Good choice of words in the beginning, “protecting your ‘liability’” rather than ‘investment’. A lot of people think cars are investments, they aren’t. Cars are liabilities

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

It makes me laugh when people call them investments... I just call them toys. I know all my toys are a waste of money. And im ok with that...

@ReefHeater

6 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard lol yup exactly

@biblereadings7617

6 ай бұрын

I wouldn’t say all cars are liabilities but the majority of them are. These new cars that people keep buying or acquiring via lease or finance agreements make me laugh when they see me with my 00 Civic, and 87 Accord. They laugh because my car is old. I laugh back because I invested in them as basic A-Z cars that get me to work and back and I fix and build it from scratch. The new cars liabilities. The old cars, especially if they’re Honda or Toyota, if taken care of correctly, cheap on gas, parts, fixing them can be learned via google and KZread, and cheap insurance depending on where you live and how use it and a good record along with qualifying for classic insurance.

@1991tommygun

6 ай бұрын

Tell that to people who bought Svt Cobra Terminators for 20k a few years ago and sell them for 45k now. Depends on what you buy. A shitbox colorado or Kia wont ever be worth anything

@ReefHeater

6 ай бұрын

@@1991tommygun yes but very rare

This is by far the best undercoat video on KZread. Clear, concise and with multiple examples of its effectiveness. Good job!

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you! Just a small youtube channel trying to show off what works best for me. Appreciate the support.

Im sure people from warmer climates think it looks like a disgusting mess. Those of us from up north think it looks beautiful! That ford is a pristine salt belt specimen right there. Congrats!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Its holding up very well. I am very happy with the results on the F150. Its my first new vehicle that ive been able to attempt to preserve since day one. If i lived down south i would probably still fluid film but only every 3-5 years. Maybe not.

@uniformsixfour

6 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard I recently got my first new car as well. I managed to hang half a gallon on the underside of a small SUV. People argue about which product is best but any additional performance to fluid film is utterly superfluous.

My 10 yr. old F 250 has been Krown sprayed every year since new. ZERO rust and for $150.00 or so a year, it's a no brainer. The only downside is missing a fluid leak early. Great video!

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

I'm glad to hear you do something to combat rust. Krown spray centers is not prevalent around my area, but neither is FF. I'm not worried about fluid leaks similar to yourself. Check the fluids every so often and you will be able to figure it out before it's catestrophic.

@BIshup95

2 ай бұрын

Is that the aluminum body generation or the steel body?

I also live in Wisconsin and couldn’t agree more with you. I swear by this stuff. I also used the Amazon gun and switched to the fluid film gun which was much more efficient. Great job 👍🏻

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Wisconsinites unite, fluid film is the way! Thanks for the support! 🤝

Make sure you get inside the box frame. On pickup trucks, it's especially a bad spot inside the frame, right behind the cab, where it turns upwards to the box. Everything that gets inside the higher part settles in that low spot. My truck frame was great on the outside, but rotted from the inside out in that spot. When I opened it up to repair the frame, it was full of wet sand and stones, and it had been sitting dry for a couple months in the summer. Since salt attracts water, and there was salt mixed in with the sand, it had pulled water from the moisture in the air in and soaked the sand and dirt that was sitting in that spot. It was a similar story for the valley between the inner and outer rear fender. Best bet there is to take out the tail lights and pressure wash that area out and then get the wand in there and get the top area inside the rear quarter cleaned and coated well.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

You betcha, the inside of my frames usually have more FF than the outside. I just repaired a section of box frame that had the exact same issue as you described except it was leaves instead of sand. What a disaster. The video is posted on my channel if you want to see it.

Great video brother! vehicles are looking good!!! Can't wait to do my truck too!

Great video, I really appreciate the thoroughness of your work there.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Im glad you found it helpful. Thanks for the support.

Very thorough job! Tremendous work sir!

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! Just trying to keep some expensive junk rust free junk. :)

Great video! Fluid Film works great. After spraying the vehicle, wait until dark and use a flashlight to find any areas that were missed and get those with the spray cans with the flexible wand if needed. And even if a couple of places are missed Fluid Film wicks its way towards them over time.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Great tip, thanks for the support and comment!

Thank you Scotty for all you do. Because of you countless amounts of people like myself have learned to do our own maintenance Potentially saving us thousands of dollars.. we appreciate all your hard work. Cheers from mass ole.

