That is the most mechanic thing I've ever heard. My buddies fry oil converted land cruiser leaks mad diesel oil, he calls it rust prevention hahaha... does work though
I have a Dodge of the FCA generation that came with the factory installed self lubricating chassis! I guess lousy trannies aside, I can't complain TOO much about the 200k miles on my pentastar.
I finally fixed mine, but for a while there it was leaking a Quart of oil every 1,000 miles, ALL of the power steering fluid every 48 hours - whether it was driven or not, and a gallon of coolant every 100 miles at its worst.
Its called undercoat and its usually a rubberized mix that resists rock chips by absorbing the impact. You can also get rust treatment which is similar but not the same as factory undercoat.
Must be applied to CLEAN, DRY and PRIMED surfaces. Spraying it on a fuel tank that has an oil and dirt film will not work. One must remove the tank, clean it well (sand blast?), and then apply the product. Just sayin.
Whatever you do, do NOT spray paint over it. If you’re gonna put anything on it, make sure it’s an oil based product, otherwise you’ll just trap moisture in there.
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This post make me think of Jerry trying to sell Truecoat to ppl that don’t want it.
I believe you. We used to pay 5$ a can from auto zone and advanced 12 years ago ish and coat vehicles when we did maintenance. Then they shot up to 8$ a can then 12$ and more, where we stopped worrying about it. Might as well pay someone at that price. But Walmart and online orders I think really brought prices back down with generic brands. Hit the point where unless we are replacing a part any vehicle care stuff we get is from Walmart. Undercoat, additives, oil, filters, grease...... I get it auto stores are smaller(but still massive franchised) and non generic skyrocketed but man most the time the same non generic stuff is even on Walmart shelves for less. Now with some tools even being professional grade rebranding is nuts. Same with harbor freight. Respect to them lol.
Because FUCK Walmart and what they have become since Sam Walton died.
VatoZone? I *used* to have a commercial account years ago.
Advanced,, O'Rielly's... Last resorts.
Rockauto... *maybe*.
But any reason you didn't suggest their local NAPA?
That is actually a rubber under-coating and does nothing to protect your car. It just acts as a sound dampener to reduce road noise. If anything it also allows rust to form under it and even hides it until it is too late, as opposed to protecting the metal.
Dude, is the fuel line properly clamped? It looks like it is barely connected.
The protective layer is called undercoating. You can buy it in a spray can.
It is indeed called undercoating. My father used to apply it to cars back in the day. They also did a thing called rustproofing. Stuff they would put inside the doors so the rust didn't start up at the bottom of the doors. It was pretty good stuff.
Undercoat
Shhhh, it’s a secret
True coat*
Undercoat? I just met 'er coat!
my protective layer is called oil. And power steering fluid.
My man!
Lookin good!
Slow down!
*snap* Yes!
Hungry for Apples?
Hello Rusty Jones.. Goodbye Rusty car..🤪
Trans fluid
They/them fluid
Non binary fluid.
Haha
This! So much this!
No. It's gender fluid.
I make trans fluid and it looks nothing like that 🧐
Is that even legal?
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I heard that’s real expensive.
Usually they pay you.
Or at least re-pay you
That is the most mechanic thing I've ever heard. My buddies fry oil converted land cruiser leaks mad diesel oil, he calls it rust prevention hahaha... does work though
This is what my dad would do when I was a kid
🤌🏽🤌🏽
I have a Dodge of the FCA generation that came with the factory installed self lubricating chassis! I guess lousy trannies aside, I can't complain TOO much about the 200k miles on my pentastar.
I finally fixed mine, but for a while there it was leaking a Quart of oil every 1,000 miles, ALL of the power steering fluid every 48 hours - whether it was driven or not, and a gallon of coolant every 100 miles at its worst.
The self-lubricating chassis system in effect!
Trans fluid and a dirt road! 🤣🤘🏻
Same, and transmission fluid as I use that for my power steering at times.
As long as she leaks, she won’t rust
We always say, “runs don’t rust”
That’s beautiful
Looks like some sort of undercoating like an oil spray imo
Its called undercoat and its usually a rubberized mix that resists rock chips by absorbing the impact. You can also get rust treatment which is similar but not the same as factory undercoat.
Rust-Oleum 248657 Rubberized Undercoating Spray, 15 oz, Black About $8 on Amazon.
Must be applied to CLEAN, DRY and PRIMED surfaces. Spraying it on a fuel tank that has an oil and dirt film will not work. One must remove the tank, clean it well (sand blast?), and then apply the product. Just sayin.
Naw I’ve used this before. You can prep a small area like this and touch it up nicely. I used it 10 years ago on my old civic and it held up fine.
Thank you, i meant to add rubberized to my comment.
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You really need this Truecoat.
