Thanks for your kind words sir, I really appreciate that. Yes, just wanted to show people that they can give couple more years of life to their FJ with just $50 and no special tools :)
@@geeksauthority Yes it's no fun what one winter in the midwest/ salt belt can do to that fj and old tacoma frame. Good to see you're doing due diligence. I sure hope they get the chassis right next time they come out with an fj or iteration of land cruiser. Looks fantastic, great job.
Hey man! 50 year old data analyst here that just bought a 2007 with similar issues. I was planning on doing something similar and then I came across your video. Thanks so much, you have inspired a few more ideas.
Lol looks like we software engineers like these FJs eh? Well, if you maintain well, it's gonna last long. No more rust in my vehicle after doing this stuff.
GOOD MORNING!! IT IS 5:37 A.M. HERE IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE VIDEO IS VERY NICE! EXTREMELY PLEASANT MUSIC TO ACCOMPANY YOUR DIALOGUE. NICELY EXPLAINED PROCESS OF TREATING THE RUST ON YOUR FJ MADE IT A JOY TO WATCH! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!
lol .. I don’t know about song / explanation perfection but my intention was if I could save one FJ with this video, that would be nice :) Thanks a lot for your kind words.
I have a 1998 4Runner 4X4 5 speed and my rust is in similar condition maybe a little worse - especially on the rear diff. This video inspired me that I can in fact deal with it and keep it running! You sold me when you said “I’m not a mechanic I’m a software engineer.” Great video!
Go ahead and do it, If I can do it sure you can do it too :) Thanks for your kind words and sub Will. Dont forget to ping once you revive your Runner :)
Only two minutes in, and I CANNOT thank you enough. I take possession of my 2007 tomorrow, and the frame rust is about 20% of this,;and I was a bit worried. I am so happy to see that this will not be overly cost prohibitive, and something I can attempt before bringing it to a professional. I too hope to keep my new (to me) FJ on the road and in my heart for as long as I can. It is replacing my Scion xB, which has been my only car since 2006 (and with “only” 256,000 miles, I could certainly keep driving it; but will pass on to a friend). I know other Toyota owners have to feel the kind of bittersweetness when moving from one legendary vehicle to the next. Thank you!
Comments like this make me do more videos :) Thank you SO much for your comment. I did this a year back and night and day difference. I will share some more tips I learned on the way and my FJ is now looking from rust bucket to black and shiny. Congratulations on your FJ you will LOVE IT :) ❤️
@@geeksauthority Thank you! It was honestly an anxiety filling process to decide to replace this car. My Scion (Toyota Echo) has been way, way, way nicer to me than I have been to it. It’s seen me through some formative years in my life, and it has the dents, dings and scratches to prove it. Through all my bumbling through life…and, if I hold the self deprecation to a minimum…some pretty great triumphs… that little car has been there. Asking for almost nothing. The majority of work was parts wearing out far, far past their expiration date. It still has the first clutch. When looking for a new car, I couldn’t put my finger on what it was that I was actually looking for until I found the FJ (which, though searching nationwide (US) for a variety of different vehicles, ended up being within 30 minutes of my home). A durable, stylish vehicle with a unsurpassed reliability. It was a natural progression from the Scion in most ways, save for the aforementioned fuel economy. That will be an adjustment; but so will the added utility, towing capacity, ride height, and sixth gear (manual transmission for life). Until my Toyota FETV (Flying Electric Teleportation Vehicle) is designed, this should be my last ride. The dealer let me spend the day with it, and I already love it. Thank you so much for being here!
@@Nohoze You can't beat Toyota bud, it's an awesome vehicle. All of my vehicles are gas guzzlers and FJ is the "most fuel efficient" vehicle I have ( 4Runner, V6 Rav(FJ is gets better mileage) and a V8 Challenger Shaker (purchased two weeks back). Out of 4, I would keep FJ as price is appreciating. All the best and don't forget to subscribe also to update how your FJ rust proofing went. It's easy, give it a try bud :)
@@geeksauthority Wow! I need your job! That’s quite a fleet. My friend has the 4Runner. I tried to buy, and almost got the V6 RAV4. They are crazy hot right now. Drove up and watched someone buy the first. Second was gone an hour after I said I was coming. One dealer had a large bird as protection (🦃😂🦃😂… I’m not kidding, and it it was a monster). When I finally drove the RAV4, I knew I didn’t want to live without the connection to the car a manual transmission offers. After driving the one I bought, I knew. Had my trusted mechanic fully inspect and drive it. He liked it a lot. That sealed it. Really excited! Subscribed and will keep you posted! First mods will be this, blind spot mirrors, a nice stereo I already have, and a backup camera. Tires are virtually new (one definitely is), as is the clutch. More excited now that I’ve spoken with you! Really appreciative of you!
@@Nohoze Thanks so much, I would say first mod - Back up camera, almost impossible to see back when you reverse in FJ. I posted a video how I installed. Thanks again and keep in touch :)
You made my day , thanks a great compliment . Yes right way to do it with respirator but you know , it was a home garage work. I have a 4Runner and for that I am planning to do it right way :) Thank you soo much once again for your kind words
Did this on my wife's Land Cruiser fj100 and now it's time to do this to my FJ Cruiser. Once the rust converts to basite, we painted it with glossy rust oleum black spray paint. It looked great and I was sure that I had added years to the vehicle. Great video!
I am definitely doing THIS! I was watching lots more labor and money consuming videos on this subject. It's not for a car show, just want to preserve the frame and enjoy the FJ.
Love this video. I too am an FJ owner I'm on my second. My first was a 07 now I have a 2013. I live in New England and we use huge amounts of salt, but much worse is the Calcium Chloride. The calcium chloride practically turns cars into dust. Fluid film is a good tool to prevent rust. Top tip get a sprayer and spray it inside the frame rails. That will prevent the rust you can't see.
Good job, and great narration! I love my 2012 Black Fj, and only recently bought it. As a body shop owner I bought one with very little "beginning" rust. I intend to paint the entire undercarriage after a thorough sandblasting, degreasing, and careful scan of "every single item under this car" when I'm finished I will have a completely rust free undercarriage and all components will look as good as the outside of this beautiful vehicle!
Thanks for your kind words Phil and glad to know you took care of rust right way. FJ Is a great vehicle and I too will get it sandblasted later sometime. I only drive it less than 2000 miles an year max, rest of the time it's sitting at garage :) Thank you once again
@@chrismartinez8393 Hello Chris, The only way a shop estimate on that type of thing would be feasible, would be to charge what is called "time and materials"! The biggest problem however would be someone who would do this properly until the very end, and therein lies the problem of much time, and considerable expense to wire brush, sandblast, prime with a great "red oxide" metal primer, and then paint? Sandblasting anything is a major mess, and working underneath a vehicle would be a very hard, uncomfortable endeavor at best! Sand goes into everything it can get into, including your eyes, ears, and nose, so a respirator, and a plexiglass shield between you and the vehicle is another must have. So you have to be very aware to cover u-joints, bearing surfaces, oil seals, breather tubes, etc., or you will contaminate, and destroy many components pretty easily otherwise! It's labor intensive, but nothing prepares metal, and particularly rusty metal better than sandblasting. ..... If you are very handy with tools, and learn techniques fast you can do this yourself, and the material cost would be minimal! If you have access to an air compressor, of at least 5 H.P. then some simple tools will do this work, rather than trying to buy some of the alternatives? If you can have a workspace to yourself for a couple of weeks, you can do this? Preferably outside on top of 6 mil plastic that extends well beyond your vehicle in all directions! That way you can use a simple "siphon" type sandblaster say from Northern Hydraulics/ Harbor Freight etc., and you can sweep up, strain, and recover your sand many time over? ....... You need a "graded" sand like "olivine/or quartz" of a 120# for a small sandblaster! Don't try to use glass beads, except for small parts in a cabinet type blaster....... Should you decide to tackle this Chris, please feel welcome to contact me for further, and more specific instructions! I will be doing my own in the spring, on an outside carport, and will try to take good video of the before, and after. There are manufacturers who are making some exceptional paint coverings, that if "prepped properly" would protect the undercarriage for just some serious "long term" durability, say 20 plus years with minimal maintenance!
