Thank you for this video...between Fluid Film and Blaster Surface Shield I think I prefer the Blaster product a tiny bit better. The Fluid Film was very messy at the spray nozzle, so was the Blaster-just not as bad...a lot of waste gets gunked up on the container (slippery) and on your hands that should've gone on the vehicle undercarriage. I have a concrete driveway so I spread a plastic drop sheet on the concrete and drove the vehicle on top of it. I'm 70 yrs young and I'm here to tell you I was sore for a week after the 2 day job of laying on my back straining muscles I didn't know I had. Folks should know this is very labor intensive! Did I say it was messy? Wear throw away clothes and eye protection when applying this chem-it sprays and drips all over. Even though I was careful and sprayed only the undercarriage, there is a fine mist that can and did billow up and onto the exterior paint-Any spray on cleaner wax takes it off but you'll use several cloths because that stuff smears and you'll need to change out. There is also a 'special' hose adaptor for your nozzle that fits in the smaller holes of the frame so you can insert that applicator into the inside of the frame and spray it good. I did my 23 4Runner right away when I got it new; but hired it done for our 24 RAV4! As you indicated-LOTS OF WORK BUT DOABLE FOR ANYONE WILLING TO CLIMB UNDER AND GIT'R DONE. I used 6-7 cans of the product. It's not difficult work but time consuming and you WILL have soreness if you're an old man like me LOL! I live in Minnesnowta-don't mind the snow but the salt they put down is ridiculous-but saves lives I guess. Impossible to keep your vehicle clean in Winter if you drive it every day. Retirement makes it easier-just stay home and avoid driving! I called the maker of Blaster and the person I talked to said to avoid washing the undercarriage in winter so you don't wear off the protectant. I sure didn't want to hear that...nothing's ever easy is it?
Use Corrosion Free spray It dosent drip,no mist and works as good as fluid film. They'll ship right to your door. I've been useing it for 3 winters on my four runner and great results.
Somewhat on the rust note, i try and drop my spare at least once every few months just to exercise everything and clean that area. But especially this time of year. I drop it, spray all around up in there with fluid film and check the tire pressure of the spare just for peace of mind! Keep the awesome videos coming !! 🫡
I will add that fluid film black does a great job on the tow bar receptacle making it look new Sprayed mine a few months ago with rust appearing and still looks good
I've seen people have to cut the chain to get their spare. As if having a flat isn't enough of a bummer, imagine your spare being seized up 😅 Plus, lord knows you'll be on a trail or on the side of the highway when it's raining sideways at night and cars going by you at 80mph lol Last thing you want then is the spare to not work OR get it mounted and lower the jack just to find the spare it low on air from just not checking it. Seriously it's a 5 minute deal to lower your spare, check the tire pressure, spray some WD40 around, and put it back. Just do it every now and then and you'll be fine!
I found a guy in NJ that does the fluid film professional style, I found him on a 4runner forum. I am about to go for the third year in a row(started in 2021), for my 2013 Trail edition. Don't wait that long kids, I was lucky not a lot of rust for the age. Thanks again for another great video
I’m just glad that you did it. Now your truck should last much longer than you expected. Reapplied once a year and drive it down a dusty road to help hold it on. Thanks for the video.
I have never really gone through the trouble of trying to remove existing rust, but I do annual treatments using a number of products. I’ve used fluid film, NH oil undercoating, Cosmoline, white lithium grease on high traffic areas. A mixture of all at times too. I find buying it in bulk and applying with a compressor goes on much thicker, but the cans are definitely quicker/easier. The trick is to do it every year, even twice a year. Rust never sleeps. It never stops. You can’t win but you can slow it down a lot and maybe prevent a little.
Definitely a step in the right direction. For complete protection I find a compressor with spray gun with different spray wands to do inside the frame and various body panels, rocker panels in particular are prone to rust. I’m in Nova Scotia and everything rusts so quick here.
Paul.. Check out Blaster (same maker as PB Blaster) Surface Shield.. same base as Fluid Film but the formulation lasts longer on the surface and doesnt wash off as easy.. it's what I used and it's just a touch-up now every couple years. Nice of you to work a little harder to show folks it can be done at home without issues !
I actually had no idea how long line was for this lol... I went with Ziebart OIL undercoating, they used woolwax. So far I am happy with the job they did, they didn't do door panels or tailgate. I did them myself, but frame they did very well. You want to avoid any rubber/asphalt under coatings, anything like fluid film, woolwax is good.