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

RIP SCOTTY K

Great post. Been doing fluid film for 12 years on my vehicles no rust no problems. Heavy salt and brine used here in the GTA. Greater Toronto area. Ontario. Thanks

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

You have it similar if not worse in regards to salty winters! 12 years is promising! i hope to get the same amount and make a video on it too. :)

@DG-hq6rc

5 ай бұрын

Any issues with rubber boots and plastics and stuff?

Outstanding job undercoating your truck. Cars and trucks are so expensive these days, we need to keep them running as long as possible. You are a great communicator, and thorough with your procedure. I Thank You for your time and effort for sharing your expertise and wish you great success on KZread!

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support on this video. Hearing from viewers like you is very rewarding. I hope this video can help every person in the rust belt. It's a shame how much we have to spend to get a decent vehicle and our century old practices just ruin them!

Thank you so much for this video. You’re good people.

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, I'm glad you found it beneficial!

Thanks for doing a thorough job, if you were local, I know where i would be going. I bought a used 2019 Jeep Wrangler this year which wasn't oil sprayed and its going in today for diy fluid. Better late than never!

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I used to coat my GMC Sierra in a 60/40 blend of transmission fluid and diesel fuel. Worked really good. Anything is better then nothing in my eyes.

Awesome video! Thanks so much. I learned a lot. Great work!

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! I'm glad you learned something.

I love how you call what it is a liability.

@alecaagaard

2 ай бұрын

Going down in value every second...

Great experience with this product on salty norwegian roads to. Cant beat it!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! anything is better than nothing!

Thank You, lots of great information and tips. I've a 1986 Diesel Blazer that has never seen Winter, it has only 36K miles on it with zero corrosion, this process and product look to be exactly what I need. I live in Northern Michigan, the road salt is terrible, this undercoating will give my Blazer a fighting chance.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Im glad this video helped you make an informed decision. You wont be disappointed with FF. PROTECT THAT BLAZER AT ALL COSTS, SIR!

@hkguitar1984

6 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard Thank You Again. Yes, that Blazer's frame rails are still a semi-gloss black just like when they left the factory, mechanically everything is like brand new. I purchased the Blazer sight-unseen back in 2011 for only $4800. This truck even still has the factory window sticker from 1986, the original price the government paid was $32,900 for the vehicle!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

That sounds like an absolute time capsule. I think we need to see a video of this thing!@@hkguitar1984

@hkguitar1984

6 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard Agreed, I really should post a video of it. Right now I'm installing the Dog Head Starter Relay Modification, I've got a lot of the dash wiring harness apart. Ugh, I've so many projects and so little time!

Awesome man. Been spraying my tundra for years now. Great product

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Good to hear! thanks for watching!!

Just had my 05 Land Cruiser and 08 Tundra undercoated by a competitor over here in Michigan. I was happy with the work and very glad I got it done, but they definitely did not take the wheels and well skirting off. I imagine I paid less as a function of it, but your approach is very impressive.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thank you for the support. That might be something outside of their standard package and you need to ask / pay extra for it to get some. Anything is better than nothing though!

I loved your data, great stuff

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

Good work. I also do my own trucks up here on the east coast of Canada. I have a couple of 42” wands that help get in boxed sections of frames etc. I use rust check coat and protect and it has worked over the last decade for me. My new tundra is my first vehicle with felt liners and I have to drop them down before winter and do that extra step!

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Felt liners suck! Thanks for the comment sir! I have used those wands before, I don't care for them as much as just sticking the tip of the gun in and letting it rip. I might be overdoing it, but I'm ok with that. It makes me feel good inside. 🤪

@g_unit6773

7 ай бұрын

​@@alecaagaard Let it rip!! This is also my approach 👍😎👍

@niceguy4421

6 ай бұрын

I'm in Nova Scotia, have an appointment booked in two days to get my 2023 Madza 3 Rust Checked

Excellent video.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, glad you liked it.

I did the exact same thing to my Subaru in the fall. Pulling out all the plugs, fender liners, splash shields, and such was my thinking too and I'm glad I did! There's an insane amount of areas where the car can rust out from. Simply coating surfaces doesn't do much when the rust starts from inside, I learned that on my 08 accord haha. Great video.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Sounds like you did it right and a great job of it! You know it, surface rust isn't the reason a vehicle gets parked, parted out or junked. It's the inside out that does it. Thanks for watching!

@timmiller7589

5 ай бұрын

So how difficult is the “overspray cloud” to remove from the painted surface? Any potential etching or anything if not removed promptly? Thanks- great video!

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

@@timmiller7589 an average hand wash takes it off. No scrubbing or worries about paint damage. It comes from sheep, so it's not that harsh.