Thanks I was just looking at a FJ 2013 and the undercarriage was rusting bad. It spent most of it's life in Nova Scotia before it came to the states based on the carfax. The salt from sea was hitting hard. Everything else look great. But couldn't justify buying at the price.
Thank you, sir. Please take note to check the pressure release/vent valve on top of the rear differential. It's only about $20.00 CAD, but they tend to rust closed. This will cause build up of pressure within the diff, due to heat, and eventually cause your rear axle seals to blow.
Thanks so much for this video. I am looking for an FJ right now, and one of my worries was the rust on that type of car that has more than 14 years old. You are the best dude.
Thanks so much bud, FJ is a great vehicle. There is another video which I posted what to look for when buying an FJ, take a moment to watch it (not to increase view count but there I shared what mistakes I did, so you will be safe when buying one :) )
Pull your body plugs and make sure to spray inside of your rocker panels and door panels! Water likes to drain in and down and cause rust there, too. Great video about rust prevention on the cheap. I’ve been doing research on this too for an 07 Tacoma I just bought and for my girlfriends 2019 Camry. Both of them have frames that are in magnificent shape so far and I’d like to keep it that way. I’ve decided to go for wool wax but I’m torn between wool wax black or wool wax clear. Wool wax black will let me better distinguish what areas I have covered and what areas need covered. However, the clear will let me visually inspect the frame without having to remove. But then again, if prep work is done correctly and it’s applied correctly then there’s no reason any rust should be forming or returning. My biggest concern is about getting into all of the books and crannies of the frame. No sense in the outside of the frame being well protected if the inside of it is bare metal that’ll rust anyways. My Tacoma has one of those open ended frames, which basically makes it a non issue. But the Camry is not so lucky. I guess I’m just gonna do what I can this year with the low budget option and pinch my pennies to save for the nice air compressor kit with the spray gun and wand attachments. Will also need to buy an air compressor, haha.
Thanks for your comment and I appreciate that. I saw a new product ( spray gun ) which you can use to spray the wool wax. I hear your concern, I would rather stick with clear ones, as I wanted to see what's happening behind the scenes and need re application or not. After one and half almost, my FJ still looks just as I did this. Let's keep more yotas on the road :) All the best!
Remember to check the diff breather valve while down there. Great job. I also have a 2007 FJ and am fortunate to have no rust. The vehicle has lived in Washington state. I just got done fluid filming to keep it that way. Take care Sir. 👋
POR 15 is a great product, I have used it on my frame and the rust never came back. If the metal is completely sealed from oxygen rust won't happen. That's what POR 15 does. But it's expensive and one hell of a job to apply. Fluid film is great too, they also have a black version now so when you apply it your frame looks great. You can also spray it using a cheap electric sprayer.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Patience and prep work is key before using any products afterwards. I'm sure you'll get many more years out of your vehicle. Cheers !
Make sure you change all the fluids. I just bought a 2008 fj cruiser 4x4 and the previous owner didn't. Your fj cruiser is very nice. Thanks for the video.
Congrats Carlos. No bud, mine was terrible. See another video I posted earlier how it was then. My FJ's previous owner also havent changed fluids and it had sludge and stuff. It was PIA to remove much of it. I would recommend changing all fluids first - engine, transmission etc.
I've seen TH-cam videos where people have bought fluid film applicator kit. It had a long wand with a misting tip. Would be handy to get some into the frame. Nice video! Enjoy your FJ
Good to know, thank you :) Next time buyer a sprayer for sure however after one year it still looks like that I applied it yesterday . No rust whatsoever :) Thanks for the comment.
U did an excellwnt job! I DO have two criticisms, get a head strap w/a lite on it AND use your trouble lite. And use black undercoating on old vehicles, it looks much better on rust. Please don't be insulted. U did a bang up job! Gave u a 👍. Happy New Year!
Thanks a lot for your kind words and I truly appreciate that. Yes, black would certainly cover the rust. It's holding up very well even after two years. Happy new year and thanks for the like and sub :)
Great job buddy. My only suggestion would be to use a spray gun and a compressor to spray on the fluid film. Helps get it up in the hard to reach spots.
Thanks for your kind words Steve. I truly wish I had a compressor / spray gun. My budget was less than $100 , just to show others that they can do it too with no special tools. Thanks again.
Genious! I blasted with air, wire brush first, then just went straight over with Cosmoline Black Rust Veto 344, the. Sprayed the nooks and crannies with Blaster Corrosion stop and a long straw for inside the frame. I will try your steps on another vehicle!
Thanks for your kind words - I haven't had those tools, so did with what I got :) However FJ is holding up very well after that, no rust at all. All the very best
Wonderful post and I believe you can get the same rust converter product from the manufacturer Adcoat. I used the rust converter on the rusted rebar on my pool and it really is amazing stuff and exactly as you are staying it goes on white and dries as a black-ish primer
Great video!! Would you recommend buying a whole gallon of the rust converter or would a quart work? I have a Tacoma, but prolly about the same coverage as you used. How’s it holding up now that it’s been 2 years??
Thank you. I'm doing this to my '04 Tacoma right now. It's a dirty and difficult job... I need to get it done before the snow starts to fall again here in Utah. My questions: After filming this 3 years ago, is there anything you would have done differently? How are the insides of the frame tubes? Did you miss any spots? I will check your channel to see if there's any updates. I appreciate what you are doing. Best regards
It held very well, I sprayed inside frame - not super effective but that’s the best we can do. Anything differently : someone told there was a sprayer instead of using a paint brush. Other than that , nothing much :)
That's a great advantage bud, here in Canada even brand new car comes with rust sitting out on dealership lot ! My 4R had surface rust when I first drove out of dealership.
I want to do this... but its like 40 degrees Fahrenheit consistently where im at. Is it too cold? Im thinking of letting the vehicle.warm up and then applying the converter.
Darn good video. This helped a lot. I have a 1999 Land Cruiser that has similar rust to your FJ. I had my local Line-X company spray Valugard on the frame. They didn’t do any prep work. I’m thinking of taking it off and using your process.
Thank you so much for your kind words and sub. Yes , rust proofing is a process and my FJ stopped rusting even after a year , so it now looks cool than how it was earlier (rust bucket ) :)
You got 2014 FJ? WOW! So you have two vehicles that does not depreciate, wise man! Thanks for your kind words and yes, please do so to keep the 2007 in a perstine condition. I've seen FJs hitting 800,0000 KMS without issues, so just take care of it and it will take care of you basically :) I will share the follow up videos on FJ with the tricks I learned working on my 2007. Thanks for stopping by and dont forget to subscribe ;-) Happy new year.
