How can I get rid of the ugly dirt-stained rubberized undercoationg thats on my truck?

Power washer can't even touch it and it really looks like crap.

Can i just spray black spray paint over it?

Here's a pic:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/sschmi5519/DSC_11301.jpg?t=1205638339

How can I get rid of the ugly dirt-stained rubberized undercoationg thats on my truck?

Power washer can't even touch it and it really looks like crap.

Can i just spray black spray paint over it?

Here's a pic:

http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/sschmi5519/DSC_11301.jpg?t=1205638339

Yeah, you can just spray some blk paint over it, but you will have to do it every year. Or you can spend the money and get some por-15 it bonds to anything and wont come off. Remember that when you apply it though it also does not come off your skin for about 2 weeks. Don't ask how I know.:rolleyes:

It's not that the coating needs to be re-done, but more that it holds on to dirt and wont let go...no matter how hard I scrub.

Flat black paint?

It's not that the coating needs to be re-done, but more that it holds on to dirt and wont let go...no matter how hard I scrub.

Flat black paint?

Flat black or gloss will work fine, Its more of a personal preference then anything else.

And it will stick to that rubber coating alright?

Anything under there that I should avoid spraying? Like that bar code sticker on the frame?

And it will stick to that rubber coating alright?

Anything under there that I should avoid spraying? Like that bar code sticker on the frame?

Like driveshaft, zerk lube fittings, suspension rupper joints and exhaust.

That bar code sticker on my frame also has the VIN number. Too easy for someone to see, write down take to the parts counter and order a keyless entry. I covered mine with rustproofing.

And it will stick to that rubber coating alright?

Anything under there that I should avoid spraying? Like that bar code sticker on the frame?

The only thing I would avoid spraying underneath would be electrical connections and be carefull not get overspray on your paint. Spray it on a calm day or in your garage. And yes regular black paint will stick to the ruberized coating fine but if you are concerned they make rubber specific blk paint.

Excellent!

Thanks guys!

I just use spray foam tire cleaner. I spray the frame and wheel wells and i wipe the wheel wells off and just leave it on the frame. You may want to try this before painting.

I prefer Satin black or semi gloss for under carriage paint.

I will try the tire shine on a bit of it and see if it helps!

Thanks!

I go to Lows and buy the 98c black paint by the case and once a month I spray away usually takes 1.5 cans and you can do the entire underneath and it ALWAYS loos new. I have to controle my self sometimes because I like the black new look I want to do it everythime I go throught water :o:


I will try the tire shine on a bit of it and see if it helps!

Thanks!

98c huh?

Is that a flat/satin black paint?

satin... try it youll like it! Warning... you will be addicted to the NICE black :D


98c huh?

Is that a flat/satin black paint?

Wesley's Bleach Wite works for me to help remove the dirt. To make mine more black, I just bought regular old Rust-o-leum flat black.

Sounds like most are painting.

Got me a project today!

Once again though, anything i need to avoid painting over?

Spray the frame rails down with a good degreaser and let it sit for a bit. Re-spray and aggitate with a brush. Rinse off with a hose. Get some Adams Undercarrage spray and spray it on.

No need to worry about anything, just paint away (everything black). Oh and I never do any thing more then hose off the underneath so I paint everything that is in the way of black.... dirt, grease, whatever...

Sounds like most are painting.

Got me a project today!

Once again though, anything i need to avoid painting over?

I just use rustoleum flat black. seems to last long and power washes fairly clean. It just takes me some time to do because i seem to be some what of a perfectionist and mask off everything so that the frame is the only thing getting the flat black spray paint

mnnmaz, do you remember what brand that 98c was?

Thanks,
Steve

ahhh nope... it look like the old generic chips :) white can with black lettering, usually on the bottom shelf or the case is on the floor below it. :D

mnnmaz, do you remember what brand that 98c was?

Thanks,
Steve

Gotcha.

I'll look for it.

Spray the frame rails down with a good degreaser and let it sit for a bit. Re-spray and aggitate with a brush. Rinse off with a hose. Get some Adams Undercarrage spray and spray it on.


The Adams undercarriage spray is great! Easy to use and really makes the frame and undercarriage look new! :D

No need to worry about anything, just paint away (everything black). Oh and I never do any thing more then hose off the underneath so I paint everything that is in the way of black.... dirt, grease, whatever...

Same here.

The Adams undercarriage spray is great! Easy to use and really makes the frame and undercarriage look new! :D

can you pick up the adams spray at any auto parts store or do you have to buy somewhere specific

can you pick up the adams spray at any auto parts store or do you have to buy somewhere specific

Link To Product (http://www.adamspolishes.com/p-61-invisible-undercarriage-spray-16oz.aspx)

I always just order online :D

The Adams undercarriage spray is great! Easy to use and really makes the frame and undercarriage look new! :D


Yeah the stuff is amazing. Love the smell too :D I would recomend a gallon thou. Once you use it you will love the look it leaves.

I used 3M undercoating on my old 03' and it looked great. I haven't done anything on this truck yet. Waiting on the weather.

I just painted it with the satin black paint and ooooh boyyy, it sure looks perrty.

Now I need another can cuz im going crazy with it! ):h

X2 on the 3M Undercoating. Use the stuff almost everyday. Works great and looks even better. Lasts a good while too, just depends how many stones you throw and dirt you kick up, may need to be gone over every year or so.

Heres the finished result.

Undercoating looks beautiful now.

Like you said above mnnmaz, its absolutely addicting.

This is the satin black.

BEFORE
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/sschmi5519/DSC_11301-1.jpg

AFTER
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/sschmi5519/DSC_1151.jpg

):h LOOKS SWEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEET! Were you able to find the 98c a can at LOWS? ):h

You will be very addicted to the look! But, for 2 bucks a month its well worth it in my opinion :bigglasse





Heres the finished result.

Undercoating looks beautiful now.

Like you said above mnnmaz, its absolutely addicting.

This is the satin black.

BEFORE
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/sschmi5519/DSC_11301-1.jpg

AFTER
http://i5.photobucket.com/albums/y171/sschmi5519/DSC_1151.jpg

I ended up going to the local ACE Hardware, but I followed your advice and got the satin black as opposed to the flat black I was thinking of.

It really makes it look brand new. Not like paint at all...I love the look!

The painting does look awesome.

Just wondering how that adams stuff compares to the paint, any pics of the adams?