Great video, I ordered the product and gun to do my new Bronco Wildtrak. Thank You!!!

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

That's awesome, your vehicle, wallet and anyone who has to work on that vehicle in 10 years will thank you!

I can highly recommend repurposing a big plastic syringe (100ml or more)! Cut of the front and attach some kind of adapter for a suitable bigger tube. I 3d printed an adapter for the tube and simply glued it on. Filling the Tank takes much less than a minute and there is near to zero spill of fluid film 😊 Love this stuff, messy but effective! Thank you for showing your results.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

This is a great tip. I'll look into that to make my process easier for next year. 😁

Aeesome stuff. Thanks for the info!

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Wow, your truck looks new and better than my 09 taco in NJ garage kept with 200,000 miles. I regret not doing any rust prevention measures now it is time to start with a free frame replacement.

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

I learned from the school of hard knocks too. Had plenty of rusty stuff before I found FF. This stuff should save your new frame!

Nicely done! I know trucks are heavy duty; but I'd like to see more CARS done. They sit lower & get most abuse than a 4WD that sits higher. Thanks!

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

I do our Ford edge very similar to a car. It's a unibody construction. The concept is the same, your just filling more small holes in the 'floor' compared to frame rails. Take off any shielding and get behind it and put the shielding back up. I don't have a car to make a video on at the moment. Maybe another time in the future. Thanks for watching!

Solid video! Last year I took up the task to fight the good fight of WI brine and chose CRC 06026 on my new F150s frame. And would highly recommend using on new trucks if you have customers that prefer a clean finish. One thing to add- stay away from coating GM 1500 and up frames as they continue to coat with wax from the factory (even though their coating will prematurely fail after 1 year anyways). Fluid film and all lanolin based products will penetrate the wax causing the factory wax to sloth off exposing more bare metal. Keep up the good work.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Good tips sir. I have experience with GM coatings, theres better products than FF to use on them for sure. Although, in contrary, my dads 2019 silverado trailboss is FF and after 4 years and 30K miles it still has all the wax on it and zero rust. I will admit, it definitely ruins the wax, which was junk from the start. Thats one of the biggest reasons i switched from GM to Ford on my latest purchase.

Lol agree on the total PIA of filling Fluid Fill gun. Been doing my vehicles for years and it's the best thing possible you can do for your vehicles.🤘

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

It's a sacrifice worth doing. Let's not talk about that dang gun too much. Bucket top pump next year for sure! Thanks for the comment and watching!

Appreciate the video !

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great video! God Bless!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment Michael!

thank you for your video and advice

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

When I was in Mi. Used Rust Check. Worked well. Fluid Film wasn’t well known or popular like today. The poor guys rust preventative was used motor oil and kerosene mixed. And a pump sprayer. Def helped.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

I used to make my own concoction of ATF and diesel fuel about 10 years ago before i found out what fluid film was. Whatever works for you!

Great video! I've been using Woolwax for 5 years now on all my vehicles its Fluid Film but thicker...Doesnt wash off from road spray or car washes! Highly recommend

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

I might have to give it a shot, but I'm not sure I can on any of my stuff that's been filmed. Switching might be hard.

@bruno8241

6 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard I have used both on top of one another it's the same lanolin based product👍 the woolwax is made to smell less and thicker consistency and also comes in black and straw (fluidfilm color)👍

Well done. For my truck in addition to the Fluid Film i use a high temp grease on the oil pan as well as the drive shaft. I put it on by hand with rubber gloves. I holds up better on the oil pan as well as the driveshaft than the Fluid Film.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Good tip, do you have a steel oil pan?

@89unica

6 ай бұрын

Yes, they prematurely rot out on the Ram trucks, the grease holds up much better on the pan than the Fluid Film due to the temperature.@@alecaagaard

Awesome video! I didn't think about removing the whole inner fender liners to apply but that helps a lot. If you get a customer vehicle in that's about the same age, 4-5 years and wasn't treated yet, would be a good comparison video for how the treatment helps in your particular area in comparison to no treatment. 👍👍

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

It would be a good comparison, unfortunately i don't do customer vehicles, and all my family members get the FF treatment. :)

@scubasteve7946

5 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard haha well maybe something else will roll through your shop someday to display the rusty goodness 😁. Happy new year

Brand new lol we have been using fluid film on the farm for years on parts that sit for the season inside air seeders compartments had to give you hard time good video

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thank you sir, i can't thank FF enough for keeping these things looking brand new. I've seen hundreds of vehicles that look like total crap just a couple years into their life. Couldn't aFORD to let that happen to mine.

