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    Fluid film

    Just bought 2 cans to test out. Do I just spray liberally and coat the entire under body?

    *edit : should I power wash under first?


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    Yes, have the underside clean. Spraying over dirt is simply going to fall off and leave an unprotected spot.
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    Best to start with a clean surface and if not going to drive in rain for a few days after. Must apply this stuff every year before winter to keep the rust at bay. Do not spray exhaust or rubber components.

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    2 cans? Jesus I bought a gallon and 5 cans.

    Avoid rubber. Use liberally.

    I sprayed the entire underside with hot water last night to clean it up. Once it's mostly dry this afternoon, I'll get started.

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    Krown must be different than Fluid Film. They don't avoid anything when applying it. They literally use something that looks like a paint gun on the underside of the car and "paint" everything underneath with Krown. According to my Krown guy, it takes about 1/2 gallon of material to do a complete application on a car like a Mirage. It smokes a little when you drive the car afterwards as it burns off hot exhaust components.

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    I know it's contrary to what seems normal, but don't take your car through automatic car washes if you want to preserve the undercarriage protection. I use Krown for the underside. The topside is easy to keep rust free. Just wash it before winter and seal it with NuFinish or similar.

    There's hasn't been a car rusting from the outside in since the days of the Maverick.


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    Zero II, 2014 SE, 5MT, climate She's HOME now!
    Shelby AKA "Cute", 2017 ES 5MT, A/C.

    Mirage owners look at the world differently than everyone else, but in a better way
    We're driving the Beetle of the 21st century, the greatest small car now available!

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        click to view fuel log View my fuel log 2017 Mirage ES PLus 1.2 manual: 39.0 mpg (US) ... 16.6 km/L ... 6.0 L/100 km ... 46.8 mpg (Imp)


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