So as the nights and mornings around my parts of the North are getting cooler, it's a sure sign of Winter approaching. Along with that will bring the snow and the salt/brine solution they're using around these parts. So, I believe it is time to do something to help starve off the rust and corrosion on the truck. This truck has seen about 2/3 of a winter uncoated and I don't want to do that anymore. Tacoma's don't have the best track record with their frames and rust, so best to start now in trying to hold it off. In the never-ending quest for the best product I settled on a cosmoline-like product from CRC. I tried Fluid Film on my other truck and was not happy about the washing away in some areas. This product is easily obtainable from Amazon in a 6 pack.
First I had to remove all skidplates, degrease, scrub, and pressure wash the underneath. This truck has been used in several bad snow storms, farm lanes, and several dirt roads, so it was dirty.
After that was mostly dry, I started off with the easy (and dry) spots to do. Couple light coats seemed to yield a good looking result.
Still have to drop the spare and do that area along with a couple more front suspension and differential parts. Overall I like how this product went on. It does have that crayon smell that late 90's and early VW's or Mercedes have, but nothing too obnoxious. Better smelling than Fluid Film that's for sure. Fluid Film is still being used for the spare tire chain and mechanism. It seems to get less salt/water spray so it works great in that area.
First I had to remove all skidplates, degrease, scrub, and pressure wash the underneath. This truck has been used in several bad snow storms, farm lanes, and several dirt roads, so it was dirty.
After that was mostly dry, I started off with the easy (and dry) spots to do. Couple light coats seemed to yield a good looking result.
Still have to drop the spare and do that area along with a couple more front suspension and differential parts. Overall I like how this product went on. It does have that crayon smell that late 90's and early VW's or Mercedes have, but nothing too obnoxious. Better smelling than Fluid Film that's for sure. Fluid Film is still being used for the spare tire chain and mechanism. It seems to get less salt/water spray so it works great in that area.