I get NHOU undercoating two years on, one year off. Just over $200 an application. If we ever start to get real winters again in the north east, I will switch to every year getting touched up. I am all for wrenching on my 4Runner myself, but undercoating is one thing I would rather have a pro with a lift and spray gun do. My ‘21 frame looks dang near new.
Great video, I've been using woolwax for the past several years, also a needle scaler works great. I'm getting older and find it's definitely time to look at hiring the job out.
I like using a wire wheel to get the surface rust off then spray with rustoleum satin then coat it with a protectant like Fluid. I’ve been looking at the 3M cavity wax for the frame to spray into the holes.
Good video ! I need to do the same to my GX ASAP. Just want to make sure that you put wheel blockers behind rear wheels , along with all other PPE. Cheers
Thanks I’m not in an area where we get lots of rain and barely any snow. I’ve checked under my 4 runner and very very minimal rust on the frame and a few spots on some bolts here and there. And it’s a garage parked vehicle 👍👍
In Pennsylvannia there are alot of garages that will spray the undercarriage with oil, I worked with a guy that his over 20 yr old Toyota truck with oil since new and had no rust on the underside of it at all.
@@VikingsGarage my brand new 2023 trd pro I had professionally by the dealers but was the hard shit. I’m alittle worried I ruined it. Everyone on UA-cam saying this shits better. Who knows
Excellent video. Hey. You did another amazing video on a cylinder head filter and had a link to those to purchase. For the life of me, I can’t find that video. Can you post the link? Thanks bud
Haha just did my frame today with the new black fluid film been doing this for a while now used to do it to my ole 2006 Tacoma as well… love fluid film only downside is it definitely smells a bit for a bit, especially when parked in the garage..
What if you have an FJ that has no rust on the undercarriage (been stored for 10 years) but you were going to drive it in the Pacific Northwest? I want to protect it, but Lanolin is only thing that makes sense. Honestly thinking about just washing it weekly including undercarriage...
gonna be getting the FJ adn the 4Runner FF'ed this coming week as well. Gonna grab the kit with the 360 degree to spray inside the frame. So it sounds like I'm looking at 4-5 days of work on both vehicles ☠
I’ve had my 4R sprayed with Krown rust spray since day one. I’ve always had it sprayed in spring…. Hmmm It does a great job but I still have some bolts etc that still show corrosion. Even a little spot here and there on the frame. But overall it’s in fantastic shape considering it’s a 2018 and I’m in Canada. And my town must get road salt for free because they use an absolute ton of it…
Which is better ? Fluid film, Krown, Woolwax and then there's the Noxudol which is offered by Dealership too. I'm thinking Noxudol because it was used in Frame repair and TSBs for Honda and Toyota trucks.
I lost two 4Runners to frame rot. Had to sell before they became total losses. And I powerwashed them after every winter, but I think the frame was being eaten by rust from the inside. Living in the northeast is not friendly to 4Runners.
I sure did, off camera. It was treated with CRC special hot coating… I’ve showed it in a past video:⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/ooLEzjpRjX4/v-deo.htmlsi=9DxqEeGcYT88v-4b
@ Great! I learned a lot from your channel. Bought an FJ two months ago. I did the same thing as I have a hoist. Pressure washed > used an airline > wire brush > black flyid film inside out. It was a five day project. I enjoyed it!!! Love your trucks by the way! Great content. I believe slowly as people learn about these cars, it’s just gonna keep on growing. Cheers!!!
@@VikingsGarage much appreciated Mr Viking. I share the same passion about 4runners as you do, my wife and I just bought one, wow what a great ride. Cheers
Fluid Film for inside door panels, hood and rear door. Wool wax for under body, frame, back of wheels, front of wheels in winter, it’s a bit of work but year after year it builds up then you can do touch up’s. Amazing product for in the rust belt/high salt areas.
I just did this tonight. PUT DOWN PAINTERS PLASTIC, your life will be sooo much easier. Don’t mess around with cardboard just go straight to the plastic, toss out when done. You’re welcome.
Last year I sprayed my whole frame inside and out, everything underneath. But I drive on a lot of gravel/dirt roads for work, On the first couple weeks out after that I noticed the dirt and dust from the roads clung to the oil residue all over the whole frame and absorbed it until it fell or washed off. Eventually I seemed to take most of it off..... That was frustrating.... I sprayed 10-11 cans total on my 4Runner.... Also comically/not funny, sprayed the interior of the door panels and rear hatch, so much dust/dirt got sucked into the rear hatch through the window openings its full of dirt so much that it's too heavy for the struts now..... Also I think I've got that same exact orange headed Geekoto tripod hahaha. Thanks for another great Vid!!
