Internal rust/moisture prevention?

[MT-PTK]

So in my quest to prevent rust in my 60, I had an idea to get Fluid Film into some very hard to reach areas. My thought is to drill a couple of small holes into the top of the back hatch, tailgate, and roof pillars from the inside of the vehicle. Then shoot fluid Film into those areas at regular intervals and close them up using hole plugs like these...

Hole Plugs | Rubber and Plastic Hole Plugs from StockCap

I've been using FF on the frame and other areas for the last couple of years and it seems to be doing a very good job at protecting the metal. I'm thinking that at the least it couldn't hurt, and it could possibly protect those areas from moisture/rust. What do you think? Good idea or waste of time?

 

[alaska60]

Rust never sleeps my friend..........never!

 

[jfnall]

I wouldn't say its a waste of time, but there are easier ways of doing it then drilling holes. I removed as many panels as possible on the end gate and hatch, etc. You should be able to get most every spot inside the body.

I would suggest to do it all at one time. take out all the carpet, seats, side panels on the doors, cargo area, etc. Do it all at once and let it sit for a week. The smell will kill you. I also put down 2 layers of 1/4" closed cell foam for sound deadening.

The only place I didn't do was the roof. didn't wanna remove the windows to get the headliner out.

I didn't use Fluid Film I used a sound deadener, rust proofing that a hot rod painter got for me. it was about $65 a gallon. It took 1.5 gallons to cover everywhere. could have put a second coat on, but I got anxious and put it back together.

 

[fliphkd778]

No need to drill holes, why not use the existing holes? I would get a piece of vinyl tubing and rig some kind of wand setup like undercoaters use. Something that sprays in radial directions, feed in in the hole and pull it out while spraying...

 

[goldchaser]

Ive done a few 60 roofs from the inside,no need to drill holes,if you punch a couple of tiny holes in the head liner above where the roof joins the pillars you can spray fish oil in that roof area that likes to rust from the inside.
I'd spray alot both sides then park the truck on a hill facing one way then reverse it so it runs the other way making sure the whole roof cops it.
It will seap through to the outside at the rear probably but you know its doing its job,just wipe it off before it dries with turps.

 

[MT-PTK]

Thanks for the replies. If I can get it up into some of those areas without drilling that's much better. I'll see if I can get a wand set up to work with the FF.

 

[jfnall]

Here is what I used.

Dynatron Dyna-Pro #544
rubberized undercoating sound deadener

 

[MT-PTK]

Ive done a few 60 roofs from the inside,no need to drill holes,if you punch a couple of tiny holes in the head liner above where the roof joins the pillars you can spray fish oil in that roof area that likes to rust from the inside....

Up in this area behind the liner? I could unload a can or two up there.


(Borrowed picture from the forum)

 

[goldchaser]

Yep,if you get the pressure packs with the little tube like wd40 you need to make only a tiny hole.

 

[MT-PTK]

Yep,if you get the pressure packs with the little tube like wd40 you need to make only a tiny hole.

That was easy. I just finished up the last of the Fluid Film I had spraying it into the roof and pillar areas. I could hear it working its way down the pillars and along the roof line. It bubbles a bit when you first spray it on as it creeps into all the nooks and crannies. I just used a sharp punch to make little pin holes in the liner just big enough for the spray straw to get through. I can work it left and right to get good coverage so you don't have to go overboard making holes. The bonus is that the holes are so small they are tough to notice if you don't know they are there.


Thanks!

 

[Dano50]

Check out this wand our distributor is selling for Fluid Film aerosol cans:

You can get them here: Fluid Film AS and NAS Spray, Gallons, Pails, and Drums,

 

[MT-PTK]

Check out this wand our distributor is selling for Fluid Film aerosol cans:

You can get them here: Fluid Film AS and NAS Spray, Gallons, Pails, and Drums,

Excellent! That will get it nice and deep. A little steep at $14.50 but it would do the trick in many areas.

FYI...

We had to open up the rockers on my rig this weekend to take care of some rust that had started forming on one side before I bought the rig. Due to the project we decided on, we also opened up the other side and found that the Fluid Film had worked its way inside. I never sprayed it directly inside the rocker since there was no opening. Drain holes and everything had been covered over at one point. I had soaked the underside of my rig and the FF found its way in. When they say it creeps, they ain't kidding.




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[goldchaser]

Whats fluid film?

 

[laguna80]

Check out this wand our distributor is selling for Fluid Film aerosol cans:

You can get them here: Fluid Film AS and NAS Spray, Gallons, Pails, and Drums,

That's awesome. Does that thing work with rattle cans too?

 

[AdventureToolCompany]

PB Blaster has a product called "PB Corrosion Stop"

Link:Corrosion Stop

It runs about $5 a can and is as easy to spray on as WD-40. It comes out as a semi-thick clear liquid and coats and penetrates into the seams of whatever your spraying...

I historically used "WexOil" on my Triumph TR-6, but have found the PB CSP to be easier to source and use. I've shot all my vehicles and apply it my 60 at least once a year. After the first detailed coating with all my door/body panels off, I simply shoot it up and into all the drain holes on the doors and rear body panels (any trapped panels) and through all the openings in the frame. I then park the 60 on the street in the sun and let it drain out. It leaves a thick waxy coating on the inside of the panel and I haven't had any problems with rust since.

Good luck.

 

[Radd Cruisers]

One more tip: do not use the "recirculate" feature on your heating system, fresh air only...


~John

 

[Dano50]

That wand was made for the rattle cans. The same distributor is also purchasing a large supply of wands to be used with the undercoating guns.

Fluid Film definitely creeps, as you found out. With no solvents, it does not evaporate. In an enclosed environment, it provides an almost indefinite coating of protection.

If there are any members who haven't tried it yet and live in the US, just PM me your contact info for a sample can.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

That wand was made for the rattle cans. The same distributor is also purchasing a large supply of wands to be used with the undercoating guns.

Fluid Film definitely creeps, as you found out. With no solvents, it does not evaporate. In an enclosed environment, it provides an almost indefinite coating of protection.

If there are any members who haven't tried it yet and live in the US, just PM me your contact info for a sample can.

I've used it for two years now in the rust belt and it has been protecting my truck very well. I'm a big fan.

 

[stocksail]

I just found out the hard way that the old owner just disconnected the rear washer pump when he found out the line was leaking up in the headliner...... needless to say, when I hooked it back up I had an instant waterfall in the headliner! Think that'll lead to some rust?

hopefully FluidFilm to the rescue but now I have to figure out how to get an new hose through there....

 

[Traveling62]

I'm a firm believer in Fluid Film and spray my undercarriage twice a year and even put a thin film on the body instead of wax. It kept my DD FJ62 pretty much rust free while I lived in northern WI, but I couldn't imagine spraying it inside any panels....that stuff smells like ass!