Great video. I wish more people that live in high salt areas would be more aware of this.

@alecaagaard

4 ай бұрын

i wish it was more readily available. I dont think people really even know its an option. Theres almost no local business in my area that offer this. Just hard rubber coatings.

@Doomzdayxx

4 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard rubber coatings are trash. We were super on that. I guess it varies from vehicle to vehicle, but my 4runner, if properly oil sprayed, will not rot. That's mostly the same for body on frame vehicles. Again, I think the dealerships, being more local, should deal with it. Manufacturers can't cater their entire line of vehicles to a statistically small portion of customers. This stuff needs to be handled locally.

@alecaagaard

4 ай бұрын

I think the chevy Colorado in my video is going to have a hard time in its life. The amount of small holes and intricacies is insane. I suppose we will find out in a couple years eh?!@@Doomzdayxx

I live in NW Illinois and drive a 2014 Jeep JKUR Rubicon. I FF it every fall and it still looks good underneath..

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

AWESOME! almost 10 years running then?

F150 looks awesome for 4 winters. I do my vehicles but buy cans. I may need to up my game as many family members could benefit from using a coat of fluid film. Much faster for sure. Never though of taking wheel liners out. My new 22 Corolla will need to get that done. I'm in Northeast NYS bad winters too.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Im really happy with the F150 and its current state of rust free-ness. I hope the fluid film will continue to hold it up for many years. I think you would like to upgrade from the cans to a gun. I think the cans are chump to the gun now that ive used it for a few years. Thanks for watching the video!

Awesome I had mine done by Krown oil Not sure if they went to those lengths but hopefully they sprayed it good on my 2021 Buick Enclave. I live in Michigan

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

I hope so too. Generally if its a brick and mortar they will do a thorough job. Do you have to do the Krown oil yearly as well?

@daddydaytimeday

5 ай бұрын

Yes they recommend yearly.

Great video, maybe next time show using the tubes on the spray gun? I do this to all of my vehicles as well, never thought about pulling the wheel well liners, I will be doing that. Thanks!!!!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Wheel liners are an awesome addition to a vehicle in modern engineering. Why the heck they decided carpet instead of plastic baffles me. I'm sure it's cheaper and might kill some more road noise. As a detailer and clean freak, I hate those carpet liners. Oh well.

I do the same thing on my vehicles. I use Cosomoline in the really inaccessible areas, when I do the initial treatment. It helps to drive down a dusty road after treatment - builds up a protective layer on the undercarriage. Low pressure garden hose wash is OK - just no pressure washing. I treat mine annually here in PA salt belt.

@alecaagaard

4 ай бұрын

Ive heard good things about hard wax and cosomoline for the initial treatment. I might have to try that once. How long have you been doing that treatment? seen good results?

@brucesheehe6305

4 ай бұрын

It works like a champ. I have vehicles that I drive in the winter treated annually. It is worth it. Pittsburgh Oil Undercoating in Monroeville PA. @@alecaagaard

Ive been using FF on my 2015 since day 1. Recoat every other year. No underbody rust so far in the rust belt

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

F150? That's awesome results! Thanks for watching!

fluid film really atomizes good can see those clouds of it in video. I could maybe use face shield like you guys have also disposable beanies.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Absolutely! I have a hat dedicated to fluid filming! Thanks for the comment!

You should do a video of gown it holds up after a wash? When the roads get salted I have ocd and need to get that washed off

I use a gallon of 30w bar and chain oil with a tube of red tacky grease ratio heated up in a crockpot ! Spray it on hot with a undercoating gun.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Sounds Delicious! Im sure it works great!

If I only had a lift! I used jack stands inside my narrow garage. It was a pain in the ass. Did not remove the tires or wheel well liners. But I did remove the skid plates and dust covers inside the front wheel wells. Im pretty sure I dont have to worry about it. Brand new '23 Toyota Tacoma.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

You and your Tacoma will thank you for years to come. Anything is better than nothing!

Thanks bud !

Hi from central part of Norway! (Your name suggests Scandinavian heritage) We know all about salt and brine on our roads, a good undercoat is essential here, and on your roads also, I understand

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! You are absolutely right, Danish in fact. The salt here is pretty crazy. No one gets taught how to deal with poor conditions on roads, so they salt the living hell out of the roads.

@greengrayradio1394

7 ай бұрын

Same here. Some drivers don't "read" the road conditions, and drive like on dry summer conditions when on smaller, non-salted roads..@@alecaagaard

Impressive!