I like the black. I did my 4Runner a month ago with Surface shield. Have you seen any good nozzles for spraying inside the frame? I ordered a 360 nozzle off Amazon but it didn’t fit my surface shield can or the fluid film can I bought. Also - didn’t think of blowing out the debris inside the frame, will try that next time!
Did mine a few weeks ago (very lazily) -yeah this stuff stinks to high heaven 🤣 And as winter is approaching I just ordered a Nilight Hitch Step, it will take out their radiator before it destroys my bumper. 😁
I have a brand new 4Runner. I want to protect it before anything bad happens. We don't have a lot of salt on the roads where i live, but cold happens occasionally (Winter Storm Uri). Should i put on protectant or simply rinse off the undercarriage after the weather gets better?
Just got a 08 FJ cruiser and undercarriage is quite rusted. A lot worse than yours. Im just gonna do air blast and rust proof service, do what you did when winter ends. I dont think its easy to find non rusted 08 fj cruisers in toronto weather. Thanks for the video
Spray paint for rust protection is forever. Spray and watch the rattle can overspray, micro paint particles released into the air, also dust the tops of your vehicles. what a mess for my mistake. Remember the car paint videos they show with the car in the booth with every surface not wanted to be touched by paint heavily masked! Wax: in the early 70's mercedes advertisements were so proud to tell you how much wax they had injected into the tower headlights fenders that had been in their lineup since the early 60's and owners started seeing the rust form on the top of the fenders in the early year models. Regrettably, wax or no wax, the tops of the fenders of the 70's MB's also rusted out, until MB changed the design of the front end in the mid-seventies. The Car Care nut just evaluated the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, he was so proud to show the holes in the part-frames of that unibody truck (an oxymoron) underneath, stating that toyota injected wax into those holes for rust prevention at the factory. Just here long enough to see that wheel come round full circle. OIl patch in the mid '80s crash: when the derrick owners had to mothball their rigs, they sprayed everthing with cosmoline, left 'em sitting in a field. When demand picked back up they washed the cosmoline off the derricks and went back to work. Don't know about the new Marvel mystery oil(s), but cosmoline works.
I just don’t drive my 4runner in the winter so no salt. I don’t drive it again until we get 3 good rains to wash the salt off the roads. I’m in Illinois but I bought my 4Runner trail in California so no rust at all.
Thanks for the video. I’m planning spray my 24’ 4Runner in a week or two when I’m due for a 5K oil change. I’m planning to use the regular fluid film (not black). My issue is my actual drive way is sloped, so I have to pull it into the garage. (Will use 6 ton jack stands). If you think the Fluid Film Black is really a better choice for my new 4Runner; let me know.
Dude How about a wire wheel brush on a drill, they have all kinds of sizes, instead all of the hammering?! Did you put an extension tube on the condensate drain? It dumps on the frame, FIX THAT ON YOUR 4Runner's too!😇 Fun FJ's Vid! I'm one of your 20K.
Extension tube went in from day 1. I tried keeping it simple, not everyone has a wire wheel brush or a drill 🤷🏼♂️ But you’re right, that would work very nicely. I do appreciate your support!!
2008 Toyota FJ Live in Warm part of Arizona - snows up north a lot spayed it anyhow but it was the Rust-Oleum Undercoating WalMart I guess it's good - but that stuff is prob. better -
After all is said and done I paid out $500 Canadian for a professional to undercoat my new 2024 4runner. It's good for many many years. So figuring out the yearly cost of doing it yourself and everything it entails....welll.....
I Paid LINEX to do my green 4Runner for $750, but at the end of the day Sir, not everyone has that kind of money to spend. You got a good deal and it’s a very smart thing to get done. I appreciate you watching!! 💪🏻
I buy 5 gallon pale and spray it with my compressor……. Buy the car spray the car touch up yearly….. I keep my vehicles from new to the grave…..23 4Runner should last 25 years. Wear a half mask with vapour cartridge filters it’s hard on the lungs.
@@VikingsGarageunfortunate for sure… looks like someone bumped into the amps dial on the mig welder that day and it was running a tad cold! Id question the penetration of the bead, but it honestly doesn’t matter much… itll hold plenty for what it’s serving
@@VikingsGarage ok…average Joe should get a needle scaler then 😃 With places like Hazard Fraught tools like that are so cheap as long as you have a compressor it’s a small cost to pay to speed things along. PS - I watched the whole video, if it was addressed I must have missed it.
