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Old 10-30-2013, 06:43 PM
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Thumbs up undercoating prep work ??

what would u say be the way to go on getting the bottom ready for undercoating ?
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Sand the bottom, primer, then lay down the undercoating.
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Use a flap disc and die grinder to get down to bare metal. It's a pain and is a huge mess but don't paint over that crap.
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would a primer from the can work fine ?
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Any reputable brand with rust inhibitors should be fine if you're going onto bare metal.
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Maybe this should be put in another thread...but has anyone used this ---> LINK
Doesn't seem like there is much prep??
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Originally Posted by salad
Any reputable brand with rust inhibitors should be fine if you're going onto bare metal.
tsss thats gonna be a lot of work
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Originally Posted by MINI XJ
Maybe this should be put in another thread...but has anyone used this ---> LINK
Doesn't seem like there is much prep??
that looks very intresting
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Originally Posted by MINI XJ
Maybe this should be put in another thread...but has anyone used this ---> LINK
Doesn't seem like there is much prep??
Thought that stuff was busted? Didn't hold up long term or something.
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Originally Posted by salad
Thought that stuff was busted? Didn't hold up long term or something.
how long does undercoating hold up ?
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Originally Posted by mariop910

how long does undercoating hold up ?
What kind do you have? I've got 3 distinct types on my shelf here, rubber, rubberized asphalt, and just asphalt
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I used a 'hard shell' undercoating. Professional grade. 1 gallon. Applied with air gun. High VOC content and fast dry. Does not peel, crack or chip.
After 2 years in the salt and sand it is holding up good.
I have tried the asphalt stuff like Rusfre but it remains semi-tacky.
Also 'fogged' the insides of doors with a clear rust preventative that creeps into tight spots. Does not effect electronics or window mechanisms. Rusfre Clear. Here in the salt air my doors rust from the bottom up on previous jeeps.
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Originally Posted by salad
Thought that stuff was busted? Didn't hold up long term or something.
I have a can of it in my garage waiting for me to slather my Jeep in it. I have not heard or seen a single bad thing about Chassis Saver...can't wait to start applying it, one fine day!
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Originally Posted by SteveMongr
I used a 'hard shell' undercoating. Professional grade. 1 gallon. Applied with air gun. High VOC content and fast dry. Does not peel, crack or chip.
After 2 years in the salt and sand it is holding up good.
I have tried the asphalt stuff like Rusfre but it remains semi-tacky.
Also 'fogged' the insides of doors with a clear rust preventative that creeps into tight spots. Does not effect electronics or window mechanisms. Rusfre Clear. Here in the salt air my doors rust from the bottom up on previous jeeps.
Sounds like bedliner?

I'm actually liking the rubberized stuff for absorbing noise.

Originally Posted by PocketsEmpty
I have a can of it in my garage waiting for me to slather my Jeep in it. I have not heard or seen a single bad thing about Chassis Saver...can't wait to start applying it, one fine day!
Everything I've read is that POR-15 is far superior
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