bare metal protectant

[William F.]

Have seen threads about some of the available bare metal protectants that can be used on half shafts, etc. but has anyone used "sharkhide"? Other favorites that don't leave a sticky residue that collects dust when car is driven?
Thanks
'67 L36/C60/J56
'67 L79/C60

[Donald H.]

Features:
Dries to
the touch.
Prevents Corrosion by forming an outer film.
Self Healing over
scratches and nicks in the coating.
Environmentally Friendly - Biodegradable,
Non-Hazardous, Non-Toxic
Will Not Run Off at Elevated Temperatures
Easy to
Apply - Spray on and wipe down.
Easy to Inspect Product Being Protected -
Allows visual inspection.

Applications:
Any
bare metal, Gas Tanks, Fuel Lines, Steering Shafts, Sway Bars, Springs, Bolts,
Aluminum Tool Boxes, Bicycle Chains, Door Hinges, Tow Chains, Steel Cable,
Exhaust Hangers, Jacks, Wire Rope, Trailer Jacks, Tools

[Steve B.]

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Don,
Please gives us your thoughts on the product when you get a chance.

[Donald H.]

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will do. I plan to use the dry product on my 1960 master cylinder. I've used Eastwood Diamond Clear spray on some natural metal parts and its very obvious that the part has a clear lacquer coating.

[Glen C.]

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I first learned of this product from an article in a Pontiac magazine (HPP or PE). It is called "GIBBS" brand metal protectorant, I've used it for over a year now. I have used it on bare sheet metal on my 74 Firebird body that has been exposed to the Florida humidity for over nine months. The metal still shines and there is on sign of rust. I used it on my 74 SD engine and was able to paint right over the protectorant with no adverse effects. It is only sold on the internet on one or more sites. Google Gibbs Brand or www.gibbsbrand.net/ or www.roadsters.com/gibbs/ I had originally ordered two cans but quickly used them up and ordered six more cans. After getting parts cad or zinc plated I coat the part for a little more protection. It is great on metal parts that you plan on keeping bare and uncoated. You can also use it on rubber, plastic, wood etc.

[R N.]

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http://boeshield.com/

I'm a fan of Boeshield T-9 - it was developed by Boeing Aircraft.

[James B.]

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Kurt, do you have any comments on your experience with this product? For example, the website link indicates that this penetrant leaves a "resilient waxy coating". How does this look and feel? Is the waxy coating obvious? Does it attract or hold dust? How long does it take to dry? How well does it hold up to heat? What parts have you coated (and are those parts painted)? How long does it last under the conditions you drive and store your car?

[Mike E.]

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Here is a spindle steering knuckler I treated with Boeshield T-9.






Mike

[James B.]

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Very nice appearance. Thanks.

[Steven B.]

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I first learned of this product from an article in a Pontiac magazine (HPP or PE). It is called "GIBBS" brand metal protectorant, I've used it for over a year now. I have used it on bare sheet metal on my 74 Firebird body that has been exposed to the Florida humidity for over nine months. The metal still shines and there is on sign of rust. I used it on my 74 SD engine and was able to paint right over the protectorant with no adverse effects. It is only sold on the internet on one or more sites. Google Gibbs Brand or www.gibbsbrand.net/ or www.roadsters.com/gibbs/ I had originally ordered two cans but quickly used them up and ordered six more cans. After getting parts cad or zinc plated I coat the part for a little more protection. It is great on metal parts that you plan on keeping bare and uncoated. You can also use it on rubber, plastic, wood etc.

'have used on Al, steel, iron, Mg. The best I have found.

[Gary R.]

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I spoke to the folks at Fluid Film a couple of years ago about their product. I used it on several bare iron jobs and like it. I spray it on nice a wet and let it soak in for 30 minutes, then buff it out. Leaves a wax like film on without changing the surface. I have conducted any long term exposure tests to see how long it lasts but have used it for NCRS builds. You can check it out on their web site, problem is it's not too common around here to find on the counter.

[John D.]

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Glen, Thanks for the link on Gibbs.
Qt: When you coat the cadmium plated part for protection is the coating visible? Thanks, John

[R N.]

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Kurt, do you have any comments on your experience with this product? For example, the website link indicates that this penetrant leaves a "resilient waxy coating". How does this look and feel? Is the waxy coating obvious? Does it attract or hold dust? How long does it take to dry? How well does it hold up to heat? What parts have you coated (and are those parts painted)? How long does it last under the conditions you drive and store your car?

James--- I've used it on the oil pan of a '72 TH400 tranny which is bare metal and it looks great and doesn't seem to pick up dirt. I also use it on my stamp pad and any bare metal. We sell metal fabricating machines at my business and protect all the machines that have bare metal to stop them from rusting. The thing I like about T-9 is it can be easily removed before a judging meet if that is your concern and spray it back on afterwards.

The technical support guy, Tony Cichan in Toronto, Ontario, Canada is a great guy to talk with about the product - you can reach him at (416)696-9222 or 1-800-538-5158 (I don't know if the toll free number works from the USA though) Boeshield also make a neat rust removing product we use allot in the shop.

IMO, the product looks dry after the fact, but if you touch it you can feel a film of sorts. Hope this additional info helps you and others James.

[Glen C.]

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John, here is an example of a stripped rear wheelwell sheet metal from a 74 Firebird, treated with Gibbs nine months ago.
Totally invisible on bare metal, cad, zinc, chrome, paint, rubber etc. In Florida humidity this metal would have started to rust almost immediately.
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[Ron G.]

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This subject has been addressed here numerous times. In all the years I have been involved with the hobby, it is my opinion thru a myriad of experience that Pre- Lube 6 from Quanta is one of the best products. One of the nice things about it is, after you apply it and wipe off the excess, there is virtually no evidence that something is on the bare metal to protect it. If you store your car in a dry climate controlled enviroment, you probably would only need to re-apply it once or twice a year.

- Ron