Bumper Material?
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Bumper Material?
I tried a couple different searches of the 2017 forum but didn't see this as a topic yet:
What are the bumpers made of?
With the body being aluminium I no longer have to worry about rust on the body. But what about the bumpers? I've seen bumpers rusting out and I wouldn't want that to be the weak spot on my truck.
What are the bumpers made of?
With the body being aluminium I no longer have to worry about rust on the body. But what about the bumpers? I've seen bumpers rusting out and I wouldn't want that to be the weak spot on my truck.
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I tried a couple different searches of the 2017 forum but didn't see this as a topic yet:
What are the bumpers made of?
With the body being aluminium I no longer have to worry about rust on the body. But what about the bumpers? I've seen bumpers rusting out and I wouldn't want that to be the weak spot on my truck.
What are the bumpers made of?
With the body being aluminium I no longer have to worry about rust on the body. But what about the bumpers? I've seen bumpers rusting out and I wouldn't want that to be the weak spot on my truck.
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I tried a couple different searches of the 2017 forum but didn't see this as a topic yet:
What are the bumpers made of?
With the body being aluminium I no longer have to worry about rust on the body. But what about the bumpers? I've seen bumpers rusting out and I wouldn't want that to be the weak spot on my truck.
What are the bumpers made of?
With the body being aluminium I no longer have to worry about rust on the body. But what about the bumpers? I've seen bumpers rusting out and I wouldn't want that to be the weak spot on my truck.
Cargo Master
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From: Western New York
I think it's a very good point you make. The bumpers will be chrome / steel as usual. Out DPW has a bunch of Ford Super Dutys as plowing / salting trucks. Some of those rear bumpers are indeed rusted. I would simply spray the inside of the front and rear bumpers with Fluid Film prior to the first winter.
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I have been looking into this as well and it seems like for every article I read talking about how imperative it is and how well the products work there's another article saying its a waste of money and effort. I'm confused.
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I've used it for years. No bad effects like oil undercoating. No swelling of rubber, no dripping, no bad smell. No water can get behind the fluid film. I bought the gun and wands. Hook to a compressor and buy fluid film by the gallon.
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Several years ago a lot of truck owners in the area were using the LPS rust preventative system. Drill the cab and doors and spray, put in the plastic plugs for next year. I haven't heard of anyone continuing to do it. We had the Lincoln treated with Zeibart mainly because the dealership owns the franchise and did the full $2000 deluxe treatment for $700. Has to go back once a year for refreshing but I like that it is guaranteed. I am not sure of the Zeibart process but they are the only ones still around after decades of service. Lots of others come and go.
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Several years ago a lot of truck owners in the area were using the LPS rust preventative system. Drill the cab and doors and spray, put in the plastic plugs for next year. I haven't heard of anyone continuing to do it. We had the Lincoln treated with Zeibart mainly because the dealership owns the franchise and did the full $2000 deluxe treatment for $700. Has to go back once a year for refreshing but I like that it is guaranteed. I am not sure of the Zeibart process but they are the only ones still around after decades of service. Lots of others come and go.
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I use fluid film when I'm in a rush. Check out Eastwood heavy duty anti rust. I use it on backsides of rare NOS Ford bumpers and everything else I am restoring.
It's literally oil/wax mixture that seaps, seals, coats and dries semi-solid.
It's literally oil/wax mixture that seaps, seals, coats and dries semi-solid.
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