Combatting Surface rust in new environment

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Jan 13, 2021 | 08:39 AM

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PCO6

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From: Newmarket, Ontario

Year: 1989

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 L

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Originally Posted by RocketMouse

that I was not aware of...but I wouldn't be surprised. If I had a shop lift I'd be on it like white on rice...but no shop lift, no air tank... so old school pain the the but application time. (time consuming and doesnt cover the same.

I don't have a lift either but an air compressor is needed. I do it outside and jack one end up at a time. I'm able to spray all but the very top of the transmission tunnel (not a big deal) by laying partially under the vehicle and just backing out as I go. The guns I showed above make surprisingly little mess.

I also spray things while I work on my Jeeps. I usually pressure wash areas before I work on them and respray Fluid Film after I'm done or wait until the Fall and do it.

Jan 13, 2021 | 09:05 AM

#17

ijeeep

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From: Current XJ is

Year: 95

Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0

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Originally Posted by RocketMouse

yeah.... I've seen good things come from FF...but I want to protect the entire jeep... I pop the hood now...and every little screw head or bare metal part is starting to be etched a little.... Makes me want to sell her to someone in a different region where that wont happen. I looked long and hard few years ago to find a clean rust free XJ...
I simply do not have the time required to polish and seal every little nut, bolt, bracket, clamp, etc. I would if I could...but my schedule just doesn't allow for that kind of time to dedicate to a full indepth project like that.
It has just started in a few places...but don't want it any worse. I may be more picky than others... some may see what I'm reporting as surface corrosion starting and offer me a big plate of "shut the heck up".... It's just that I've always taken such good care of my vehicles.. like my motorcycle for example... is now 11 years old, and I've had people think that it looks like a brand new bike.
I tend to keep my vehicles a long time, and taking good care of them makes them last....

You could do it a couple hours one day a week, one section at a time.