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# **fluid film black**

**Skip it****52/100 **

strong incumbent ratings (4.7★) — fluid film black doesn't clear our bar today.

**Market/yr**

**$1.6M**

**Growth (1y)**

**+185.1%**

**Products**

**15**

**Brands**

**3**

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**118**

**Price range**

**$8.44–$87.09**

**Returns**

**0.1%**

**Rating**

**4.7★**

**Skip it**

Scored 52/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns.

Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns

Market size

**43**

 ×0.30

Growth

**75**

 ×0.30

Competition

**25**

 ×0.20

Quality gap

**23**

 ×0.10

Returns

**99**

 ×0.10

## **Demand**

Weekly Amazon search volume, last 104 weeks — +185.1% year over year.

12K6KSpike '24Spike '25Prime Day '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Jul '24Nov '24Mar '25Jul '25Nov '25Mar '26

## **Seasonality**

Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average.

JFMAMJJASOND

Peak months: Oct, Nov · busiest ÷ quietest = 3.2×

## **Competition**

- Boeshield75% - Fluid Film19% - CRC6% - Other0%

The top 5 products capture 73% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 3 brands and 118 sellers compete here.

**Brands**

**3 **▼falling

was 4 a year ago

**Sellers**

**118**

**Top 5 brand share**

**100%**

#ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend

1
![BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+QCjH5aIL.jpg) [**BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz.**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001447PEK)

Boeshield$20.504.7★5,49442%▲rising

2
![Boeshield T-9 Aerosol Can (4 -Ounce) (122184)  White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+Cf205RAL.jpg) [**Boeshield T-9 Aerosol Can (4 -Ounce) (122184) White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD1DV)

Boeshield$15.584.7★3,76715%▲rising

3
![Boeshield T-9 Bicycle Chain Waterproof Lubricant and Rust Protection 4 oz Liquid Original Version (122183)  White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41voUuR1jML.jpg) [**Boeshield T-9 Bicycle Chain Waterproof Lubricant and Rust Protection 4 oz Liquid Original Version (122183) White**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GE1F9K)

Boeshield$12.724.7★3,7678%▲rising

4
![Fluid Film 11.75 oz Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Spray Black 3 Pack Spray Can Extension Wand Can-Gun1 Premium Can Tool Aerosol Spray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41evvktoiGL.jpg) [**Fluid Film 11.75 oz Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Spray Black 3 Pack Spray Can Extension Wand Can-Gun1 Premium Can Tool Aerosol Spray**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCSYXD6K)

Fluid Film$46.474.6★1334%▼falling

5
![Fluid Film Black Non-Aerosol Long Lasting Corrosion Penetrant & Lubricant Anti-Rust Coating Protects All Metals in Marine and Undercoating in Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eRj9ZXt0L.jpg) [**Fluid Film Black Non-Aerosol Long Lasting Corrosion Penetrant & Lubricant Anti-Rust Coating Protects All Metals in Marine and Undercoating in Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles 1 Gallon**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R1GHVNN)

Fluid Film$50.764.6★1,2214%▼falling

6
![Stens FLUID FILM 752-515 Rust and Corrosion Protection-11.75 oz. aerosol can Multi](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gUehBrEbL.jpg) [**Stens FLUID FILM 752-515 Rust and Corrosion Protection-11.75 oz. aerosol can Multi**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WRMLPCG)

Fluid Film$14.554.7★3963%▼falling

7
![CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor 10 Wt Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lSUvRHWqL.jpg) [**CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor 10 Wt Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXYA0)

CRC$14.224.7★2,0083%—flat

8
![Fluid Film Black (3 Aerosol Cans) with DU-Most 2 Extension Hose & Nozzle Long Lasting Corrosion Prevention Penetrant & Lubricant Marine Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles Undercoating 11.75 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Aewtmv81L.jpg) [**Fluid Film Black (3 Aerosol Cans) with DU-Most 2 Extension Hose & Nozzle Long Lasting Corrosion Prevention Penetrant & Lubricant Marine Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles Undercoating 11.75 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBMXG4YG)

Fluid Film$52.154.6★1343%▲rising

9
![Fluid Film 11.75 oz Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Black 6 Pack Spray Can Extension Wand Can-Gun1 Premium Tool Aerosol Spray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41MpMOYgh-L.jpg) [**Fluid Film 11.75 oz Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Black 6 Pack Spray Can Extension Wand Can-Gun1 Premium Tool Aerosol Spray**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCSX5LPW)

Fluid Film$87.094.7★1033%▼falling

10

![BOESHIELD T-9 Rust Remover - Long-Lasting Rust & Corrosion Inhibitor/Protection and Waterproof Lubrication | Fluid Film Spray | T9 Lubricant Spray Can | 12 oz. (Limited Edition)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31tHgL-XKEL.jpg) [**BOESHIELD T-9 Rust Remover - Long-Lasting Rust & Corrosion Inhibitor/Protection and Waterproof Lubrication | Fluid Film Spray | T9 Lubricant Spray Can | 12 oz. (Limited Edition)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07T2VZ9YC)

Boeshield$20.114.7★3383%▼falling

11

![BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 1 oz liquid](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31gnlAiC1-L.jpg) [**BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 1 oz liquid**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001AYOK9C)

Boeshield$8.444.6★2962%▲rising

12

![Boeshield T90128 Total Tool Care Kit - Large Two Pack](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51iXRoAho1L.jpg) [**Boeshield T90128 Total Tool Care Kit - Large Two Pack**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00CBUTW8S)

Boeshield$29.084.6★1862%▼falling

13

![CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor 10 Wt Oz - 4 PACK](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51jwuzdOQ1L.jpg) [**CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor 10 Wt Oz - 4 PACK**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07N1VXTVW)

