I was looking on
Fluid Film? | Corrosion Preventative, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor in the agriculture section the video shows them spraying fluid film directly to the outside of a combine. Does fluid film provide any UV protection? I can understand recommending it for oxidized paint to restore a shine but I am not completely clear on spraying it on paint that is in good condition. I have sprayed fluid film directly on a painted surface, the product remained tacky. I noticed they recommended spraying it on paint and wiping it like a wax. I'm just wondering how effective fluid film is when used as a coating for paint. Waxing your tractor has come up a number of times on this site so it seems like an obvious question.
My second question would be about rubber swelling. I have not found any reference to fluid films effect on rubber. I have areas in engine compartments that could use a protectant but if it gets on a belt or the hoses I don't want them to swell or stretch. Is there any information on fluid films effect on rubber.
Hi Jim,
Thanks very much for your questions.
a) UV Protection: Yes, the "NAS" product does have UV protection. There are probably better products out there to use primarily as a wax. However that being said, I've spoken to hundreds of people that use it as a wax product on their tractors, equipment, and boats. I personally use it as a wax on the hull of my boat, with great results. I've seen pictures on some other forums where people have applied Fluid Film to oxidized equipment, and the results are amazing. Like new? No. But certainly a significant improvement.
I recently spoke to a customer that operates a drilling platform in Prudhoe Bay, Alaska. We shipped him 2 drums of NAS. He told me that they have been using Fluid Film
'for as long as I can remember". They coat all of the equipment on the platform with it, and he specifically mentioned the effective UV protection, as well as salt and corrosion protection.
Fluid film goes on wet, and
stay's wet. It creates a film barrier to protect the surface. When used as a wax, the product embeds in the pores of the material, and provides protection for significant periods of time.
b) Effects on Rubber- Here is a link to the Tech Data Sheet for Fluid Film NAS.
Fluid Film NAS & AS Technical Data
Effect on Rubber:
ASTM D-471 @ ï½± 158ï½°F 70 hours
None on neoprene, buna-n and most synthetics. Some swelling on natural.
I have dozens of marine service dealers that coat the entire powerhead of both inboard and outboard motors. Many of these have natural rubber hoses. I coat the entire powerhead of both my outboards and I have never noticed any swelling of the natural hose. There may have been some, but not significant enough for me to notice.
Our warehouse is located in a group of old textile mill buildings. One of the mills runs hundreds of very old flatbed knitting machines that are driven by large cams connected by heavy duty rubber belts. The head mechanic has been using Fluid Film on the belts for past 2 years to keep them from drying out, and to keep them pliable. When I get a chance, I'll post a picture.
I appreciate the opportunity to provide any information that is available about Fluid Film. Please do not hesitate to let me know if there are more questions/concerns.