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Glad you liked the video.

Wife’s spoon got me in a lot of trouble. I prep the 5 gallon fluid film with a paint mixing drill bit / drill. I hold a heat gun against the surface while I’m mixing until it liquifies.

Did this to my 2019 Ram . First gravel road I drove had a rusty looking cloud of dust. Looked like the whole under body was rusted. Rusty tint is now gone.. I also spray black paint over the fluid film in the wheel wells. Looks better.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Maybe fluid film black would be a good option for you?

WOW seeing these trucks on a lift with the liners removed. That sucker would be rotted in a couple of years. Great job!!! Fluid film the world !!!

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Yeah... Those Colorados scare the hell out of me... they are going to be rust magnets like crazy!

I do this same thing with my hondas living in Michigan but I have to crawl under them and that becomes a pain but it's sure does work.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

It's definitely a PITA. I did it for 3 years doing 3 vehicles per year. Well worth the couple hours though. I don't even worry when I see the salt trucks out.

Get a pump for your 5 gallon pale. I buy it by the 55gal and use a pump on the drum. Fills the container with 2 pumps.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

You betcha, thank you! another viewer recommended one of those! I will be getting one for next year!

Building a garage and equipping it with a hoist seems like a great investment!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

I agree. I do all my own service, mechanics and builds, so a lift is essential to keeping it 'fun',

Nice video fyi I use a a pancake it works fine but I don’t have a lift so it has more time to keep up. They have a 360 wand for the aerosol cans and I find it easier in the doors.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Awesome info. I have never tried a pancake but that's definitely going to be helpful for someone watching this video. The 360 wands are great for small places.

Awesome

@alecaagaard

28 күн бұрын

thanks for watching!

With the cost of new vehicles manufactures could do a LOT more to prevent corrosion.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

I couldn't agree more; but we gotta do what we gotta do!

@Doomzdayxx

4 ай бұрын

I actually disagree. I think the dealerships drop the ball on this one. We can't expect manufactures to oil spray every single vehicle. Rust is not an issue everywhere. It has to be more localized.

@alecaagaard

4 ай бұрын

@@Doomzdayxx manufactures could design self draining body panels and gaps, and not use foam between panels. It would make a huge difference.

Wish I knew about this stuff long ago. I'm your neighbor have the same issues in MN. I used Blaster surface shield last year on my 22 Tacoma and like in your vid you can see where you missed. Both products will make your vehicle last until your engine or trany fail! With out it you know rotted out frame by 7-8 years.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! That surface shield is pretty good stuff, I wish they sold it in larger quantities. Similar to fluid film.

@cbayless4294

7 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard one and 5 gal buckets are available at Napa auto in Minnesota.

Ive been spraying fluid film for a few years on a older plow dump truck trying to save it from the salt.if it isnt washed off in the spring it mixes with the fluid film and makes a corrosive paste that isnt effective for the next winter. In years past we would use used transmission oil on our beach fishing rigs to protect them from the salt along the beaches and ocean spray.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment, thats some good info. I have never ran into the corrosive paste issue. i would assume the rain water takes care of that on its own. Ive use the old transmission oil and diesel fuel mix on my older GMC and that held up really good actually. the frame on that still looks really good even though it now gets parked for winter. It had 4 winters with the trans/diesel mix.

It’s nuts how cheaply made are those trucks. Great video.

@alecaagaard

28 күн бұрын

Thanks for watching, its definitely crazy to see the difference compared to my trucks that are 20-25 years old.

Great video. How long after you completed a vehicle were you able to drive? Also how much trouble do you think it would be if you had to do the complete vehicle with the spray cans ? Again Thanks, Steve

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment sir, you can drive immediately afterwards there isn't much dry time. I don't think I would use the cans simply because of cost and time. I think they are $8 a can? That adds up fast. Coverage is definitely a downfall too. But, if it's all you can do, it's definitely better than nothing!

Just sprayed my F250 this past weekend. Just wish it didn't smell so bad even days later 😅.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

You betcha! the garage does have one heck of an odor for about a week when both of our vehicles get sprayed the same day. Even worse if theres a rain in the same day.

Sir, just an AWESOME VIDEO on protect a vehicle from salt and that nasty brine, GREAT JOB!!!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Thank you, Glad you liked it!