@JamesReedy I appreciate you watching! If you want to see me showing the needle scaler method, check out this video:⬇️ ua-cam.com/video/94PgDIRdQ-8/v-deo.htmlsi=29ROod0o-iDQUvVp
Thank you for this video...between Fluid Film and Blaster Surface Shield I think I prefer the Blaster product a tiny bit better. The Fluid Film was very messy at the spray nozzle, so was the Blaster-just not as bad...a lot of waste gets gunked up on the container (slippery) and on your hands that should've gone on the vehicle undercarriage. I have a concrete driveway so I spread a plastic drop sheet on the concrete and drove the vehicle on top of it. I'm 70 yrs young and I'm here to tell you I was sore for a week after the 2 day job of laying on my back straining muscles I didn't know I had. Folks should know this is very labor intensive! Did I say it was messy? Wear throw away clothes and eye protection when applying this chem-it sprays and drips all over. Even though I was careful and sprayed only the undercarriage, there is a fine mist that can and did billow up and onto the exterior paint-Any spray on cleaner wax takes it off but you'll use several cloths because that stuff smears and you'll need to change out. There is also a 'special' hose adaptor for your nozzle that fits in the smaller holes of the frame so you can insert that applicator into the inside of the frame and spray it good. I did my 23 4Runner right away when I got it new; but hired it done for our 24 RAV4! As you indicated-LOTS OF WORK BUT DOABLE FOR ANYONE WILLING TO CLIMB UNDER AND GIT'R DONE. I used 6-7 cans of the product. It's not difficult work but time consuming and you WILL have soreness if you're an old man like me LOL! I live in Minnesnowta-don't mind the snow but the salt they put down is ridiculous-but saves lives I guess. Impossible to keep your vehicle clean in Winter if you drive it every day. Retirement makes it easier-just stay home and avoid driving! I called the maker of Blaster and the person I talked to said to avoid washing the undercarriage in winter so you don't wear off the protectant. I sure didn't want to hear that...nothing's ever easy is it?
Well said my friend!!
I appreciate you sharing this!! 👏🏻👏🏻
Use Corrosion Free spray
It dosent drip,no mist and works as good as fluid film.
They'll ship right to your door.
I've been useing it for 3 winters on my four runner and great results.
👍🏻
@@MichaelRenaud-s4u I think that corrosion free distorts and hardens rubber trim if made contact and damages it
OP.. why did you not get a pail of WoolWax HV paste and a brush and brush the salt retarder on instead of the messy spray ???
Somewhat on the rust note, i try and drop my spare at least once every few months just to exercise everything and clean that area. But especially this time of year. I drop it, spray all around up in there with fluid film and check the tire pressure of the spare just for peace of mind! Keep the awesome videos coming !! 🫡
That’s a great tip!
I appreciate you!
That spare tire area is a real issue for rust starting
There and the lower brackets for the rear struts
And off course the the tow bar receptacle
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I will add that fluid film black does a great job on the tow bar receptacle making it look new
Sprayed mine a few months ago with rust appearing and still looks good
I've seen people have to cut the chain to get their spare. As if having a flat isn't enough of a bummer, imagine your spare being seized up 😅
Plus, lord knows you'll be on a trail or on the side of the highway when it's raining sideways at night and cars going by you at 80mph lol Last thing you want then is the spare to not work OR get it mounted and lower the jack just to find the spare it low on air from just not checking it. Seriously it's a 5 minute deal to lower your spare, check the tire pressure, spray some WD40 around, and put it back. Just do it every now and then and you'll be fine!
I’ve been using Fluid Film on my WRX every fall. It’s 4 years old and has zero rust - love the stuff. It’s stinky, but such is life. 😂
🤘🏻
I found a guy in NJ that does the fluid film professional style, I found him on a 4runner forum. I am about to go for the third year in a row(started in 2021), for my 2013 Trail edition. Don't wait that long kids, I was lucky not a lot of rust for the age. Thanks again for another great video
💯🙏🏻
Would you mind giving the name pls?
Hey Bob, is there anyway you could give me the contact details too? Where's he located? Thanks in advance
I’m just glad that you did it. Now your truck should last much longer than you expected. Reapplied once a year and drive it down a dusty road to help hold it on. Thanks for the video.
Absolutely!!
I appreciate you watching!
How about apply it ONCE and NOT worry about it coming off for many years??
I have never really gone through the trouble of trying to remove existing rust, but I do annual treatments using a number of products. I’ve used fluid film, NH oil undercoating, Cosmoline, white lithium grease on high traffic areas. A mixture of all at times too. I find buying it in bulk and applying with a compressor goes on much thicker, but the cans are definitely quicker/easier. The trick is to do it every year, even twice a year. Rust never sleeps. It never stops. You can’t win but you can slow it down a lot and maybe prevent a little.