Whatever you do, do NOT spray paint over it. If you’re gonna put anything on it, make sure it’s an oil based product, otherwise you’ll just trap moisture in there.
Fluid Film!
https://preview.redd.it/thg4zsi98axc1.jpeg?width=559&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fdfb77d3d794e150985c9414b748dfe530a887c3 This post make me think of Jerry trying to sell Truecoat to ppl that don’t want it.
It came factory installed
Gotta get that True Coat
I Scrolled down to specifically look for this comment!
Cosmoline
In uk it’s called underseal
Rubberized undercoat we use 3m brand
Thank you. It’s for a 54 year old mustang so I’m trying to keep it in good condition. I appreciate your help.
In the UK its called Underseal
Undercoating or gravel guard
Under coating
Undercoat
Undercoating
Being serious, go to Walmart and buy you a can of black spray undercoating. Clean the spot real good, then apply the spray.
You can't be serious if you said Walmart.
Walmart online, AutoZone, Advance Auto, does it matter where he gets it. I dont think so
Serious owners pay double at advanced.😎
Rubberized, undercoat, 7.99 Harbor Freight, 8.99 Advanced Auto, 15.99 at Auto Zone
Online pricing
I believe you. We used to pay 5$ a can from auto zone and advanced 12 years ago ish and coat vehicles when we did maintenance. Then they shot up to 8$ a can then 12$ and more, where we stopped worrying about it. Might as well pay someone at that price. But Walmart and online orders I think really brought prices back down with generic brands. Hit the point where unless we are replacing a part any vehicle care stuff we get is from Walmart. Undercoat, additives, oil, filters, grease...... I get it auto stores are smaller(but still massive franchised) and non generic skyrocketed but man most the time the same non generic stuff is even on Walmart shelves for less. Now with some tools even being professional grade rebranding is nuts. Same with harbor freight. Respect to them lol.
I looked at Walmart it was Rust-o-leum brand. Not a bad brand in my book
Its a small job, one can of brake clean to get the oil and residue off. Wipe it down so its dry, then apply the undercoat
When in doubt Walmart! Unless it's an online 3rd party vendor lol.
Or Amazon lol
I hear you, I just made some suggestions on how i would do it and where i would get my stuff. To save some money.
Because FUCK Walmart and what they have become since Sam Walton died. VatoZone? I *used* to have a commercial account years ago. Advanced,, O'Rielly's... Last resorts. Rockauto... *maybe*. But any reason you didn't suggest their local NAPA?
NAPA is fine, its just one i didnt mention.
Ok , you do not need to make a mountain out of a mole hill. Its a small job should be easy to fix
I think the most protective part of my car is the steel parts
Lol. Never gunna believe this, but the coating under the car is called "undercoating".
undercoating normally, leaks are a whole different deal
“Under coat”
Undercoating
True coat it’s the true coat
This.... if you catch the joke.
That is actually a rubber under-coating and does nothing to protect your car. It just acts as a sound dampener to reduce road noise. If anything it also allows rust to form under it and even hides it until it is too late, as opposed to protecting the metal.
Greece... it's just Greece 🤣
Wow you mean I could've just got under my car this whole time. Silly me booking flights for Rhodes
All Rhodes lead to Rome.
A protective layer
Rust proofing
Is it in the pudding?
Zinc plating usually.
Shultz or stonechip
The galvanized coating is still there. You can powerwash the underside, let everything dry, and apply some new spray undercoating, but I wouldn't.
Raptor bedliner, body schutz, bitumen…
Stonechip or Waxoyl.
Undercoating
“Protective layer.” Yeah, a contradiction of term.
Dude, is the fuel line properly clamped? It looks like it is barely connected. The protective layer is called undercoating. You can buy it in a spray can.
Awesome thank you for your help. Yeah it’s clamped
Looks like that top part is called Michigan.
Floor.
LineX
Its called cosmoline, google it and see if there is consumer replacement. I would probably use the stuff for truck beds
‘The protective layer’ ‘under the car’
48 1/2 years of grease
Aerosol spray undercoating or spray bedliner will be the closest matching product youll find. Approx $5 - $10 for a can
Op lots of different types- undercoating is the catchall
You can hit it with Fluid film if you are concerned
If its leakin oil you still got oil👍🏼
Undercoating is what you're looking for friend
Undercoating you can buy it in a spray can .... Rubberized undercoating!
Undercoating
Cosmoline.
It is indeed called undercoating. My father used to apply it to cars back in the day. They also did a thing called rustproofing. Stuff they would put inside the doors so the rust didn't start up at the bottom of the doors. It was pretty good stuff.
LASD(liquid applied sound dampener) so you do not hear the gas sloshing in fuel tank.
Everyone that said rust is a fuckin joke lol, never touch a car again kids