CRC$36.664.6★8592%—flat

14

![Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz. (4 Pack)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zirW7VlmL.jpg) [**Boeshield T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz. (4 Pack)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QQJP7H8)

Boeshield$62.334.9★1302%—flat

15

![Fluid Film Black (6 Aerosol Cans) with DU-Most 2 Extension Hose & Nozzle Long Lasting Corrosion Prevention Penetrant & Lubricant Marine Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles Undercoating 11.75 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41qfmvsMdbL.jpg) [**Fluid Film Black (6 Aerosol Cans) with DU-Most 2 Extension Hose & Nozzle Long Lasting Corrosion Prevention Penetrant & Lubricant Marine Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles Undercoating 11.75 Oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R7RJSX6)

Fluid Film$85.044.6★2492%—flat

## **Product shelf**

All 15 tracked products in this niche.

Top sellersNewestTrending

[![BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz.](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+QCjH5aIL.jpg)**BOESHIELD T-9 Rust & Corrosion Protection/Inhibitor and Waterproof Lubrication 12 oz.** Boeshield**$20.50**4.7★5,494 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001447PEK) [![Boeshield T-9 Aerosol Can (4 -Ounce) (122184)  White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31+Cf205RAL.jpg)**Boeshield T-9 Aerosol Can (4 -Ounce) (122184) White** Boeshield**$15.58**4.7★3,767 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000DD1DV) [![Boeshield T-9 Bicycle Chain Waterproof Lubricant and Rust Protection 4 oz Liquid Original Version (122183)  White](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41voUuR1jML.jpg)**Boeshield T-9 Bicycle Chain Waterproof Lubricant and Rust Protection 4 oz Liquid Original Version (122183) White** Boeshield**$12.72**4.7★3,767 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000GE1F9K) [![Fluid Film 11.75 oz Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Spray Black 3 Pack Spray Can Extension Wand Can-Gun1 Premium Can Tool Aerosol Spray](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41evvktoiGL.jpg)**Fluid Film 11.75 oz Rust and Corrosion Inhibitor Spray Black 3 Pack Spray Can Extension Wand Can-Gun1 Premium Can Tool Aerosol Spray** Fluid Film**$46.47**4.6★133 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DCSYXD6K) [![Fluid Film Black Non-Aerosol Long Lasting Corrosion Penetrant & Lubricant Anti-Rust Coating Protects All Metals in Marine and Undercoating in Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles 1 Gallon](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41eRj9ZXt0L.jpg)**Fluid Film Black Non-Aerosol Long Lasting Corrosion Penetrant & Lubricant Anti-Rust Coating Protects All Metals in Marine and Undercoating in Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles 1 Gallon** Fluid Film**$50.76**4.6★1,221 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08R1GHVNN) [![Stens FLUID FILM 752-515 Rust and Corrosion Protection-11.75 oz. aerosol can Multi](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41gUehBrEbL.jpg)**Stens FLUID FILM 752-515 Rust and Corrosion Protection-11.75 oz. aerosol can Multi** Fluid Film**$14.55**4.7★396 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08WRMLPCG) [![CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor 10 Wt Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41lSUvRHWqL.jpg)**CRC 06026 Heavy Duty Corrosion Inhibitor 10 Wt Oz** CRC**$14.22**4.7★2,008 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0000AXYA0) [![Fluid Film Black (3 Aerosol Cans) with DU-Most 2 Extension Hose & Nozzle Long Lasting Corrosion Prevention Penetrant & Lubricant Marine Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles Undercoating 11.75 Oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41Aewtmv81L.jpg)**Fluid Film Black (3 Aerosol Cans) with DU-Most 2 Extension Hose & Nozzle Long Lasting Corrosion Prevention Penetrant & Lubricant Marine Automotive & Snow-Handling Vehicles Undercoating 11.75 Oz** Fluid Film**$52.15**4.6★134 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CBMXG4YG)

## **Reviews**

What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics.

### **What buyers love **

**Quality-Overall**21%

*“Fair rating”*

**Rusts/Corrodes**20%

*“always appreciated its rust protection capabilities”*

**Value For Money**10%

*“Worth the money”*

**Advertised Vs Actual Product**8%

*“As advertised”*

**Efficiency**5%

*“a very effective productive product I learned about in Sail Magazine”*

**Ease Of Use**5%

*“easy to use”*

**Spray/Flow**3%

*“Very easy to spray on”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**3%

*“The cleaner does its job”*

**Durability**3%

*“has held up well”*

**Drop/Impact Protection**2%

*“saw how well it protected”*

### **What buyers complain about **

**Rusts/Corrodes**18%

*“have a problem with rusting”*

**Spray/Flow**15%

*“Stopped spraying”*

**Value For Money**12%

*“it is pretty expensive”*

**Size-Overall**5%

*“it did not fit well on the cans”*

**Ease Of Cleaning**4%

*“A real mess”*

**Stain Resistance**3%

*“The black die is unnecessary and only causes a mess and stains clothing”*

**Jamming/Clogging**3%

*“the drop wise applicator constantly clogs”*

**Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**3%

*“It's not easy to use without readable instructions that aren't covered with barcode sticker”*

**Color**2%

*“The black die is unnecessary and only causes a mess and stains clothing”*

**Add-Ons/Attachments**2%

*“Can extension does not fit well”*

#### **Top return reasons**- Leak-Proof52% - Color9% - Functionality-Overall7% - Advertised Vs Actual Product5% - Spray/Flow5% - Inflation/Deflation3% - Value For Money3% - Ease Of Use3% - Product Condition3% - Defective Material/Parts3%