Hi, awesome video thanks for sharing! You’ve motivated me to also do this to my FJ and I spent a few days doing it. I do have a question for you, when you wash your car did the rust remover turn back to original liquid and fall off the rust? Bc I just did a under car wash and that’s what happened. I used the same rust remover as you to convert the rust. And it pretty much shows the rust again.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Well it's a rust converter, which means it convert rust into ferrous oxide, so chances of that converting back to rust is almost nil. May be you coated over the rust without removing the flake completely ? Dont worry, it's on-going process , so either get a pressure washer and flush out all rust and then apply it again or just apply where ever you see rust popping again. Make sure to apply the coating as well, to protect what you've done. All the best.
How has this hold up . I live in Chicago and just got a 2004 honda pilot with only 51k miles so I'm trying to do the same to the frame . But i know corroseal alone will just let it rust again and i know putting some undercarriage spray could accelerate the rust if i miss some rust spots . So I'm thinking corroseal then fluid film and maybe doing it every other year.
Hi Vic, it's holding up very well. I live in Canada so we both get same amount of snow and salt . I would do that every two to three years as it still holding up very well. You can see that in "what to look for buying FJ video " last part as I shared some footage there. Again, thanks for your comment and sub and let me know how yours go. Take care.
Hi, would you use the same products being it is 2 years later? Is the Fluid Film too thick to put into a spray bottle or maybe a garden 1 gallon pump sprayer something typically used for weed killer? Thank you sir!
Yes Dax, I would use the same as it is holding on to it very well. Yeah fluid flim is too thick to be sprayed on, you need a paint brush or something to apply to it as far as I know.
Thank you so much and I believe I posted a video after that , I believe video title is something like what to look for when buying an FJ . Thank you so much for your kind words :)
Nice job!! Looks great.. Make sure u do the FRONT of the differential & the front parts of the BACK. They get the most abuse.. I can tell u take great care of both of your toyotas!! Thank u!
Hey geeksauthority, I would love if you could do a quick follow up video on you under carriage of your FJ...please. You're coming up on 2 yrs and I'm very curious how it turned out
I noticed that you have Tacoma rims. I just bought an 2008 FJ with Tacoma rims also and stock tires. What tires are you running and did you have to use wheel spacers? Good job on the frame. My frame does not have any rust, but I'm going to give mine a similar treatment, since I live in Hawaii and salt air is a concern. Thanks
Thanks for your kind words. Yes FJ is now running on Tacoma TRD Rims , with wrangler duratacs. No spacers but I am planning to get fuel wheels with -12 offset to beef it up. I drive FJ less than 800 miles or so per year, it's just my summer evening drive around neighborhood type of vehicle. I am glad to know you don't have rust , since I live in Canada weather conditions and salt on road is literally killing vehices.
Good video, i would mix the can prior to applying it. I would chock the wheels as a safety measure. I have used fluid film, its much easier to apply the coating via a spray setup , as you get better coverage.
Yeah I was just learning and baby steps. I hope people who watch my video will go through these comments are there are great tips here. Yes, should've chocked the wheel, glad FJ didnt chocked me under ..lol
I used Eastwood platinum rust converter, on every part of the frame I could reach. Eastwood internal frame coating. Then a professional undercoating. Now I’m going to start coating everything underneath with fluid film spray cans.
Thats so nice to hear Steven, thank you. Yes, you dont want to brush on rubber bushings or spray on bushings. Do not spray anything inside calipers because if it accidentally ends up in brake pads, that's not good. Since you are already there , check undercarriage gas tank strap as it usually rusts up pretty bad and break away while driving causing issues. Other than that, dont forget to subscribe (wink wink) and share your thoughts once done so it will be useful for others. All the best Steven - you can do it!
Hi how has this held up so far since you have done it? I need to do the same to my cruiser.I have been told by someone that it rusts from the I side out,so if I seal it, it will make it worse???? ..thanks!
I would say pretty well, previously it looked like a rust bucket - not anymore. Yes, it will make it worst IF you dont take care of the rust inside first and only what you can do it chemically with a rust converter. pressure wash, let it dry, rust converter two applications, then seal it with fluid film. Outside too same way, but I am looking to fluid film every two years - half hour to pressure wash, half hour to apply . That's why I didnt recommend painting, as rust grows inside it and you will never know. Let me know how it went and I will post a video later, if you sub you will get notification when I post. Thanks mate.
I have a cruiser with similar rust issues I want to get it professionally rust proofed from a regular rust proof shop. Do you think I should do this procedure before or after the rust proofing?
Hi Ham, thanks for the message and sub. I would recommend to do this as first step and see it for 4-5 months. It's holding up very well for me even after 6 months. If your shop is asking less than $500 and you believe them , you can take that route. By doing it by yourself, you can make sure that every nook and corner is taken care of.
You can do your whole underneath with just two or three large spray cans of fluid film. You sure don't need a gal and then have to put it on with a brush. The spray can gets to places the brush can't. The can even has a hose to get inside the boxed framing.
First time doing it and this one worked out very well. Yes next time for sure spray cans. However I wonder the viscosity of the ones comes in spray can, this was thick substance.
@@geeksauthority It sprays fine. Plenty of enough power to spray inside the frame nd out of reach places with the extention hose they inlcude. Just takes a few cans to do the whole thing. I'm sure it's a better bargain if you buy by the gal but you then have to have a good spray system and make the fluid more liquified.
Safety Goggles is no Joke! no joke! Many years ago I got a steel sliver in my eye ( I won't shock you with out they got it out) - from rust working on my car. This year I went for an MRI - do you know I had to have special tests, x-ray to my eyes to make sure there is still no metal sliver in my eyes. It was extra expense and coming back to haunt me many years later.
Excellent advise! Even with that coverings , I couldnt breath well for one week. I am very glad to know your are safe! Its always better to be safe than sorry!
Just an fyi, they technically still make this vehicle. They just dont sell in the u.s. or on this continent. I know at least up until a coulle years ago. Even the old school looking land cruisers they sell still in other countries, in particular Australia for sure. Point is, the majority unfortionately want luxury vehicles here. I wish they bring back the 1st gen size tacomas personally. They were great.
Fluid films great. It always gels after it sits awhile. U just need to stir it real well and it will be more fluid like. Enough to spray. I'd suggest loiking on amazon for a paint mixer attachment for a drill and mix it that way
Yeah , it was so thick. I stirred it up before applying and it still sticks well after 6 months or so. Yeah planning to do once in 2 years and next time for sure spray gun. Also another reason I used brush to control where I should apply. Saw people applying on rubber Bush and stuff so , wanted to spare those rubber :) thanks for your sub and comment :)
@@geeksauthority u gotta get sonething to be able to spray in the holes in the frame. What ur doing is def good...but if u could get fluid film INSIDE the frame, u'd be better off for sure
Corroseal is actually not that expensive. About $20 Canadian. It would have been a good idea to loosen and remove more of the rust by mechanical means. Also the only other thing you should have done was use a good degreaser before pressure washing. Other wise good job. Keep it up yearly and your FJ’s frame will love you. Cheers.
