Undercarriage question - fluid film/paint?

My undercarriage looks tired. Some surface rust and black paint is tired. I’m in SoCal and been researching fluid film vs just a rattle can on some parts. If you used FF, is there prep involved other than a clean surface? Is painting recommended prior?

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