I used AMSOIL Heavy Duty Metal Protector on my Tacoma. First coat went on when the truck was new, the second coat went on at 3 years. After 9 Ohio winters I traded the truck in with no rust anywhere on or under it. The underside was not dirty or oily and I sprayed the bottom of the truck at every cleaning. I know FF works, but it needs applied every year and it will wash off.

@alecaagaard

2 ай бұрын

Thats great results. The hardened wax coatings like amsoil HD, wool wax, Boss wax and others are awesome for frames but fall short in almost all other areas when it comes to undercoating. FF is awesome because it stays liquid and 'creeps' into body panels and cavities that a hard coating would never touch. FF also gets behind seams, sealed or welded, where hard wax would not. FF falls short with durability in certain areas. A combo of both is really the best option.

@timalan7406

2 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard That's good to know.

I use fluid film.. drive down highway at 60 mph in rain... film is gone from spray areas. I now use cosmoline on open areas first, when it dries, I use fluid film for all the nooks and crannies. I have a 3 foot flexible wand with 4 way nozzle to get inside holes.

@alecaagaard

2 ай бұрын

That sounds like it works great for you. I have never had an issue with the film coming off after one rain storm, and clearly even when it does come off its not enough to cause rust issues. 🤝 Thanks for watching and the suggestion!

a cheap amazon hand pump for the bucket makes filling the gun very easy. also using a pressurized cup gun or even better an airless paint sprayer works better than the cheap suction type guns. the Rodac gun is half the price of the Fluid Film gun and is pressurized and has wands. used airless paint sprayers can be found pretty cheap at yard sales and dont require an air compressor and can take a 1 or 5 gallon pail

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the tip, I'll have to try that in the future!

@fnagdungdagint

6 ай бұрын

Great tip. However, my car is on jackstands, so I worry that the paintgun would struggle with the low angle. It might also be a bit cumbersome underneath that low clearing. I don’t really want a compressor. Doing the job with cans is no dream either. Its like choosing between the least bad options 😄

@volks-jager

6 ай бұрын

@@fnagdungdagint airless actually is more maneuverable as it doesnt have a 1 quart can hanging down and can spray at any angle (the can type gun dont work upside down or at extreme angles as the straw comes out of the fluid) you dont have to use a long wand on airless - they make short wands or you can use no wand and just a spray tip

@fnagdungdagint

6 ай бұрын

@@volks-jager How many watts do you need? Fluid film is kind of like ketshup ☺️. I have my eyes on a 650w airless one. Think it would be enough? Bosh pfs 5000 e is also a alternative. That one is 1200w, but have the reservoir hanging under the gun.

@volks-jager

6 ай бұрын

​@@fnagdungdagint doesnt matter they are made to spray latex paint which is pretty thick. just get the type that takes a 1 or 5 gallon bucket. but make sure the fluid film is not super cold. fluid film sprays better the warmer it is. leave bucket near heater vent if you can and it will thin out. and make sure to mix it up really well. we actually had to spray some in a cold garage once so we warmed some up in a presto pot and it sprayed awesome. here is a clip on youtube of someone using an airless - kzread.infoYaKK_uXKi8g he is using Woolwax, but that is the same thing as Fluid Film

This is beneficial as long as the place where you take it knows what they are doing, otherwise the brand new vehicles with the sensors can get messed up from this stuff.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Do you have a specific situation, make, model and sensor you are talking about? I have experience fluid filming all the big auto MFG and have never had an issue with messing up any sensors. Albeit i dont spray sensors just to spray them...

peanut oil goes on the exhaust. Get the exhaust hot and It bakes right on leaving a coating. It will look stained though. But better than rust.

@alecaagaard

4 ай бұрын

Thats a very interesting tip. Thanks for sharing!

Great video .how much does it take to do a sub compact car .does the fluid film coat shelves and other things in your work shop

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

I think an initial coating on a SC car would take a gallon or less. It does leave a light film, but that also depends on how good your ventilation is. Hope this helps, thanks for watching!

I live in southern Wisconsin. How does on hire you to treat a vehicle? Business page? Great video. Thanks!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Check out my buddy, his business name is "Nomad autoworks LLC" on facebook. He is located in Janesville wi and does very thorough work similar to myself. Unfortunately im not set up for customers at the moment. I have a frame off resto turbo build im working on right now and all the summer toys are stored too.

Also old auto trans fluid with 10% acetone is good to put inside the doors

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Auto trans and diesel is something ive used before. Never heard of the Acetone. If it works, it works!