Thanks for your comment and I appreciate that. Kindly let me know where I can find corroseal for $20 , as I need on my 4Runnet too. Degreaser good thought :) Thanks again
@@geeksauthority I found it at Cloverdale Paint in B.C. I believe it was under $25 bucks all in. 1 L bottles. It goes a long way. Also look at hand held garden sprayers for application.
you tried your best and i commend you for that sir. To make your life easier a needle scaler would help imensely. the best products to stop rust are actually as always german products ^^ the first would be Kline Rust Stop and Tannox Rust stabiliser. Fluidfilm ASR Spaybottle for ease of use, as it seems you dont have to proper Equipment. Otherwise you did your best with limited tools. well done.
Thank you Keep. Yes I did with the very limited tools I got as most of the viewers are like myself, just another guy trying to save FJ with limited stuff. There is no question about the product I used and it's still holding amazing well. Went through winter, spring rain, summer, off-road, now fall torrential rain and with many undercarriage wash, product is still holding well. I am glad to know you have success with your product but mine worked and working great for me :) Thanks for your kind words and comment.
I was doing this for my fj back in May. same searches as you, looking for the best rust converter and ended up getting corroseal. You can get corroseal 3.78L in mississauga from cloverdale paint. for $61.78 plus tax.
Good to know Tommy, I am about 200 Kms away from Mississauga , so may be next time. Thanks for letting me know and that's a great information. Thanks much.
Thanks for sharing this info, any updates on how its worked so far for you this past winter? Sry not sure of you deal with snow and salt but has this method helped keep the rust at bay atleast
When your fluid film runs out get Surface Shield made by Blaster. From what I'm seeing it very well may be better than fluid film. It doesn't wash off like fluid film does.
There are several years of Tacoma and Tundra models that there was NO WAY POSSIBLE to save the frame from rusting apart , they were built with re-cycled vehicles (old melted down vehicles) and the rust wasn't all removed from the melted steel .. So they rusted from the inside out (no possible way to fix that) .. Toyota was replacing the frames on most of them but now that ship has sailed .. Oil and undercoating will save them a little longer but in the long run your wasting your money ...
@@geeksauthority am a big fan of FJ I do have a 2008 just picked it a month ago !!! Do u do off roading !!! Looking fwd to see more helpful videos like this !!! I do mine next week
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Great job sir. I hope people will do the same and help keep as many FJ's on the road as possible for decades.
Thanks for your kind words sir, I really appreciate that. Yes, just wanted to show people that they can give couple more years of life to their FJ with just $50 and no special tools :)
@@geeksauthority Yes it's no fun what one winter in the midwest/ salt belt can do to that fj and old tacoma frame. Good to see you're doing due diligence. I sure hope they get the chassis right next time they come out with an fj or iteration of land cruiser.
Looks fantastic, great job.
@@svnbit8408 thank you so much for your kind words , just doing my part to keep the legendary FJ on road :)
Hey man! 50 year old data analyst here that just bought a 2007 with similar issues. I was planning on doing something similar and then I came across your video. Thanks so much, you have inspired a few more ideas.
Lol looks like we software engineers like these FJs eh? Well, if you maintain well, it's gonna last long. No more rust in my vehicle after doing this stuff.
GOOD MORNING!! IT IS 5:37 A.M. HERE IN WASHINGTON, DC. THE VIDEO IS VERY NICE! EXTREMELY PLEASANT MUSIC TO ACCOMPANY YOUR DIALOGUE. NICELY EXPLAINED PROCESS OF TREATING THE RUST ON YOUR FJ MADE IT A JOY TO WATCH! THANK YOU FOR THE VIDEO!
lol .. I don’t know about song / explanation perfection but my intention was if I could save one FJ with this video, that would be nice :) Thanks a lot for your kind words.
I have a 1998 4Runner 4X4 5 speed and my rust is in similar condition maybe a little worse - especially on the rear diff. This video inspired me that I can in fact deal with it and keep it running! You sold me when you said “I’m not a mechanic I’m a software engineer.” Great video!
Go ahead and do it, If I can do it sure you can do it too :) Thanks for your kind words and sub Will. Dont forget to ping once you revive your Runner :)
Only two minutes in, and I CANNOT thank you enough.
I take possession of my 2007 tomorrow, and the frame rust is about 20% of this,;and I was a bit worried. I am so happy to see that this will not be overly cost prohibitive, and something I can attempt before bringing it to a professional.
I too hope to keep my new (to me) FJ on the road and in my heart for as long as I can. It is replacing my Scion xB, which has been my only car since 2006 (and with “only” 256,000 miles, I could certainly keep driving it; but will pass on to a friend). I know other Toyota owners have to feel the kind of bittersweetness when moving from one legendary vehicle to the next.
Thank you!
Comments like this make me do more videos :) Thank you SO much for your comment. I did this a year back and night and day difference. I will share some more tips I learned on the way and my FJ is now looking from rust bucket to black and shiny. Congratulations on your FJ you will LOVE IT :) ❤️
@@geeksauthority Thank you! It was honestly an anxiety filling process to decide to replace this car. My Scion (Toyota Echo) has been way, way, way nicer to me than I have been to it. It’s seen me through some formative years in my life, and it has the dents, dings and scratches to prove it. Through all my bumbling through life…and, if I hold the self deprecation to a minimum…some pretty great triumphs… that little car has been there. Asking for almost nothing. The majority of work was parts wearing out far, far past their expiration date. It still has the first clutch.
When looking for a new car, I couldn’t put my finger on what it was that I was actually looking for until I found the FJ (which, though searching nationwide (US) for a variety of different vehicles, ended up being within 30 minutes of my home). A durable, stylish vehicle with a unsurpassed reliability. It was a natural progression from the Scion in most ways, save for the aforementioned fuel economy. That will be an adjustment; but so will the added utility, towing capacity, ride height, and sixth gear (manual transmission for life). Until my Toyota FETV (Flying Electric Teleportation Vehicle) is designed, this should be my last ride.
The dealer let me spend the day with it, and I already love it.
Thank you so much for being here!
@@Nohoze You can't beat Toyota bud, it's an awesome vehicle. All of my vehicles are gas guzzlers and FJ is the "most fuel efficient" vehicle I have ( 4Runner, V6 Rav(FJ is gets better mileage) and a V8 Challenger Shaker (purchased two weeks back). Out of 4, I would keep FJ as price is appreciating. All the best and don't forget to subscribe also to update how your FJ rust proofing went. It's easy, give it a try bud :)
@@geeksauthority Wow! I need your job! That’s quite a fleet. My friend has the 4Runner. I tried to buy, and almost got the V6 RAV4. They are crazy hot right now. Drove up and watched someone buy the first. Second was gone an hour after I said I was coming. One dealer had a large bird as protection (🦃😂🦃😂… I’m not kidding, and it it was a monster). When I finally drove the RAV4, I knew I didn’t want to live without the connection to the car a manual transmission offers. After driving the one I bought, I knew. Had my trusted mechanic fully inspect and drive it. He liked it a lot. That sealed it. Really excited!
Subscribed and will keep you posted! First mods will be this, blind spot mirrors, a nice stereo I already have, and a backup camera. Tires are virtually new (one definitely is), as is the clutch. More excited now that I’ve spoken with you!