This is true!
Awesome , thanks. Could’ve used wheel chocks also for added safety.
Thank you! 🙏🏻
Definitely a step in the right direction. For complete protection I find a compressor with spray gun with different spray wands to do inside the frame and various body panels, rocker panels in particular are prone to rust. I’m in Nova Scotia and everything rusts so quick here.
Great tips!! 👍🏻
Cheers Nova Scotia!!
Paul.. Check out Blaster (same maker as PB Blaster) Surface Shield.. same base as Fluid Film but the formulation lasts longer on the surface and doesnt wash off as easy.. it's what I used and it's just a touch-up now every couple years. Nice of you to work a little harder to show folks it can be done at home without issues !
Absolutely!! 💪🏻
Thank you for sharing this tip, I’ll keep it in mind.
@@VikingsGarage btw, the blaster surface shield also doesn't stink as much LoL winnwin!
@g.fortin3228 I wish I knew, this stuff stinks 😅
Nice job! Don’t have to worry too much about the rust here in NC, but still might be worth doing. Appreciate the video!
💯👊🏻
I actually had no idea how long line was for this lol... I went with Ziebart OIL undercoating, they used woolwax. So far I am happy with the job they did, they didn't do door panels or tailgate. I did them myself, but frame they did very well. You want to avoid any rubber/asphalt under coatings, anything like fluid film, woolwax is good.
I appreciate you sharing your experience and the info about the oil undercoating!
I get NHOU undercoating two years on, one year off. Just over $200 an application.
If we ever start to get real winters again in the north east, I will switch to every year getting touched up.
I am all for wrenching on my 4Runner myself, but undercoating is one thing I would rather have a pro with a lift and spray gun do.
My ‘21 frame looks dang near new.
I got you.
If anyone is near St. Louis, MO and wants this done, me and my brother do it. I can use Fluid Film black or PB Surface Shield.
This is really helpful, Paul. Do you make house calls? :) Congratulations on hitting 20K subscribers!!!
I appreciate your support!!
(Time is a luxury I don’t normally have, juggling between full time job, family,kids,UA-cam)
Great video, I've been using woolwax for the past several years, also a needle scaler works great. I'm getting older and find it's definitely time to look at hiring the job out.
I can totally understand that. I’m a bit sore today. 😅
Just use the WoolWax HV paste product and it should last many years unless it is pressure washed underneath
I like using a wire wheel to get the surface rust off then spray with rustoleum satin then coat it with a protectant like Fluid. I’ve been looking at the 3M cavity wax for the frame to spray into the holes.
A bit more power tool involved but some great advice there.
I appreciate your advice!
I'm so glad we don't have to deal with this in Texas. I'll take 100+ degree days over having to deal with snow and salt.
Im right there with you, we have been talking about moving to Utah.
Texas is gorgeous,
Greetings from New Jersey friend!!
I prefer below zero weather over 100 LOL and 4 wheeling in the snow before it is plowed is a memorable experience
@@efil4kizum Living in North Dakota broke me in terms of cold weather!
@tomc8115 I can only imagine.
Good video ! I need to do the same to my GX ASAP. Just want to make sure that you put wheel blockers behind rear wheels , along with all other PPE. Cheers
I definitely should have mentioned that. Do as I say not as I do 😅
Great job 👏 🙏👍
The rustproofing is worth every penny.
Best investment one can make on these rigs!! 👊🏻
I like the new VIKINGS GARAGE into😉.. sounds like momma doing it🤩
She hijacked the video while I was editing 😅
Thanks I’m not in an area where we get lots of rain and barely any snow. I’ve checked under my 4 runner and very very minimal rust on the frame and a few spots on some bolts here and there. And it’s a garage parked vehicle 👍👍
Sweet! 🤘🏻
In Pennsylvannia there are alot of garages that will spray the undercarriage with oil, I worked with a guy that his over 20 yr old Toyota truck with oil since new and had no rust on the underside of it at all.
I’ve heard this before actually, was he using old or new oil?
Where at in PA?
Just did my 2001 Tacoma for the first time and it was messy. Hopefully worth it. I used 6 cans
Outstanding!! 👏🏻👏🏻
@@VikingsGarage my brand new 2023 trd pro I had professionally by the dealers but was the hard shit. I’m alittle worried I ruined it. Everyone on UA-cam saying this shits better. Who knows
@appleztooranges 🤷🏼♂️
Excellent video. Hey. You did another amazing video on a cylinder head filter and had a link to those to purchase. For the life of me, I can’t find that video. Can you post the link? Thanks bud
Right on!
ua-cam.com/video/1wEK7aC3NU0/v-deo.htmlsi=arY3_4eOPQMTQweY
Haha just did my frame today with the new black fluid film been doing this for a while now used to do it to my ole 2006 Tacoma as well… love fluid film only downside is it definitely smells a bit for a bit, especially when parked in the garage..