I used FF for years but switched to wool wax. It's made by FF and it's basically the same stuff but thicker and doesn't smell as much. You can also get it in black.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thats good info, how did that go for you switching? I have thought about giving it a try but i wasnt sure how the two would mix. Did you have to pressure wash your frame before reapplying?

@stevenl34

5 ай бұрын

You don't have to do anything different , it's the same stuff made by the same company it's just thicker so it stays on better and it doesn't have that strong smell. One trick to using it would be to warm it up. we have a few bottles that fit the gun and fill them up and put them in a pan of warm water and take them one at a time use one fillit up put it in the water and get a warm one. We use the same gun as fluid film. @@alecaagaard

On the fence on doing my 4Runner after reading that this stuff is hard on rubber bushings, boots, and electrical connections. Looks good, though.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

I would not worry about that too much sir. I have only had one thing swell up on me and thats the lower rocker panel door seals on the edge. You can just barely see it from under the car. I have never had a bushing, boot or electrical connector show any negative signs from FF. I would go for it if i were you!!

I have a 2016 Chevy Silverado that I fluid filmed the same week I purchased it new from Holz Chevrolet in Wisconsin. When I went in for my first oil change they told me my vehicle was now void of any warranty protection. 7 years later now still no rust and no warranty so I'm glad I did it but for years worried about not any factory warranty.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

That's awesome to hear you are having great results. In the future you can tell any dealership, including Holz that they are full of Bullsh!t! They cannot void an entire warranty because you fluid filmed the vehicle. They would need to prove that the fluid film caused the broken part. You can look this up for more info called Magnuson moss warranty act. 👍

@stevenewsam6698

7 ай бұрын

Holz Chevrolet lied to you.

@user-tb7rn1il3q

7 ай бұрын

The dealer can’t void the warranty.

@markperza384

6 ай бұрын

Are you saying factory rust warranty or motor and drive train warranty?

@toenails.

6 ай бұрын

@@markperza384 Not sure about rust and corrosion warranty? They said I voided my factory warranty because the fluid film attracts dirt and would cause premature wear. The exact words from the service manager. Does not matter now because all the warranty is over from 2016. All I know is my truck is still rust free unlike many other 2016 Silverados.

I do like it , But when you have to do any work on the underside it's messy. Because I did a lot of lifts on trucks and when I seen it's been done I know itts going to be a long messy day .

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

It might be messy but i bet the rusted bolts are not a worry. :)

Thanks for the video. What if you vehicle already has some crustation? will this stop of slow this?

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

How bad are your barnicals? 😂 Yes, you can use these exact same tips and tricks on a vehicle that has rust. If it is well applied and coated it can complete stop preexisting rust and prevent future rust. Highly recommend.

My dad use to do this to all his plowing equipment and when he retired, he left me some of the fluid film tools, what are you changing to do a job like this? I might get me a pal and do some other peoples cars too... Just curious.... TIA!

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

I dont do this for others at the moment, but ive seen price ranges from 5-900 for initial coats depending on vehicle size! could be very lucrative

Think there's any benefit to every few years doing a powerwash down and re-applying fresh? Obviously just recoating is easiest, but wonder if there are any disadvantages to recoating over and over the grime that collects.

@alecaagaard

3 ай бұрын

You definitely could, especially if you wanted the underside to look nice. I don't really worry about the grime because it has 6 months of rain to wash off any of the salt during the summer months. Then it's just some dirt and rocks, and I'm ok with those being in the film. Even if I washed it off they would likely come right back.

Where in Wisconsin are your? How much for a 2023 Rav 4. Thanks for the great video. Mike

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Im Glad you like the work, unfortunately im not doing it for customers at this time. Just myself! you can check out "nomad autoworks" he is near the IL/WI border in Janesville and does great FF.

Buy this man a dictionary. It is a nice video.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

A Dictionary? How about a beer?

@coltonkruse2313

4 ай бұрын

My guess is he is confused by your use of "liability". Hilariously he is the one who needs to use a dictionary. Which is usually how it is with people on the internet.

Awesome video on rust protection!Where in Wisconsin are you located, and how much do you charge?

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, I dont do this for customers, but you can check out "Nomad Auto Works LLC" in south central WI he does FF and is very reasonable.

spray those running board brackets heavily. all the salt saturated snow builds up right behind the front wheels and hangs there and really beats them up..

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

And inside too. I've had one running board replaced due to corrosion.

To late for me....had to replace the front and rear subframe (and associated parts) on my 2010 Legacy. That at 110,000 miles after commuting 30 miles into Boston for about 10 years.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Isnt it amazing how quickly a nice rust free car can get ruined by salt? 10 years ago my 2001 gmc sierra went from the cleanest truck i could buy to needing rocker panels in one snow storm.