Really appreciative of you!
@@Nohoze Thanks so much, I would say first mod - Back up camera, almost impossible to see back when you reverse in FJ. I posted a video how I installed. Thanks again and keep in touch :)
Another thumbs up for a fellow desi Toyota truck owner!
Thank you
I wish I had such a calm and explanatory voice :) nice work! I would recommend using respirator and chemical long sleeve gloves
You made my day , thanks a great compliment . Yes right way to do it with respirator but you know , it was a home garage work. I have a 4Runner and for that I am planning to do it right way :) Thank you soo much once again for your kind words
Did this on my wife's Land Cruiser fj100 and now it's time to do this to my FJ Cruiser. Once the rust converts to basite, we painted it with glossy rust oleum black spray paint. It looked great and I was sure that I had added years to the vehicle. Great video!
Thank you so much 😊 Glad you saved two Toyotas.
I am definitely doing THIS! I was watching lots more labor and money consuming videos on this subject. It's not for a car show, just want to preserve the frame and enjoy the FJ.
Exactly , also you can repeat the fluid film in another 2-3 years as it takes only 2 hours to do full underneath.
Excellent video. I plan on doing this to mine before winter. Thank you for your efforts in making this video.
You are very welcome, it totally worth it. After two years, it still looks like the same day it was got done. All the best :)
Love this video. I too am an FJ owner I'm on my second. My first was a 07 now I have a 2013. I live in New England and we use huge amounts of salt, but much worse is the Calcium Chloride. The calcium chloride practically turns cars into dust. Fluid film is a good tool to prevent rust. Top tip get a sprayer and spray it inside the frame rails. That will prevent the rust you can't see.
Thank you for your kind words, yes we sure need to save our FJs :)
I have an 07 with about 86,000 miles. I absolutely love it and look forward to many many more years enjoying it
Very nice. Yeah I am planning to install custom bumper and rock gaurd, stay tuned. Thanks for the comment and sub :)
@@geeksauthority nice, I can't wait to see how it turns out
@@bortrah4946 Mee too bud. Hopefully soon :)
Good job, and great narration! I love my 2012 Black Fj, and only recently bought it. As a body shop owner I bought one with very little "beginning" rust. I intend to paint the entire undercarriage after a thorough sandblasting, degreasing, and careful scan of "every single item under this car" when I'm finished I will have a completely rust free undercarriage and all components will look as good as the outside of this beautiful vehicle!
Thanks for your kind words Phil and glad to know you took care of rust right way. FJ Is a great vehicle and I too will get it sandblasted later sometime. I only drive it less than 2000 miles an year max, rest of the time it's sitting at garage :) Thank you once again
Phil what would be the estimate cost to do what your doing for the average man.
@@chrismartinez8393 It cost me $60-70 dollars
@@chrismartinez8393 Hello Chris, The only way a shop estimate on that type of thing would be feasible, would be to charge what is called "time and materials"! The biggest problem however would be someone who would do this properly until the very end, and therein lies the problem of much time, and considerable expense to wire brush, sandblast, prime with a great "red oxide" metal primer, and then paint? Sandblasting anything is a major mess, and working underneath a vehicle would be a very hard, uncomfortable endeavor at best! Sand goes into everything it can get into, including your eyes, ears, and nose, so a respirator, and a plexiglass shield between you and the vehicle is another must have. So you have to be very aware to cover u-joints, bearing surfaces, oil seals, breather tubes, etc., or you will contaminate, and destroy many components pretty easily otherwise! It's labor intensive, but nothing prepares metal, and particularly rusty metal better than sandblasting. ..... If you are very handy with tools, and learn techniques fast you can do this yourself, and the material cost would be minimal! If you have access to an air compressor, of at least 5 H.P. then some simple tools will do this work, rather than trying to buy some of the alternatives? If you can have a workspace to yourself for a couple of weeks, you can do this? Preferably outside on top of 6 mil plastic that extends well beyond your vehicle in all directions! That way you can use a simple "siphon" type sandblaster say from Northern Hydraulics/ Harbor Freight etc., and you can sweep up, strain, and recover your sand many time over? ....... You need a "graded" sand like "olivine/or quartz" of a 120# for a small sandblaster! Don't try to use glass beads, except for small parts in a cabinet type blaster....... Should you decide to tackle this Chris, please feel welcome to contact me for further, and more specific instructions! I will be doing my own in the spring, on an outside carport, and will try to take good video of the before, and after. There are manufacturers who are making some exceptional paint coverings, that if "prepped properly" would protect the undercarriage for just some serious "long term" durability, say 20 plus years with minimal maintenance!
Thanks I was just looking at a FJ 2013 and the undercarriage was rusting bad. It spent most of it's life in Nova Scotia before it came to the states based on the carfax. The salt from sea was hitting hard. Everything else look great. But couldn't justify buying at the price.
Thank you, sir. Please take note to check the pressure release/vent valve on top of the rear differential. It's only about $20.00 CAD, but they tend to rust closed. This will cause build up of pressure within the diff, due to heat, and eventually cause your rear axle seals to blow.
Great point sir, thanks for sharing :) Thanks for your comment and sub. I will surely check it out as it's getting warmer here :)
Anytime. I'm in the Golden horseshoe area myself. You can buy it on Amazon. Dorman 924262 Differential Vent. Fits well.
@@MeetJackBlack Thank you SO MUCH. Infact I was thinking where to find that product :)
Thanks for the comment. That makes sense 🤔 I've already had replace the axel seal. I should give that a check as well.
Namaste/salamakaikum my friend! You sound like an Indian Morgan Freeman:))) love it!
Hahaha thanks so much, I take it as a compliment.. Indian Morgan Freeman, I love that :)
YES! The Shawshankar Redemption!
Hello!! I am a second owner of a fj 2007, and I note it,that is gonna be my first proyect to do,thank for sharing!!
Oh you are welcome. Planning to share part two of it , more on an update so keep watching . Thanks for the sub and comment.
Thanks so much for this video. I am looking for an FJ right now, and one of my worries was the rust on that type of car that has more than 14 years old. You are the best dude.
Thanks so much bud, FJ is a great vehicle. There is another video which I posted what to look for when buying an FJ, take a moment to watch it (not to increase view count but there I shared what mistakes I did, so you will be safe when buying one :) )
Pull your body plugs and make sure to spray inside of your rocker panels and door panels! Water likes to drain in and down and cause rust there, too. Great video about rust prevention on the cheap. I’ve been doing research on this too for an 07 Tacoma I just bought and for my girlfriends 2019 Camry. Both of them have frames that are in magnificent shape so far and I’d like to keep it that way. I’ve decided to go for wool wax but I’m torn between wool wax black or wool wax clear. Wool wax black will let me better distinguish what areas I have covered and what areas need covered. However, the clear will let me visually inspect the frame without having to remove. But then again, if prep work is done correctly and it’s applied correctly then there’s no reason any rust should be forming or returning. My biggest concern is about getting into all of the books and crannies of the frame. No sense in the outside of the frame being well protected if the inside of it is bare metal that’ll rust anyways. My Tacoma has one of those open ended frames, which basically makes it a non issue. But the Camry is not so lucky. I guess I’m just gonna do what I can this year with the low budget option and pinch my pennies to save for the nice air compressor kit with the spray gun and wand attachments. Will also need to buy an air compressor, haha.
