kayco53
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I have used a regular spray gun on a hot day and it worked. Also have put the 1 gal fluid film can in 5 gal bucket and heated it by blowing a heater at it. Sprays sort of ok but works. Use about 1/2 gal on a pickup.
Anyone buy or using the Fluid Film spray gun?
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I coated the entire underbody and inside all rockers, doors, etc on my Ford E350 van and used a gallon or maybe a little more. Also coated my Dodge Caravan. Used less than 2 gallons total.
I also purchased the FF spray gun with extensions. It seems to work good. I may check prices on getting the prefilled plastic bottles of woolwax next time though. It is kind of a hassle to refill the quart bottles when doing more the one vehicle.
I placed my 1 gallon can in a 5 gal bucket of water and the used an aquarium heater to heat the water. Seemed to spray nicely at 85F.
I placed my 1 gallon can in a 5 gal bucket of water and the used an aquarium heater to heat the water. Seemed to spray nicely at 85F.
LittleBill21
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I have the kit, the gun is well worth it, especially the 360 nozzles. you will use 3/4 a gallon for a suv if you want to cover everything.
LittleBill21
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I wrapped a electric heating pad around the gallon for about an hour before i poured it, I sprayed in 50 degree's which is on the cool side.
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Rust preventative does little on the surfaces you can see. Those can be kept clean.
Rust preventative only has value in the areas that are hidden but still susceptible to contamination. Those areas require significant prep work and probably drilling access holes.
Metal rust is a cruel cancer and very hard to control.
Rust preventative only has value in the areas that are hidden but still susceptible to contamination. Those areas require significant prep work and probably drilling access holes.
Metal rust is a cruel cancer and very hard to control.
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I’ve got the kellsport pro gun kit. I added the air regulator and water filter which I borrowed off my bead blaster gun. The regulator is nice as you can dial the air flow up or down to adjust the fan size that comes out. Quantity of material that comes out is simply adjusted by how far you thread the hose fitting in or out of the gun nozzle then can be locked with the knurled jam nut. Pre filling the quart containers speeds things up . I used about 3/4 gallon for my pick up and one tractor. Kept the fluid film warm in front of my shop furnace and flowed fine. The outfit works excellent. Clean up is a breeze as you just fill a container with water and blow through gun. I will add if you had a way to elevate your truck would make easier.
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nova3930
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first I've seen that but now i want one....
nova3930
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no but humidity is a cast iron $&^%* lol
It's not nearly as bad here as yall have it but FF is quite useful if something has to sit outside climate control for any period.
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I use the woolwax gun kit with the hoses for inside the frame and body and the extension hose to keep the gun upright while you’re laying on the ground spraying
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I have used Fluid film for about 15 years now. Started out with the cans since they sold it at the local Lowes and Home Depot. I started using it on my new at the time trailer and axle due to my winter use of it. I graduated to using the sprayer they sold along with Gallons of FF from Napa (best place for the availability and price) and sprayed my 17' Ridgeline RTL with it in Oct of 2016. It took 1 gallon to do that vehicle fully underneath and in the channels and everywhere I could get the stuff into. I also used 3 spray cans with the long 18" (or so)tri spray wand. Since that time I've put 65k miles on the truck and there is no rust. I've retreated the washed off areas every fall with FF and usually just need to use the spray cans and normally in the back of the vehicle in the bed area and rear bumper/axles areas. Everywhere else seems to stay on pretty well with a light spray needed in various places as touch up. I'm planning on keeping this truck for at least 10 years and maybe longer so this is a long term test vehicle in many ways (one of which is the FF test and another is the 6 speed problematic transmission fluid test with Amsoil Synature Synthetic Trans fluid and regular testing of the trans oil for analysis to ensure no wearing problems). There's lots of ways to ensure a vehicles long life. After my results with the trailer and axle testing I'm sure FF will allow my trailer to last basically forever as long as I keep it protected. (it is a galvanized trailer frame with a regular steel axle asm).
In short, the advantage of Fluid Film is not that it's a rust preventer as much as it is an "oxygen prevention product". See rust is actually a method only due to the oxygen getting to the surface along with other corrosive materials. Eliminate the oxygen portion and you stop it from rusting. An easy test of this is to spray FF onto a rusted surface that sits out in the environment. Like a steel hitch and latch asm. Spray it with FF and the rust will stop and the metal will actually turn grey again as long as the surface is FF protected (it will wash off and wear off eventually and need retreated). Just like FF advertising says. That's how it works. It keeps the rust from occurring.
In short, the advantage of Fluid Film is not that it's a rust preventer as much as it is an "oxygen prevention product". See rust is actually a method only due to the oxygen getting to the surface along with other corrosive materials. Eliminate the oxygen portion and you stop it from rusting. An easy test of this is to spray FF onto a rusted surface that sits out in the environment. Like a steel hitch and latch asm. Spray it with FF and the rust will stop and the metal will actually turn grey again as long as the surface is FF protected (it will wash off and wear off eventually and need retreated). Just like FF advertising says. That's how it works. It keeps the rust from occurring.
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using this for 3 years now with fluid film, sometimes have to warm up the fluid film to get it to flow and it stinks, be prepared
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That’s pretty inexpensive, what do you use for the container?I’ve been reading about the FF treatment, our newest vehicle is a 4 year old Honda Pilot. Last oil change I did, i saw a bit of surface rust on some panels underneath the vehicle. I cleaned them up and hit them with rust oleum. I’m thinking about buying a gallon and a sprayer. I’d probably pressure wash the underside and after it’s completely dry use the fluid film.Astro Pneumatic UNDERCOATING GUN ECONOMY AIR AO4538 | Zoro
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using this for 3 years now with fluid film, sometimes have to warm up the fluid film to get it to flow and it stinks, be prepared
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