film.com/automotive-applications/
Fluid Film Distributor: http://www.kellsportproducts.com/in...LYu_RL1HLZROiFmx407Kk3thy9opJ5zNKwaAr8-8P8HAQ
Fluid Film Distributor (Canada): http://www.undercoatmycar.ca/

PS: Replaced the battery for my Jeep last week. Noticed that the serpentine belt was very noisy. A spray of Rust Check rust inhibitor (lighter than Fluid Film) got rid of the noise.

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Jeepman

Discussion Starter · #2 · Jul 17, 2017 (Edited)

An interesting use for Fluid Film in a salty environment: http://forum.chryslerminivan.net/sh...t-makes-a-coupl-a-squeeks?p=232303#post232303

The dealer I bought it from (John Deer) said that he sells cases of the stuff to thousands of visitors during the Mississippi Gulf Coast "Cruising the Coast".

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAxD1...eature=related

It's one of the biggest 10 day car extravaganza on the planet! At any given time you can see 20 or 30 each of corvettes or Impala SS's or Mustangs or even Cobras! The Beach road is usually smokey at night:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4Iwg...eature=related

Or daytime, too! Yes, this is a regular part of Beach Boulevard (highway 90):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=b1YsRE6FFBo

It seems these guys spray Fluid Film all over the undersides of their classic cars so the salt on the Beach Road can't get to the metal and start rust.

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Caraman99

· #3 · Jul 18, 2017 (Edited)

What effect do you think Rust Check has on rubber parts long term? (as in years)

I use it as a storage spray which they recommend it for. I believe it is mineral oil based.

We use pure mineral oil for hygiene purposes like cleaning ears (yuck!) and the rubber bulb on the "dropper" has become very distorted and soft, like it's dissolving.

Jeepman

Discussion Starter · #4 · Jul 19, 2017 (Edited)

Caraman99 said:
What effect do you think Rust Check has on rubber parts long term? (as in years)

I use it as a storage spray which they recommend it for. I believe it is mineral oil based.

We use pure mineral oil for hygiene purposes like cleaning ears (yuck!) and the rubber bulb on the "dropper" has become very distorted and soft, like it's dissolving.

Synthetic rubber is OK, oil resistant rubber is OK, but natural rubber (door seals maybe) can soften.

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Jeepman

Discussion Starter · #5 · Aug 2, 2017 (Edited)

This video is real good information re automotive applications of Fluid Film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ICPiDOyA4T4

Application methods:
- brush (small or paint brush)
- spray can
- spray can with 24" long wand for hard to reach places
- spray gun
- spray gun with wands

Display of Fluid Film tools, product and accessories: http://www.undercoatmycar.ca/

Another informative application video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zONU9pii_KE

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Robin

· #6 · Feb 6, 2018

WOW---I was given a pail of that stuff years ago and have been using on all my bulbs and some other few things. I always have some in a small brush bottle. I never realized it had so many other automotive uses. The stuff I have is quite thick and may not spray well. I will do it in the summer and let it sit in the sun then stir it well. I have an undercoating gun but no flexible hoses, only a long wand.
Thank you

atoman

· #7 · Feb 8, 2018

Hey Jeepman,
I've been meaning to ask, how do you like that spray gun kit that you got for the FF application? (and what was the kit again)

Thanks.

Jeepman

Discussion Starter · #8 · Feb 8, 2018

atoman said:
Hey Jeepman,
I've been meaning to ask, how do you like that spray gun kit that you got for the FF application? (and what was the kit again)

Thanks.

Mine looks identical to the Leemer L015-208 shown here: http://lemmer.com/pdf/RP_Equipment_Sheet.pdf

It's actually a Westward AB8 which is no longer available, it seems.

Another look alike: http://www.prdistribution.ca/commerce/rustproofing-air-spray-gun

It works well using about 90 psi pressure.

Fluid Film has sprayers as well at http://www.kellsportproducts.com/ and http://www.undercoatmycar.ca/

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Jeepman

Discussion Starter · #9 · Oct 17, 2019

Have you had your vehicle protected against corrosion yet? Winter is just around the corner and the Shops are busy this time of year.

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IAfarmer

· #10 · Jan 11, 2020

My YJ is heavily coated in and out of the frame, doors, engine compartment, etc. I also pulled the tail lights and hit the inner panels of the tub and also between the fender flares and the body. I RARELY take it out in the salt, but I don’t feel too guilty if I do with this coverage. Last year it only came out once to play in a 15” snowfall, and this winter it’s been out once on dry roads.

My wife’s Rouge received similar treatment and I just bought 2 cans for the 14 T&C just to hit basic areas until I have time to get crazy like I have on the other vehicles. I’ll pull the plugs to hit inter panels, pull the tail lights for behind the wheel well and spray inside the drain holes on the doors for now. I usually use 4 cans on each vehicle, but that is in warmer weather when it will creep. I’ll get more in depth with the application next year on the 14.

It’s an addiction!!! Next year I’ll get the wands that attached to the spray cans and get even deeper

kc27

· #11 · Oct 17, 2020

Should Fluid Film be applied to body cavities every year? I am wondering if being in an enclosed area prolongs the protection that Fluid Film provides, eliminating the need to reapply yearly.

Jeepman

Discussion Starter · #12 · Nov 3, 2020

kc27 said:
Should Fluid Film be applied to body cavities every year? I am wondering if being in an enclosed area prolongs the protection that Fluid Film provides, eliminating the need to reapply yearly.

I would think every two years would do as long as the previous application was thorough. Most cavities are easy to get to with a wand, mainly through the drain holes. An extra 15 to 20 minutes would get the body cavities.

Pretty hard to get the body cavities over the rear wheel wells without drilling some holes though.

binder

· #13 · Apr 28, 2021

I see there's an "original" Fluid Film, a black version. Does anyone know if they're different in any other way than color?

Thanks

kc27

· #14 · Apr 29, 2021

It seems like it is mostly color. The text below was taken from the description of their YouTube video that shows the black Fluid Film being applied to a car's undercarriage.

"FLUID FILM® Black is a similar formulation of our original product and performs identically with rust protection. Black is ideal for covering areas with existing rust or coating visible areas where a rich black color is more desirable. This includes the frame, axles, floor pans, and suspension components. FLUID FILM® Black is compatible with the original and can be used in conjunction with each other. With the compatibility, you can apply FLUID FILM® Black over existing areas previously treated with the original FLUID FILM® coating."

In the comments section, someone asked Fluid Film how they achieved the black color. This was the reply.

"The Black is also a non-drying wet film and will perform very similar to the original. For the coloring to not separate it needs to be added in the manufacturing process or it will separate. The pigmentation is a liquid carbon that bonds with the lanolin during manufacturing."

Link to the video

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tellegubby

· #15 · 5 d ago

I used Fluid Film on my Grand Caravan when I first got it and even in Michigan it seems to work wonders at preventing the corrosive salts we use on the roads here to rust the vehicle.

I highly recommend it.

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