Thanks for your comment and I appreciate that. I saw a new product ( spray gun ) which you can use to spray the wool wax. I hear your concern, I would rather stick with clear ones, as I wanted to see what's happening behind the scenes and need re application or not. After one and half almost, my FJ still looks just as I did this. Let's keep more yotas on the road :) All the best!
I'm starting mine next week 2012 fj great job sir
Thank you sir and wishing you the very best :)
I have an ‘07 Sequoia that looks a lot like your FJ underneath. I plan on getting it into shape. Your video has helped me greatly! Thanks
Same family isn't it ? :) same with 4Runner, Taco, Seq, FJ . Thanks for the comment and sub :)
Remember to check the diff breather valve while down there. Great job. I also have a 2007 FJ and am fortunate to have no rust. The vehicle has lived in Washington state. I just got done fluid filming to keep it that way. Take care Sir. 👋
Yes sir, love my FJ. Tying to add couple extra years to its life :)
POR 15 is a great product, I have used it on my frame and the rust never came back. If the metal is completely sealed from oxygen rust won't happen. That's what POR 15 does. But it's expensive and one hell of a job to apply.
Fluid film is great too, they also have a black version now so when you apply it your frame looks great. You can also spray it using a cheap electric sprayer.
Thanks for the detailed explanation. Patience and prep work is key before using any products afterwards. I'm sure you'll get many more years out of your vehicle. Cheers !
Thanks for your kind words, loads and loads of cleaning rust :)
Make sure you change all the fluids. I just bought a 2008 fj cruiser 4x4 and the previous owner didn't. Your fj cruiser is very nice. Thanks for the video.
Congrats Carlos. No bud, mine was terrible. See another video I posted earlier how it was then. My FJ's previous owner also havent changed fluids and it had sludge and stuff. It was PIA to remove much of it. I would recommend changing all fluids first - engine, transmission etc.
I have been doing this as well over the last week, spray bottle is a great way to get into those hard to reach places, thanks for the suggestion.
Thanks for your kind words, yes those spray bottle helped me a lot. Wish I had some type of proper power sprayer.
I loved your commentary. Well done
Thank you sir :)
I've seen TH-cam videos where people have bought fluid film applicator kit. It had a long wand with a misting tip. Would be handy to get some into the frame. Nice video! Enjoy your FJ
Good to know, thank you :) Next time buyer a sprayer for sure however after one year it still looks like that I applied it yesterday . No rust whatsoever :) Thanks for the comment.
Well narrated. Great information. This is a great video. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much for your kind words :)
Good video. You covered the techniques and the safety issues very well.
Thank you so much. Just trying to share my experience with others :) Thanks for your kind words again.
I will try this on my vehicle. Thank you. I'm following you now.
Thanks for your Sub :) Let me know how it goes.
I’m glad you made this video. Thank you.
@@WEESHBONE thank you :)
U did an excellwnt job! I DO have two criticisms, get a head strap w/a lite on it AND use your trouble lite. And use black undercoating on old vehicles, it looks much better on rust. Please don't be insulted. U did a bang up job! Gave u a 👍. Happy New Year!
Thanks a lot for your kind words and I truly appreciate that. Yes, black would certainly cover the rust. It's holding up very well even after two years. Happy new year and thanks for the like and sub :)
My exact situation. Just bought a 08 fj and has same issue. I’ll pay you to do mine 😊 enjoyed your work
Please do exactly what I did and save your FJ :) It's not easy but it's not tough either :)
Great job buddy. My only suggestion would be to use a spray gun and a compressor to spray on the fluid film.
Helps get it up in the hard to reach spots.
Thanks for your kind words Steve. I truly wish I had a compressor / spray gun. My budget was less than $100 , just to show others that they can do it too with no special tools. Thanks again.
Genious! I blasted with air, wire brush first, then just went straight over with Cosmoline Black Rust Veto 344, the. Sprayed the nooks and crannies with Blaster Corrosion stop and a long straw for inside the frame. I will try your steps on another vehicle!
Thanks for your kind words - I haven't had those tools, so did with what I got :) However FJ is holding up very well after that, no rust at all. All the very best
Well, how did this end up holding up?
Pretty good, no rust there after
Wonderful post and I believe you can get the same rust converter product from the manufacturer Adcoat. I used the rust converter on the rusted rebar on my pool and it really is amazing stuff and exactly as you are staying it goes on white and dries as a black-ish primer
Thank you so much :)
Great video!! Would you recommend buying a whole gallon of the rust converter or would a quart work? I have a Tacoma, but prolly about the same coverage as you used. How’s it holding up now that it’s been 2 years??
Please excuse me as I missed to reply to this comment. It is holding up pretty good. FJ could've been in pieces if I wouldn't have done that.
Thank you.
I'm doing this to my '04 Tacoma right now. It's a dirty and difficult job... I need to get it done before the snow starts to fall again here in Utah.
My questions: After filming this 3 years ago, is there anything you would have done differently?
How are the insides of the frame tubes?
Did you miss any spots?
I will check your channel to see if there's any updates.
I appreciate what you are doing.
Best regards
It held very well, I sprayed inside frame - not super effective but that’s the best we can do. Anything differently : someone told there was a sprayer instead of using a paint brush. Other than that , nothing much :)
Hell yeah, dude. May do this myself someday. Living in New Mexico has its advantages. Cars don't really rust out here.
That's a great advantage bud, here in Canada even brand new car comes with rust sitting out on dealership lot ! My 4R had surface rust when I first drove out of dealership.
How’s you do the inside? Especially in that hollow section of rear frame behind the rear diff?
I want to do this... but its like 40 degrees Fahrenheit consistently where im at. Is it too cold? Im thinking of letting the vehicle.warm up and then applying the converter.
Guess you can add Rust to your resume. 😉. Thanks for the video. I am also a software engineer and just bought an fj and also need to do this to mine.
Lol... yeah React JS (Rust removal 1.0 ) lol lol :) Welcome to FJ club bud, you will enjoy it :)
Top notch video! Thank you! Big help and confidence booster!
Thank you so much 😊
Darn good video. This helped a lot. I have a 1999 Land Cruiser that has similar rust to your FJ. I had my local Line-X company spray Valugard on the frame. They didn’t do any prep work. I’m thinking of taking it off and using your process.
Thank you so much for your kind words and sub. Yes , rust proofing is a process and my FJ stopped rusting even after a year , so it now looks cool than how it was earlier (rust bucket ) :)
Thanks. do you have any updates after all these years you did the job?
It held very well, if I haven’t done it , that FJ could’ve bite the dust .
Thanks, I need to do this on my 07 FJ. My 14 FJ seems pretty rust free but may do the same on it for extra protection. You make it look easy.
You got 2014 FJ? WOW! So you have two vehicles that does not depreciate, wise man! Thanks for your kind words and yes, please do so to keep the 2007 in a perstine condition. I've seen FJs hitting 800,0000 KMS without issues, so just take care of it and it will take care of you basically :) I will share the follow up videos on FJ with the tricks I learned working on my 2007. Thanks for stopping by and dont forget to subscribe ;-) Happy new year.