Absolutely!! Works great!!
Do you love how the FF will wash right off running your vehicle through a hard rain?
What if you have an FJ that has no rust on the undercarriage (been stored for 10 years) but you were going to drive it in the Pacific Northwest? I want to protect it, but Lanolin is only thing that makes sense. Honestly thinking about just washing it weekly including undercarriage...
This is like the eternal oil debate. It’s totally up to you.
I’m a firm believer in undercoating sooner than later.
Love your videos. Another useful one!
Thank you very much!! 🙏🏻
gonna be getting the FJ adn the 4Runner FF'ed this coming week as well. Gonna grab the kit with the 360 degree to spray inside the frame. So it sounds like I'm looking at 4-5 days of work on both vehicles ☠
It’s a lot of work but well worth it. 💪🏻
You got this!!
I’ve had my 4R sprayed with Krown rust spray since day one.
I’ve always had it sprayed in spring…. Hmmm
It does a great job but I still have some bolts etc that still show corrosion. Even a little spot here and there on the frame. But overall it’s in fantastic shape considering it’s a 2018 and I’m in Canada. And my town must get road salt for free because they use an absolute ton of it…
They go crazy with that stuff, I wish they used less. Cheers!!
@@VikingsGarageyou and me both
Which is better ? Fluid film, Krown, Woolwax and then there's the Noxudol which is offered by Dealership too. I'm thinking Noxudol because it was used in Frame repair and TSBs for Honda and Toyota trucks.
Depends who you ask, I think the important thing is to address this issue sooner than later.
I lost two 4Runners to frame rot. Had to sell before they became total losses. And I powerwashed them after every winter, but I think the frame was being eaten by rust from the inside. Living in the northeast is not friendly to 4Runners.
Amen Sir!! It’s terrible.
I get the NHOU undercoating once a year. They fill the rockers for the first 3 years then after that its not needed. You can get it clear or black
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What about the inside of the frame? Isn't it gonna rust from inside out as you did nothing on the inside?
I sure did, off camera.
It was treated with CRC special hot coating… I’ve showed it in a past video:⬇️
ua-cam.com/video/ooLEzjpRjX4/v-deo.htmlsi=9DxqEeGcYT88v-4b
@ Great! I learned a lot from your channel. Bought an FJ two months ago. I did the same thing as I have a hoist. Pressure washed > used an airline > wire brush > black flyid film inside out. It was a five day project. I enjoyed it!!! Love your trucks by the way! Great content. I believe slowly as people learn about these cars, it’s just gonna keep on growing.
Cheers!!!
Much appreciated for your support!!
Enjoy your ride!!
FJ’s absolutely have a cult following!!
Great vid, do you do the insides and top of the framerails, if so how do you get inside and the tops?
I get it in as many areas as possible. There’s no wrong way of doing this.
@@VikingsGarage much appreciated Mr Viking. I share the same passion about 4runners as you do, my wife and I just bought one, wow what a great ride. Cheers
🤟🏻 Cheers!!
I found fluid film came off easy especially in the front. Woolwax didn't come off and worked great.
Where in nj? I need to get my 2004 tacoma frame sprayed.
Fluid Film for inside door panels, hood and rear door. Wool wax for under body, frame, back of wheels, front of wheels in winter, it’s a bit of work but year after year it builds up then you can do touch up’s. Amazing product for in the rust belt/high salt areas.
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I found that to happen as well, especially on the exposed control arms
@@silverrunner8687why do you need to do touchups with the WoolWax product?
I just did this tonight. PUT DOWN PAINTERS PLASTIC, your life will be sooo much easier. Don’t mess around with cardboard just go straight to the plastic, toss out when done. You’re welcome.
👍🏻
Last year I sprayed my whole frame inside and out, everything underneath. But I drive on a lot of gravel/dirt roads for work, On the first couple weeks out after that I noticed the dirt and dust from the roads clung to the oil residue all over the whole frame and absorbed it until it fell or washed off. Eventually I seemed to take most of it off..... That was frustrating.... I sprayed 10-11 cans total on my 4Runner.... Also comically/not funny, sprayed the interior of the door panels and rear hatch, so much dust/dirt got sucked into the rear hatch through the window openings its full of dirt so much that it's too heavy for the struts now..... Also I think I've got that same exact orange headed Geekoto tripod hahaha. Thanks for another great Vid!!
