Rust protection - what a job!!

[Planman350i]

Christ what a nightmare job this is turning put to be. Getting my car into my single garage onto axle stands was the first challenge, then using my 3m sanding disk without rasping off my nose whilst underneath the thing. Light is also a major problem even with an inspection lamp.

I need to move to a house with heated double garage, pit etc unless I suddently come into a lot of cash so I can pay someone to do this stuff!!.

[pies]

It’s very therapeutic though

[stainless_steve]

Just think of all the summer days

[Planman350i]

One of the tricky parts is also deciding what needs attention. You could go on forever sorting every last paint bubble but in the end it won't be seen, and as its a fair weather car I'm not sure how necessary it is really (tempted to just waxoyl just the lot rather than sand, krust, paint, waxoyle etc). But for peace of mind I suppose...

[AM400]

I can sympathise, I went through this job last winter, although I did have the advantage of having a pit.
It is worth it in the end, The trouble is I now find myself waxing the chassis as well

Andy

[Planman350i]

AM400 said:

I can sympathise, I went through this job last winter, although I did have the advantage of having a pit. It is worth it in the end, The trouble is I now find myself waxing the chassis as well Andy

I seem to remember seeing some pics posted on here of yours Andy and it looked like new. Any tips...?

[jmorgan]

I waxoyled mine. Well....the floor....me....the cat etc. Think I got some on the chassis as well. Pig of a job when house designers build the garage about the same size as the car.

I did try the pressurised system from Waxoyl but it was a pain in the circumstances. Limited room to move etc. Should have listened to Nigel and used a brush.

[AM400]

Planman350i said:

AM400 said: I can sympathise, I went through this job last winter, although I did have the advantage of having a pit. It is worth it in the end, The trouble is I now find myself waxing the chassis as well Andy I seem to remember seeing some pics posted on here of yours Andy and it looked like new. Any tips...?

I got all the old oil and waxoil off first using white spirit, removed everything that I could including the body bolts, used a 3/12 angle grinder with sanding disk to fetch back to bare metal where needed, along with some corse emery cloth for the awkward bits (of which there are many) you can get to 90% of the chassis without lifting the body, the bits I couldnt get to still had the original powder coating so they just got a good blast of clear waxoil. 2 coats of primer 2 top coats of hammerite smooth.

I must admit though it would have been very tough without the pit, because of your access problems it might be worth identifying the problem bits and just sorting those then waxoil it all.But if you can manage it I think the paint is a better option IMHO just so you can pick up on problem areas in the future assuming your chassis is of the red or white variety!,with waxoil its difficult to tell.

You can mail me if you want to see some stage by stage pictures if it will help.

Andy.

[gf350]

Hi,
I've done a similar thing, and like Andy said its a good idea to remove as many bits as you can first.
My tip would be to take the whole exhaust off first as it makes it a lot easier in the long run. Also wear something on your head to stop your hair getting covered in hammerite or you will end up with the same dodgy hair cut as me.
Aim to do a small bit at a time and work your way around. It does take a hell of a long time to do it all if you are planning to take it back to shiney metal but it is a nice fealing knowing you wont have to do it again.
I havn't got a pit so I had to raise the car on stands.
I didnt like the idea of having both ends up at the same time so I did the outriggers then the back then the front.
Theres still not a lot of room under there but it is possible.
I've only got a couple more bits to do now, then slap waxoil all over everything.
Andy has done a fantastic job on his, get some photos off him for inspiration.
Good luck,
Gareth.

[AM400]

gf350 said:

Hi, I've done a similar thing, and like Andy said its a good idea to remove as many bits as you can first. My tip would be to take the whole exhaust off first as it makes it a lot easier in the long run. Also wear something on your head to stop your hair getting covered in hammerite or you will end up with the same dodgy hair cut as me. Aim to do a small bit at a time and work your way around. It does take a hell of a long time to do it all if you are planning to take it back to shiney metal but it is a nice fealing knowing you wont have to do it again. I havn't got a pit so I had to raise the car on stands. I didnt like the idea of having both ends up at the same time so I did the outriggers then the back then the front. Theres still not a lot of room under there but it is possible. I've only got a couple more bits to do now, then slap waxoil all over everything. Andy has done a fantastic job on his, get some photos off him for inspiration. Good luck, Gareth.

Thanks Gareth,

You would certainly be better placed than me to advise on the 350 chassis, especially as you removed the sills too.

Planman, I would get the advice off Gareth, he managed to do a great job on his chassis without the aid of a pit and im sure he could give you more ideas about the problems you may encounter.

Andy.

[montegogt]

Shallow angle ramps to suit Wedgies will soon be available! Watch this space!

Lee

[Planman350i]

Thanks for the tips guys. I'm now freshly motivated!