@@geeksauthority I was fortunate to have the first and last years of production in North America. They are definitely a modern collectible..
@@lanyouree8532 oh 100 % . Don't sell that 2014, you will get many more times than what you paid for if it's in good condition.
@@geeksauthority the Crawl Control on the 14 is pretty amazing. At least for sand and mud.
@@lanyouree8532 Yeah, I have a new 4Runner and it's pretty amazing as it got it too.
Hi, awesome video thanks for sharing! You’ve motivated me to also do this to my FJ and I spent a few days doing it. I do have a question for you, when you wash your car did the rust remover turn back to original liquid and fall off the rust? Bc I just did a under car wash and that’s what happened. I used the same rust remover as you to convert the rust. And it pretty much shows the rust again.
Thank you very much for your kind words. Well it's a rust converter, which means it convert rust into ferrous oxide, so chances of that converting back to rust is almost nil. May be you coated over the rust without removing the flake completely ? Dont worry, it's on-going process , so either get a pressure washer and flush out all rust and then apply it again or just apply where ever you see rust popping again. Make sure to apply the coating as well, to protect what you've done. All the best.
Thanks for sharing your experience! Much appreciated and great video!
Thanks so much!
How has this hold up . I live in Chicago and just got a 2004 honda pilot with only 51k miles so I'm trying to do the same to the frame . But i know corroseal alone will just let it rust again and i know putting some undercarriage spray could accelerate the rust if i miss some rust spots . So I'm thinking corroseal then fluid film and maybe doing it every other year.
Hi Vic, it's holding up very well. I live in Canada so we both get same amount of snow and salt . I would do that every two to three years as it still holding up very well. You can see that in "what to look for buying FJ video " last part as I shared some footage there. Again, thanks for your comment and sub and let me know how yours go. Take care.
Did you coat the exhaust too? Thanks great resource!
Yeah, however exhaust was kinda rusted out totally and reached end of life. I could'nt save it but fix cost only $60.
Hi, would you use the same products being it is 2 years later?
Is the Fluid Film too thick to put into a spray bottle or maybe a garden 1 gallon pump sprayer something typically used for weed killer?
Thank you sir!
Yes Dax, I would use the same as it is holding on to it very well. Yeah fluid flim is too thick to be sprayed on, you need a paint brush or something to apply to it as far as I know.
Hey really good video, is there a follow up on how it looks like after a month of driving and is dust a concern with the oil or wax coat?
Thank you so much and I believe I posted a video after that , I believe video title is something like what to look for when buying an FJ . Thank you so much for your kind words :)
@@geeksauthority really appreciate it. I hope its still serving you well since its a reliability beast!
Nice job!! Looks great.. Make sure u do the FRONT of the differential & the front parts of the BACK. They get the most abuse.. I can tell u take great care of both of your toyotas!! Thank u!
Thanks a lot for your kind words and sub :) Yes , I fluid filmed that part too. Have an amazing day .
Hey geeksauthority, I would love if you could do a quick follow up video on you under carriage of your FJ...please. You're coming up on 2 yrs and I'm very curious how it turned out
That's a great idea, will do one very soon :)
I noticed that you have Tacoma rims. I just bought an 2008 FJ with Tacoma rims also and stock tires. What tires are you running and did you have to use wheel spacers? Good job on the frame. My frame does not have any rust, but I'm going to give mine a similar treatment, since I live in Hawaii and salt air is a concern. Thanks
Thanks for your kind words. Yes FJ is now running on Tacoma TRD Rims , with wrangler duratacs. No spacers but I am planning to get fuel wheels with -12 offset to beef it up. I drive FJ less than 800 miles or so per year, it's just my summer evening drive around neighborhood type of vehicle. I am glad to know you don't have rust , since I live in Canada weather conditions and salt on road is literally killing vehices.
@@geeksauthorityCool thanks. What size tires are you running?
@@cckailua 265 / 75 /17
Hey. How’s the coating holding up?
Holding up very well! No rust!
Good video, i would mix the can prior to applying it. I would chock the wheels as a safety measure.
I have used fluid film, its much easier to apply the coating via a spray setup , as you get better coverage.
Yeah I was just learning and baby steps. I hope people who watch my video will go through these comments are there are great tips here. Yes, should've chocked the wheel, glad FJ didnt chocked me under ..lol
@@geeksauthority Always safety first . Cheers!
Thank you sir and have a blessed day America
You too have an amazing day :)
Excellent video!
Thank you :)
Powerwash first, then painted with Rustoleum Flat Black, then Fluid Flim inside Frame rails. Used 1/2 gallon of ff. Came out great!
Glad to know :)
Very informative video. Nicely done.
Thank you sir, for your comment and sub :)
I used Eastwood platinum rust converter, on every part of the frame I could reach. Eastwood internal frame coating. Then a professional undercoating. Now I’m going to start coating everything underneath with fluid film spray cans.
Nice work
I enjoyed this video
Thank you :)
Do it the right way first and you won't have to do it again, good teachings!
Thank you
this helps me so much. Thank you! Is there places you especially dont want to wire brush, or spray or paint fluid film?
Thats so nice to hear Steven, thank you. Yes, you dont want to brush on rubber bushings or spray on bushings. Do not spray anything inside calipers because if it accidentally ends up in brake pads, that's not good. Since you are already there , check undercarriage gas tank strap as it usually rusts up pretty bad and break away while driving causing issues. Other than that, dont forget to subscribe (wink wink) and share your thoughts once done so it will be useful for others. All the best Steven - you can do it!
Hi how has this held up so far since you have done it? I need to do the same to my cruiser.I have been told by someone that it rusts from the I side out,so if I seal it, it will make it worse???? ..thanks!
I would say pretty well, previously it looked like a rust bucket - not anymore. Yes, it will make it worst IF you dont take care of the rust inside first and only what you can do it chemically with a rust converter. pressure wash, let it dry, rust converter two applications, then seal it with fluid film. Outside too same way, but I am looking to fluid film every two years - half hour to pressure wash, half hour to apply . That's why I didnt recommend painting, as rust grows inside it and you will never know. Let me know how it went and I will post a video later, if you sub you will get notification when I post. Thanks mate.
Sorry bro, What kind of blue film did you use? Brand
Blue film ? Lol You meant fluid film bro ? Their brand name is called Fluid Film. Thanks for comment and sub :)
@@geeksauthority oopsie too much watching desi filim in my Gulf days, thank you
@@justinbieber3957 Haha no worries bud :)
I have a cruiser with similar rust issues I want to get it professionally rust proofed from a regular rust proof shop.
Do you think I should do this procedure before or after the rust proofing?
Hi Ham, thanks for the message and sub. I would recommend to do this as first step and see it for 4-5 months. It's holding up very well for me even after 6 months. If your shop is asking less than $500 and you believe them , you can take that route. By doing it by yourself, you can make sure that every nook and corner is taken care of.
Thanks for making this video
Thank you for watching it :)
You can do your whole underneath with just two or three large spray cans of fluid film. You sure don't need a gal and then have to put it on with a brush. The spray can gets to places the brush can't. The can even has a hose to get inside the boxed framing.
First time doing it and this one worked out very well. Yes next time for sure spray cans. However I wonder the viscosity of the ones comes in spray can, this was thick substance.
