Fluid film - how cool can I apply?

[gemniii]

Just picked up a new trailer I ordered about September. I'm in northeast Mississippi.
Temps are supposed to get up to 62 deg F today - do you all think I can apply fluid film from aerosol cans or is it too cold?

 

[mobiledynamics]

62F - too cold ?

Does work stop @ 62F for brake cleaner fluid, or the guys @ the hotel using metal polish to keep those elevators nice and shiny. You're fine. It will atomize out just fine.

 

[Boilerhouse]

62 should be fine. I have sprayed at that temp or even a bit cooler. Sometimes outside, sometimes in a "somewhat" heated garage. I usually warm up the oil first though, to room temp or a bit more. Seems to flow better.

 

[IOWAPUB]

Not sure on the temperature requirements but I would strongly recommend using Flood Penetrol instead of Fluidfilm. I did my own comparison and it was Penetrol protected much better.

 

[Junkman]

Not sure on the temperature requirements but I would strongly recommend using Flood Penetrol instead of Fluidfilm. I did my own comparison and it was Penetrol protected much better.

I just looked up Flood Penetrol, and did some reading on some other websites about it, and they all refer to it as being added to paint to enhance the grip of the paint on the surface that you are painting. On the other hand, the Fluid Film is a lanolin based product that adheres to metal to give it a protective surface and to repel moisture. I see these two products as both adding great value in preserving metal, but also totally different uses. Possibly Flood Penetrol has another product that is similar to Fluid Film that I didn't find in my search?
The only negative thing that I have ever heard about Fluid Film, is that mechanics hate it, since it never dries, and they equate it to working on a car that has leaked oil and is covered in a dirty grime all over. To me, if it protects your car from rusting, it is worthwhile. Last night, driving home, the roads were salted so heavily, that in some places, you could see small piles of salt on the roadway. As a result, I have seen 4 & 5 year old cars that were so badly rusted, that they looked like they should be in the scrap yard instead of on the road.

 

[unslow1]

I applied it when in the 30's last week.

 

[gemniii]

Well the temps are skyrocketing!
I was concerned because one place was predicting highs of 62. It's 68 now and due to climb further.
I sprayed one can when the air temp was about 64. My main concern was it's reaction on metal. If it's too cold it congeals quickly. This left a nice film with decent coverage.

I'm a Fluid Film aficionado, I like the smell, I like the result by the Navy study, and I usually keep at least 1 can in each of my 5 shops,

 

[Regnar]

For years I have been a huge supporter of Fluid Film until recently work has be been switching us over to Zip-Chem Corban 35. Goes on as easily as Fluid Film but last much longer and is difficult to almost impossible to wash away with cold water. Just food for thought. http://www.zipchem.com/products/product_detail.aspx?id=Njk=

 

[mobiledynamics]

I've never used FF on a auto chassis but do use it on the snowblower.

For you guys spraying down your chassis, what about the sand. Does it just stick...to the tack of the product.

 

[6PTsocket]

I just looked up Flood Penetrol, and did some reading on some other websites about it, and they all refer to it as being added to paint to enhance the grip of the paint on the surface that you are painting. On the other hand, the Fluid Film is a lanolin based product that adheres to metal to give it a protective surface and to repel moisture. I see these two products as both adding great value in preserving metal, but also totally different uses. Possibly Flood Penetrol has another product that is similar to Fluid Film that I didn't find in my search?
The only negative thing that I have ever heard about Fluid Film, is that mechanics hate it, since it never dries, and they equate it to working on a car that has leaked oil and is covered in a dirty grime all over. To me, if it protects your car from rusting, it is worthwhile. Last night, driving home, the roads were salted so heavily, that in some places, you could see small piles of salt on the roadway. As a result, I have seen 4 & 5 year old cars that were so badly rusted, that they looked like they should be in the scrap yard instead of on the road.

If you read their ads you are lead to believe it is lanolin based. If you go to their SDS (MSDS) it is a very high percentage of petroleum products. Lanolin is not listed because it is not hazardus but there is not much percentage left for it. I bought some, based on all the favorable comments, and it is too gooey for anything but under the car. BTW the Fluidfilm 24" optional extension tube is the same one sold by Eastwood for their drying spray, for inaccessible places, but at half the price.

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[theoldwizard1]

... Fluid Film is a lanolin based product that adheres to metal ...

It does nor "adhere" like paint, but it sticks a lot better than WD40 !

... I'm a Fluid Film aficionado, I like the smell ...

I can barely stand it ! Maybe you should move to NZ. More than 1 sheep per person there !

 

[mdog892001]

Spray away Iv used this stuff in colder weather as long as what ur spraying onto is dry. It will be fine. Helpful tip? Get a paint brush and slather it on thick and heavy. Don’t leave it parked where you don’t want to see spots from it dripping.


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[mikegt4]

I applied Fluid Film under my Focus (winter beater) today, it was in the low 60's and worked just fine. The cans were direct from the store (Lowes) so they were probably 70* themselves.

 

[IOWAPUB]

I just looked up Flood Penetrol, and did some reading on some other websites about it, and they all refer to it as being added to paint to enhance the grip of the paint on the surface that you are painting. On the other hand, the Fluid Film is a lanolin based product that adheres to metal to give it a protective surface and to repel moisture. I see these two products as both adding great value in preserving metal, but also totally different uses. Possibly Flood Penetrol has another product that is similar to Fluid Film that I didn't find in my search?
The only negative thing that I have ever heard about Fluid Film, is that mechanics hate it, since it never dries, and they equate it to working on a car that has leaked oil and is covered in a dirty grime all over. To me, if it protects your car from rusting, it is worthwhile. Last night, driving home, the roads were salted so heavily, that in some places, you could see small piles of salt on the roadway. As a result, I have seen 4 & 5 year old cars that were so badly rusted, that they looked like they should be in the scrap yard instead of on the road.

I do still use Fluidfilm in addition to the Penetrol.
Penetrol brushes on and dries almost like a clear coat.
I've seen some car forums that show good results.
It can be found in most paint departments. Cheap and well worth a try.
I can't get any good pictures since my bare frame is covered for the winter.

 

[GTO]

Spray away...

 

[shanny19]

Continuing the off-topic topic of Penetrol, I can tell you that if you aren’t using it for its intended purpose, you should be. Makes a house painting job sooooo much easier and enjoyable.