You do this work for us guys with only a home garage? I am near MKE. I do most of my own work, but I can't get fully under my truck in my attached garage. I have wanted this done to my 2011 ram that is still in great shape because it was from down south, had it up in WI for second year now. I had a chevy with swiss cheese frame that spent its whole life in WI, it was only 12 years old and was beyond repair.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the interest. Check out my buddy, his business name is "Nomad autoworks LLC" on facebook. He is located in Janesville wi and does very thorough work similar to myself. Unfortunately im not set up for customers at the moment. I have a frame off resto turbo build im working on right now and all the summer toys are stored too.

@nellermann

5 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard will do! Have family over there.

Question about the application: I'm an Automotive detailer in the northeast and considering offering this type of service. And one thing I worry is the paint when installing this. Are you not worried about this stuff getting on the paint with it being an aerosol and leaving imperfections and if it does happen is it easy to compound out and polish. Would love some feedback. I understand you can put a cover on top to avoid all of this. But for my own sanity, I would like to know. Thanks In advance.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

Good question and thanks for watching the video. The short answer is no, it does nothing to the paint. it is a natural coating derived from sheeps wool. Offering these coatings can be a very good business idea, especially if you have a good area to do it away from what id call the "clean" portion of your shop. You can see in my video that i have almost nothing in my shop aside from a storage shelf. I took all my tool boxes, benches, and my jet skis/other toys out and put them outside. I do this not because i am worried about damage, but i dont want to be cleaning the FF off for the next x number of months. Although a cover or drop cloth/painters plastic might be a good idea in theory, i have attempted to drop cloth off vehicles in the past and because of the way that the FF atomized, it gets between body panels, or out of crevasse and actually got trapped under the drop cloth and made the amount on the exterior worse.

@jackkaeser5934

6 ай бұрын

​@@alecaagaard8th😮

Doesn't cavity wax do the same thing ? It's also sticky and remains on the vehicle for a long time. Is it a good idea to do the underbody with the wax ?

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Good question, yes cavity wax is similar, but once cavity wax dries it dries and does not creep unlike FF. Either way i think its a good idea to do one or the other.

I’ve heard great things about FF, but I’ve also heard it swells up rubber bushings and destroys them. Thoughts?

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

It will definitely swell door seals. Never had a problem with suspension bushings tho. Thanks for watching!

Where about in Wisconsin? And how much do you charge for a job like this? I'm interested in getting my truck done.

@alecaagaard

2 ай бұрын

I'm in southern wi. You can checkout 'Nomad auto' on Facebook. He Is a good buddy who owns a shop and does this same level of workmanship.

Is all of your driving on paved roads? I live on a gravel road and the dust gets stuck everywhere underneath the vehicle. I find I have to power wash before going for my undercoating.

@alecaagaard

7 ай бұрын

The short answer is yes; paved. Gravel roads are very uncommon in WI. With that being said when I do find myself on gravel (MN or IA) I'm not going very fast as I don't want rock chips and to deal with the dust. The caviot to that is that you can see in the vid that my frame has lots of dirt and small rocks stuck to it. I just spray right over it and I've never had a problem. As long as the base is clean, the superficial layers don't matter as much. Thanks for watching!

What is your opinion on black fluid film? It looks great on the undercarriage. Probably more money and just for appearance?

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for the question. I think the black is equally as good as a product. i will definitely choose to use that on a vehicle that has pre-existing rust to make it look nice. I think the cost is basically the same. I do like the clear in the doors and body panels where you commonly see remnants running out though.

I just had Krown applied to my truck. So far so good.

@alecaagaard

6 ай бұрын

Anything is better than nothing! i know thats a popular coating out east!

@blkfeet29

6 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard yeah it is. My father in law swears by it. I've heard great things about fluid film also.

You can use pb over rust and it still protects

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Thats awesome. Thanks for the comment

Does this stuff freezes in bitterly cold? If it does then spraying on suspension plastic boot must be a big no.

@alecaagaard

5 ай бұрын

Good question. No, it doesn't freeze. There's no water in it. It does become a little less viscous, but still fluid.

You need a fogger for the box frames and the guy that does mine uses black fluid film

@alecaagaard

4 ай бұрын

no need for fog, it full blown rained fluid film inside that frame.

@jamesyurky3048

4 ай бұрын

@@alecaagaard yep just think about what you said you were wasting fluid film with out using a fogger.