I can understand the frustration!
It’s a great tripod ! 😉
I like the black. I did my 4Runner a month ago with Surface shield. Have you seen any good nozzles for spraying inside the frame? I ordered a 360 nozzle off Amazon but it didn’t fit my surface shield can or the fluid film can I bought.
Also - didn’t think of blowing out the debris inside the frame, will try that next time!
👊🏻
Had the undercarriage of my FJ done. It took 6 litres of Fluid Film. Oh yeah I see that you need some fender liners. Look up Rad Rubber...
I appreciate the tip, they’re actually going next. 👊🏻
Great video brother, thanks!!
I appreciate you!! 🙏🏻
Did mine a few weeks ago (very lazily) -yeah this stuff stinks to high heaven 🤣
And as winter is approaching I just ordered a Nilight Hitch Step, it will take out their radiator before it destroys my bumper. 😁
Very smart!! 😅
I have a brand new 4Runner. I want to protect it before anything bad happens. We don't have a lot of salt on the roads where i live, but cold happens occasionally (Winter Storm Uri). Should i put on protectant or simply rinse off the undercarriage after the weather gets better?
I would apply protectant regardless. 😉
Cosmoline RP-342 is what I use. Haven’t had to touch it up in several years.
Thank you for sharing!!
What is the cost savings of DIY?
I mean I spent $100+ -
in the product… undercoating done by an outside party is usually $700 +
@ Wow!
@joesprague1464 yup!
Fluid-film the way to go
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Just got a 08 FJ cruiser and undercarriage is quite rusted. A lot worse than yours. Im just gonna do air blast and rust proof service, do what you did when winter ends. I dont think its easy to find non rusted 08 fj cruisers in toronto weather. Thanks for the video
Unfortunately this is true, need to take care of it sooner then later and pray for the best.
Chain saw bar lube is better.. but frame and body perifin wax is the best
I appreciate you sharing this!
After warching you video i had my 2021 4 runner fully undercoated i sleep better
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Spray paint for rust protection is forever. Spray and watch the rattle can overspray, micro paint particles released into the air, also dust the tops of your vehicles. what a mess for my mistake. Remember the car paint videos they show with the car in the booth with every surface not wanted to be touched by paint heavily masked! Wax: in the early 70's mercedes advertisements were so proud to tell you how much wax they had injected into the tower headlights fenders that had been in their lineup since the early 60's and owners started seeing the rust form on the top of the fenders in the early year models. Regrettably, wax or no wax, the tops of the fenders of the 70's MB's also rusted out, until MB changed the design of the front end in the mid-seventies. The Car Care nut just evaluated the 2025 Toyota Land Cruiser, he was so proud to show the holes in the part-frames of that unibody truck (an oxymoron) underneath, stating that toyota injected wax into those holes for rust prevention at the factory. Just here long enough to see that wheel come round full circle. OIl patch in the mid '80s crash: when the derrick owners had to mothball their rigs, they sprayed everthing with cosmoline, left 'em sitting in a field. When demand picked back up they washed the cosmoline off the derricks and went back to work. Don't know about the new Marvel mystery oil(s), but cosmoline works.
Good stuff!!
It’s important to keep it under control.
I sprayed the inside and outside of my 5th gen 4runner frame with krown/woolwax, nice and sloppy, hope it lasts the test of time
And that’s all one can do. At the end, what counts is the effort that was put into it.
I just don’t drive my 4runner in the winter so no salt. I don’t drive it again until we get 3 good rains to wash the salt off the roads. I’m in Illinois but I bought my 4Runner trail in California so no rust at all.
I wish I could do that.
@ I’m lucky
I've taken a freezer bag full of rust out of the inside of my '03 4Runner frame.
I can believe that, it’s insane how much it can conceal. 💪🏻
Most of that is NOT rust I betcha but the actual protective frame coating paint that is Supposed to protect the metal? But it flakes off somehow
Thanks for the video. I’m planning spray my 24’ 4Runner in a week or two when I’m due for a 5K oil change. I’m planning to use the regular fluid film (not black). My issue is my actual drive way is sloped, so I have to pull it into the garage. (Will use 6 ton jack stands). If you think the Fluid Film Black is really a better choice for my new 4Runner; let me know.
You are good with either one. The key is getting it done asap. 😉
I love the new wheels!!
Thank you!!
