Chicago Meet-up and possible Fluid Film opportunity

[linuxgod]

It's not a hard or rubberized undercoating or tar - it's made of lanolin and really more like spraying dish soap.

http://www.fluid-film.com/automotive-applications/

Admittedly this is the first application for me. But I wash religiously during the winter and even with the last two being pretty mild for Chicago (minimal snow, ice, and salt usage) I'm still seeing rust starting to form particularly on welds along the frame, diff, etc. I am curious as to whether it's best to still wash the undercarriage regularly once applied or whether it's best to leave it alone and let the coating do its job.

I personally would avoid the tar-like or rubberized coatings. They will temporarily stop new rust because they coat your body/frame/etc but as soon as moisture can get underneath they will promote rust by retaining moisture. In addition, improperly applying those thick undercoatings can plug up drain holes and trap moisture.

 

[Reckless]

Looks good, I am going to try to come early so I can bring more cars.

 

[GoISU]

Ok. Looks like I've got enough interest to move this event to ChiTown4X4 in Carol Stream which is right down the street from my place in Wheaton. Joe was nice enough to offer his warehouse space so I could line up trucks and spray them one after another. I believe he will be around Saturday the 28th so free to browse his wares and bring cash if there's anything you're looking for. Lights, RTT, lift kits all the good stuff is pretty well stocked.

Joe is a good buddy and he's offered to let me use the space so I don't have to work with the garage door open, which sounds good to me especially if it's cold or raining.

October 28th location for spray party and meetup is:

Chitown4x4
260 Gerzevske Lane
Carol Stream, Il 60188

They are located BEHIND the Accurate Office Supply Warehouse.

Drive up the right side of the building to the rear lot.

 

[GoISU]

As for the efficacy of Fluid Fluid I think you can keep spraying your undercarriage in the winter or don't. It won't rinse off over the course of a season and the coating should definitely protect the underside from having contact with the salt.

Honestly, the only downside is getting the stuff on your hands when you're working under the truck. If you're planning on replacing your suspension then hold off on the spray job until after you've put your new parts in so then your new parts get a coating before winter.

 

[GoISU]

Just to make sure you guys know that ChiTown4X4 has some street cred with the Land Cruiser crowd, all pics taken at their shop.

 

[Natetroknot]

Man, what a bummer - I have to back out.

On another note guys - the Chitown4x4 guy is well known on the FJ forums and has built a couple REALLY choice FJ's. Last I saw he had a Heritage Blue one all tricked out, now it looks like he went Iceberg......

I'd recommend you bring extra cash, from what I've read this place is really cool and might make the wallet lighter!

Hope it all goes over great @GoISU

 

[Leandro]

BTW, skid plate in or out?

 

[GoISU]

If you can drop the skid great. I won't have time to do do it for you that day. If not I'll hit all the nooks and crannies I can see. If you have the skid I'll shoot the underside of it before you slap it back under there. There should be room to re install it on site if you bring tools and can do it laying on the ground (maybe bring a jack, not sure ChiTown4X4 want us touching their gear and tools).

 

[Luke M]

I'm looking forward to this. I sprayed Fluid Film on my 2015 Wrangler JK when I first purchased it and its been great at keeping rust and corrosion away. I'll be there at 10:00 for reapplication.

 

[GoISU]

Bump to let everyone know we are a go for this Saturday. I should have a nice variety of Toyota's out to get sprayed on Saturday. Old Land Cruisers, new Cruisers and various other Toyota's. Maybe even a couple jeeps coming through.

I will be out there starting at ten am and working until everyone gets sprayed or Joe from ChiTown4X4 kicks me out. I will close the event on this thread so check in here if you want to know if I'm still available to do your truck. Feel free to message me here and check status but I'm not bringing my iPhone under the trucks with me while I spray so don't expect a fast answer.

Come and go as you please, first come first served. See you guys Saturday! I'm really looking forward to seeing everyone's rides!

 

[linuxgod]

Need to take my youngest to soccer practice and winterize my trailer in the AM and then I’ll be out there hopefully around noon guys

 

[Leandro]

Is there a fridge or something to cool the beer?
Anybody bringing a cooler? ARB fridge in back of the truck?

 

[GoISU]

Spraying all makes and models today!

 

[Leandro]

On my way...

 

[GoISU]

We are in the dock at the front of the address. If the overhead doors are closed or if no one is around we popped out for lunch.

 

[Reckless]

Had fun meeting everyone and got 3 of my cars sprayed: 200, 100 and a E350 van. The coating looks great! Much better than I thought.

Thanks GoISU and Linux for setting this up.

 

[Leandro]

Great to meet you all guys, had a great time and truck is rust proofed.

 

[dingoboyexplore]

Was a awesome time today. Thank you again!

 

[GoISU]

Good times. Thanks to all that came out, I am cashed. I brought my folding chair in case I had some down time between trucks... nope. Sprayed all day. Hope I didn’t miss a spot on anyone’s truck, went through a record amount of fluid film. Feel free to share my contact info with anyone else that needs some rust prevention. I wish I could have hung out more but you guys kept me busy today.

Look at that rust proofed pavement where I was working haha!

 

[GoISU]

If you were wondering, the 100 series guys were the winners for most trucks brought out. Glad I could help keep these classics on the road. Met my first 400K + mile land cruiser today. I hope my 200 looks that nice when it’s that old.