@@geeksauthority It sprays fine. Plenty of enough power to spray inside the frame nd out of reach places with the extention hose they inlcude. Just takes a few cans to do the whole thing. I'm sure it's a better bargain if you buy by the gal but you then have to have a good spray system and make the fluid more liquified.
Safety Goggles is no Joke! no joke! Many years ago I got a steel sliver in my eye ( I won't shock you with out they got it out) - from rust working on my car. This year I went for an MRI - do you know I had to have special tests, x-ray to my eyes to make sure there is still no metal sliver in my eyes. It was extra expense and coming back to haunt me many years later.
Excellent advise! Even with that coverings , I couldnt breath well for one week. I am very glad to know your are safe! Its always better to be safe than sorry!
I’m doing this under my 2012 right now. Gonna be a project. I curse the bane that is Previous owners!
did the fluidfilm wash off? if so what was put on after that?
No, it never washed off. It's still there.
Safe? Where are your chocks on the wheels?
Good point, I kept it on front wheels.
Hey Just came across your tutorial.
You still have FJ ?
Also these trucks rust/rot out from inside frame out.
Great job
Nice tutorial
Thank you so much, FJ is not good when it comes to rust handling.
I’ve had wire brush wires shoot into me like a dart. You don’t feel it until you look down and see it sticking out of you. So eyewear, must have
Oh yes! Wear a mask too.
Nice video! You should do a follow up video!
I was thinking about it. It just stays exactly same. However I posted some update in another video :) Thanks for your kind thoughts.
How is the rust proofing holding up?
@@hemanthvarma43 it held up very well ; now I sold the vehicle unsure the status now. I am sure it will be just fine .
Well done sir! Now that they've stopped producing this vehicle you may sell it some day for more than you paid.
Yes sir, that's the plan. I dont know about selling part as I kinda liked this toy :)
Just an fyi, they technically still make this vehicle. They just dont sell in the u.s. or on this continent. I know at least up until a coulle years ago.
Even the old school looking land cruisers they sell still in other countries, in particular Australia for sure.
Point is, the majority unfortionately want luxury vehicles here.
I wish they bring back the 1st gen size tacomas personally. They were great.
@@todtalk3912 Interesting. Thanks.
Fluid films great. It always gels after it sits awhile. U just need to stir it real well and it will be more fluid like. Enough to spray. I'd suggest loiking on amazon for a paint mixer attachment for a drill and mix it that way
Yeah , it was so thick. I stirred it up before applying and it still sticks well after 6 months or so. Yeah planning to do once in 2 years and next time for sure spray gun. Also another reason I used brush to control where I should apply. Saw people applying on rubber Bush and stuff so , wanted to spare those rubber :) thanks for your sub and comment :)
@@geeksauthority u gotta get sonething to be able to spray in the holes in the frame. What ur doing is def good...but if u could get fluid film INSIDE the frame, u'd be better off for sure
@@Papi4l2 I agree
Corroseal is actually not that expensive. About $20 Canadian. It would have been a good idea to loosen and remove more of the rust by mechanical means. Also the only other thing you should have done was use a good degreaser before pressure washing. Other wise good job. Keep it up yearly and your FJ’s frame will love you. Cheers.
Thanks for your comment and I appreciate that. Kindly let me know where I can find corroseal for $20 , as I need on my 4Runnet too. Degreaser good thought :) Thanks again
@@geeksauthority I found it at Cloverdale Paint in B.C. I believe it was under $25 bucks all in. 1 L bottles. It goes a long way. Also look at hand held garden sprayers for application.
Great video!
Thank you so much.
you tried your best and i commend you for that sir. To make your life easier a needle scaler would help imensely. the best products to stop rust are actually as always german products ^^ the first would be Kline Rust Stop and Tannox Rust stabiliser. Fluidfilm ASR Spaybottle for ease of use, as it seems you dont have to proper Equipment. Otherwise you did your best with limited tools. well done.
Thank you Keep. Yes I did with the very limited tools I got as most of the viewers are like myself, just another guy trying to save FJ with limited stuff. There is no question about the product I used and it's still holding amazing well. Went through winter, spring rain, summer, off-road, now fall torrential rain and with many undercarriage wash, product is still holding well. I am glad to know you have success with your product but mine worked and working great for me :) Thanks for your kind words and comment.
I was doing this for my fj back in May. same searches as you, looking for the best rust converter and ended up getting corroseal. You can get corroseal 3.78L in mississauga from cloverdale paint. for $61.78 plus tax.
Good to know Tommy, I am about 200 Kms away from Mississauga , so may be next time. Thanks for letting me know and that's a great information. Thanks much.
Thanks for sharing this info, any updates on how its worked so far for you this past winter? Sry not sure of you deal with snow and salt but has this method helped keep the rust at bay atleast
Wow great video! Thanks for sharing this with us. 👍🏾
You are very welcome..Thanks for watching and subscribing :)
How long did this take you?
Hardly 5 hours altogether.
Great job
Thanks a lot :)
Check your Fuel tank straps to make sure they're okay! I just replaced mine they had been rusted through.
I checked it Dennis, looks okay . thanks for the note ; I am bit worried under the back bumper though and its hard to take it out
The best way is to drive through a pool of this stuff. Then it will flood through every nook and cranny
Hahaha that's a great idea too ;) ( once you remove all bushings, brakes and stuff). Thanks for the comment and sub :)
Do you still own the FJ cruiser???
I did the same thing 3 weeks ago. First time working on a car too. Buy a cheap electric paint sprayer at harbor freight. Cut my time in half prepping
Awesome! Good to know that. I just thought to work with what I got. Toughest part was scraping off the rust.
Thanx Nice job
Thanks so much :)
When your fluid film runs out get Surface Shield made by Blaster. From what I'm seeing it very well may be better than fluid film. It doesn't wash off like fluid film does.
Sure will give it a try, however even after two years fluid film still holding well.
Are you from Brampton?
Are you ?
@@geeksauthority Hamilton
@@rickyboyz1006 I am closer to Hamilton :) Kitchener
@@geeksauthority Nice
We should grab a coffee some time and compare FJ notes!!
There are several years of Tacoma and Tundra models that there was NO WAY POSSIBLE to save the frame from rusting apart , they were built with re-cycled vehicles (old melted down vehicles) and the rust wasn't all removed from the melted steel .. So they rusted from the inside out (no possible way to fix that) .. Toyota was replacing the frames on most of them but now that ship has sailed .. Oil and undercoating will save them a little longer but in the long run your wasting your money ...
I know that's a painful truth. Trying my best!
Excellent
Thank you so much
Thank you :)
Great work !!! Malayalieeee anooooo
Athello :)
Enthiru chodhyaam aade ithu.
@@geeksauthority hahah shiva shiva !!!
@@sunshinekutan Who would've thought Malayalees watching this video :) Glad to see you guys here :)
@@geeksauthority am a big fan of FJ I do have a 2008 just picked it a month ago !!! Do u do off roading !!! Looking fwd to see more helpful videos like this !!! I do mine next week
Dear Sir, want to help you and the ones watching this.> The best, the very Best Rust Remover is the Industrial Grade of Vinagar! I found rusted,guns beyond repair, soaked them here and the rust just poured off
Dear sir, thanks for your kind note and I never knew about it. Thanks for sharing and great tip.