Pellet heads!! What's up today?

Who me? naaaa

 

Just swung by Don2222's shop to pick up a high output blower, a bushing for my auger, and a new control panel cover. I've chatted with Don for years and never had the opportunity to meet. It was a pleasure! I got to see his shop and all the stoves he is either working on or refurbishing. Don's got quite to stock of spare parts too. Now tomorrow I start my fall cleaning and upgrade. Thanks Don! I'm sure I will see you again!

 

Fluid film is good stuff.Coated my new Ford pickup with it and the underside still looks new.Needs to be applied yearly though.

 

Never undercoated any of my vehicles. Probably should. In fact, really should do so to the 2004 Explorer I currently have. Course I said the same thing last year - and look where that got me (hint is in the first sentence)

 

I treat my 2wd 11 year old work truck better than my Subaru.

 

I believe that the qualifies you to call it a hoopty

 

Thanks for the advice SM you are probably correct and I should add I feel like im 76 ! Hard headed Mic I am and needed to Get Er Done and blow off some steam residual from work.
thanks again

 

Amazing how much one year makes Bogie !
Somehow from reading threads I had you pegged to be quite similar to myself Bogie not sure if thats a good thing or a bad thing !

 

Not a good idea now. I even have doubts about doing it on new vehicles, as it traps moisture. On your '04, I wouldn't.

 

Headed upta camp to do some bird hunting for a few days. I think we do more and than we do hunting but we always mange to get a few for appetizers. We always have a great time, though.

 

My kind'a camp

 

Interesting read: Controversy Simmers Over NC Wood Pellet Plant

 

Bunnies are legal as well.

 

Cold winter ahead.US winter forecast: La Niña to fuel abundant snow in Rockies; Bitterly cold air to blast Midwest

 

Fluid Film is different from rubberized coatings.It doesn't trap moisture it repels it.

• Powerful, long-lasting, universal, rust, corrosion preventive and lubricate
• Will not dry, crack, freeze or readily wash off
• Safe on all metals, painted surfaces, and plastics
• Solvent-free
• Non-toxic/non-hazardous
• Stops rust on contact
• Provides long lasting protection and lubrication
• Excellent penetrant
• Lanolin based product

Shop Fluid Film 11.75-oz Fluid Film Rust & Corrosion Preventive Penetrant & Lubricant at Lowes.com

 

It stops the rust by penetrating and becoming a barrier between the metal and the atmosphere. No oxygen, no iron oxidation. Nothing magical.

It has the added effect of making you think you're driving around in an old lady tag sale / antique store(at least that's what it smells like to me). It's lanolin based, so that's probably why.

I had it applied professionally by a firm who use an air sprayer up on a lift. I bought a small can to use on my snow blower.

My backup was New Hampshire oil undercoating. We'll see how fluid film does this year. I may try the other one next year.

 

My forecast is always right, in Maine, it will be cold and snow, ice, wind, and rain. Never fails.

 

The reason I've thought about it on the '04 is that when I bought it (used, almost 2 years ago at 135k miles), the dealership was the one that originally sold it and maintained it for the original owner. They said the owner had done the undercoating every couple of years, and it was in really good condition underneath because of that. And no, the dealership doesn't perform undercoating, so it wasn't a ploy for more of my money. Anyway, with all the salt and sand I drive thru during winter, I've thought it would help protect from rusting out - especially since I only get to the car wash a couple of times instead of on a regular basis as would be best.