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Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? #2075712 05/18/16 11:12 AM 05/18/16 11:12 AM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA A Adam71Charger OP pro stock
Adam71Charger OP pro stock A Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA	I've used spray undercoating before, but it was a lot thinner than the 'tar-like' factory undercoating. What is a decent undercoating that can be applied 1/4" thick and stick well to both bare and painted metal?

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2075740 05/18/16 11:45 AM 05/18/16 11:45 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Resto Rick sells a product that is like the factory stuff. running up my post count some more .

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2075770 05/18/16 12:36 PM 05/18/16 12:36 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	FWIW, I read years back, many decades ago, some OEM undercoatings had asbestos as an additive. What exactly for, I don't know. I have never been able to 100% confirm that. I also understand that would create such a huge liability for the car restoration segment/industry/hobby, most will ignore/not touch the subject, so wanting to have the old thick undercoating may not be really what you want. Last edited by jcc; 05/18/16 12:37 PM. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2075861 05/18/16 02:46 PM 05/18/16 02:46 PM
Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA A Adam71Charger OP pro stock
Adam71Charger OP pro stock A Joined: Jun 2013 Posts: 1,521 Tacoma, Washington USA	It's not the ingredients I'm trying to match, it's the thickness and adhesion I'm after. Of course, I'd like it to look like an automotive undercoating, but I don't need the actual stuff they used. John I'll check out restore rick thanks. Jcc, I swear they used to put asbestos in everything lol. I would like to know though, what the stuff they used in the 70's was made of and how it was applied. My guess is its similar to asphalt and was applied hot?

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2075871 05/18/16 03:02 PM 05/18/16 03:02 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia J jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds..
jcc If you can't dazzle em with diamonds.. J Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 22,696 Bitopia	, now I know why my toothpaste would never catch fire. Reality check, that half the population is smarter then 50% of the people and it's a constantly contested fact.

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2075897 05/18/16 03:31 PM 05/18/16 03:31 PM
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71rm23 master Joined: Jan 2008 Posts: 2,592 None	Originally Posted By Adam71Charger It's not the ingredients I'm trying to match, it's the thickness and adhesion I'm after. Of course, I'd like it to look like an automotive undercoating, but I don't need the actual stuff they used. John I'll check out restore rick thanks. Jcc, I swear they used to put asbestos in everything lol. I would like to know though, what the stuff they used in the 70's was made of and how it was applied. My guess is its similar to asphalt and was applied hot? I've always heard and knew that every factory did things differently. I don't know if there was a "standard" as for undercoating. With that, the majority of people claim undercoating was mainly left for the dealerships to apply but not always

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2075999 05/18/16 06:16 PM 05/18/16 06:16 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A. JohnRR I Win
JohnRR I Win Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 75,004 U.S.S.A.	Originally Posted By Adam71Charger I would like to know though, what the stuff they used in the 70's was made of and how it was applied. My guess is its similar to asphalt and was applied hot? check with Rick , he has stuff that acts similar and the gun to apply it , it won't be cheap though . If it's not a restoration something like herculiner would work well. I bought some bedliner that came in a spray can ...

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2076113 05/18/16 09:18 PM 05/18/16 09:18 PM
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forphorty pro stock F Joined: Nov 2006 Posts: 1,457 oklahoma	Originally Posted By Adam71Charger I've used spray undercoating before, but it was a lot thinner than the 'tar-like' factory undercoating. What is a decent undercoating that can be applied 1/4" thick and stick well to both bare and painted metal? I wouldn't put undercoating over bare metal. If it gets moisture underneath it will rust like crazy. I'm not a real fan of undercoating myself (except in the wheelhouse). You might check this out:http://3mcollision.com/3m-body-schutz-rubberized-coating-black-8864.html

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2076115 05/18/16 09:25 PM 05/18/16 09:25 PM
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astjp2 master Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 4,785 Utah and Alaska	I used to use roofing tar mixed with gasoline (grew up in the rust belt), the gasoline would evaporate and I applied it with a suction sand blaster...worked good, last a life time. The cars would rot around the tar...Tim 1941 Taylorcraft 1968 Charger 1994 Wrangler 1998 Wrangler 2008 Kia Rio 2017 Jetta I didn't do 4 years and 9 months of Graduate School to be called Mister!

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2076123 05/18/16 09:47 PM 05/18/16 09:47 PM
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Car Nut mopar Joined: Apr 2014 Posts: 623 Zombieland	Truck bed liner.

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2076182 05/18/16 11:18 PM 05/18/16 11:18 PM
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5wndwcpe pro stock Joined: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,528 Southeast PA	RestoRicks stuff works well for me, but bear in mind, how you apply it (air pressure, speed, flash time etc.) will greatly affect the overall appearance. This is a good thing though as it allows you some flexibility in tailoring the look you're after. 1968 GTX hardtop 1968 Sport Satellite Convertible 383/4spd 1933 Plymouth coupe 2002 Ram 2500 oil burner 4x4 2015 Grand Cherokee 2013 Challenger 1957 Chrysler Saratoga Man...I need a bigger freakin' garage.

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Adam71Charger] #2076273 05/19/16 01:09 AM 05/19/16 01:09 AM
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DARTH V8Я Oh No!! I just had a moron attack! Joined: Nov 2011 Posts: 2,154 Its a TRAP!	Any coating in a can and a... and here's the key, a schultz gun. When it takes more than a sweet mullet to prove you rule at the trailer park..

Re: Nice thick undercoating like the factory tar stuff? [Re: Car Nut] #2076523 05/19/16 03:11 PM 05/19/16 03:11 PM
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Copper Dart pro stock Joined: Apr 2011 Posts: 1,520 West Palm Beach, Florida	Originally Posted By Car Nut Truck bed liner. I used this stuff too. Common sense, the least common of all the senses. Mom. For fear of ridicule, society stifles creativity. Ricky Valdes

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