I had it done about couple of months ago on my 2008 toyota sequoia limited
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Which ramp model do you recommend for safely using with my new 4Runner? Thanks for all you do!
These the exact ones I’m using, over 2 years and zero issues:
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@@VikingsGarage Thank YOU for your kind assistance! Great channel!!
@mazepa-slavaukrayini932 🙏🏻
Dude How about a wire wheel brush on a drill, they have all kinds of sizes, instead all of the hammering?! Did you put an extension tube on the condensate drain? It dumps on the frame, FIX THAT ON YOUR 4Runner's too!😇 Fun FJ's Vid! I'm one of your 20K.
Extension tube went in from day 1.
I tried keeping it simple, not everyone has a wire wheel brush or a drill 🤷🏼♂️
But you’re right, that would work very nicely.
I do appreciate your support!!
2008 Toyota FJ Live in Warm part of Arizona - snows up north a lot spayed it anyhow but it was the Rust-Oleum Undercoating WalMart I guess it's good - but that stuff is prob. better -
Doing it is what matters 👏🏻
Thank you for this!
Your welcome!! 🙏🏻
I have 3 cans ready to go for the new 2024 Toyota 4 Runner. Did you put down a drop cloth first?
Never mind. I see the mess on the ground. Question answered. Keep up the great work. Deeply appreciate your time, effort and information.
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strange my Prado j95 that has 28 years looks better on the frame... or it's just because I don't live in a rust belt 🤔
That is exactly why, this area sucks.
Destroys your investment slowly.
I’ve been using this on my 18 Taco and 10 Fj and it works great. Especially up here in Mass. Btw noticed the Portuguese flag 🇵🇹 main land or Azorean?
Abraço!! 🤟🏻🇵🇹
Toyota Amor 4 life✌️
@gekelolu6708 👍🏻
After all is said and done I paid out $500 Canadian for a professional to undercoat my new 2024 4runner. It's good for many many years. So figuring out the yearly cost of doing it yourself and everything it entails....welll.....
I Paid LINEX to do my green 4Runner for $750, but at the end of the day Sir, not everyone has that kind of money to spend.
You got a good deal and it’s a very smart thing to get done.
I appreciate you watching!! 💪🏻
What product do you use?
@@VikingsGaragePaul please do NOT trust that lineX product, it CAN bubble and trap moisture... Don't ask me how I know!!?
Cool
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Drive a "beater" in the winter on those salt roads - cars are too expensive and you have a couple of nice ones
This is true.
glad I live in California....
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...said no one. 😂
@@davidgrisco1939 It's a beautiful place. I live at the beach. Don't believe the bullshit on TV.
I buy 5 gallon pale and spray it with my compressor……. Buy the car spray the car touch up yearly….. I keep my vehicles from new to the grave…..23 4Runner should last 25 years. Wear a half mask with vapour cartridge filters it’s hard on the lungs.
Ziebart….and you’re welcome.
LOL
PB Blaster Surface Shield and Cosmoline is better!!!
I think the goal here is for people to actually address it sooner rather than later.
Drive a junker in the salt. No way I’m driving my 4R in the salt.
I mean 🤔
Why do all those welds look like complete bubblegum garbage lol
Cheap as F manufacturing
I did notice that 🤷🏼♂️
@@VikingsGarageunfortunate for sure… looks like someone bumped into the amps dial on the mig welder that day and it was running a tad cold! Id question the penetration of the bead, but it honestly doesn’t matter much… itll hold plenty for what it’s serving
@wrenchboostboi8994 true!
Move to where they don't pour toxic chemicals on the roads.
I don’t see myself living in NJ in 5 years 😎
@@VikingsGarage Going on 27 years for my Tacoma and zero rust. Can you guess where I am?🌵
Arizona
@@VikingsGarage Yes but please don't come here. Everyone else is! It's not what it used to be.
Noted. 🤟🏻Cheers!!
I would NOT ever recommend this FF product... Washes off WAY too easy in my experiments with it in certain high wash areas
My man, buy a cheap needle scaler…
I think you missed the point… I have one.
It’s for the average Joe to do with basic tools. Read the description Sir.
@@VikingsGarage ok…average Joe should get a needle scaler then 😃 With places like Hazard Fraught tools like that are so cheap as long as you have a compressor it’s a small cost to pay to speed things along.
PS - I watched the whole video, if it was addressed I must have missed it.
@JamesReedy I appreciate you watching!
If you want to see me showing the needle scaler method, check out this video:⬇️
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I sprayed my 2021ram1500 classic tradesman with pb blaster surface shield when it was brand new i spray it every fall no rust looks brand new 🛻👍
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