Rustproof your Roadster

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Paulprior

864 posts

104 months

Friday 1st July 2016
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What models are more affected by rust, i have an 02 and an 07, the 02 one has very small bubbling starting down the back edge of one rear arch, i would be interested to do the full car in the winter, but are there any recommendations for neutraliser / protector as i certainly wont get time until winter, so i would just like to at least halt it for the moment
Thanks

tonymor

1,476 posts

171 months

Wednesday 20th July 2016
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I used jenolite followed by hammerite on my sons mk1 in winter . Not ideal time of year or weather hence it needs doing again . Don't know if that's any help.

tonymor

1,476 posts

171 months

Tuesday 21st February 2017
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I've had a rear wing section welded in immaculately and sill repair, welding done and can recommend
The chap who did it .

Fastdruid

8,623 posts

151 months

Tuesday 10th July 2018
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Thanks for the write up OP.

Sorry to resurrect a (very) old thread and I know the OP sold the original car but interested in how well it's lasted for others who've done the same as we've got a Mazda 6 MPS which had a warning last MOT for rust (it is 12 years old though) and looking to do the same kind of thing.


Evoluzione

10,345 posts

242 months

Saturday 23rd February 2019
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What you need to know about NC Mk3 rust and where to look here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7DjZ5hvEOU&fe...
Starts at 4 minutes 40 seconds. They all go there if left untreated for long enough, it's not an isolated case. It's the cills that catch most people out as they just don't look or get inspected when purchasing.

yellow elan

56 posts

70 months

Wednesday 18th November 2020
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Anybody with a new ND car you would be wise to have a look underneath and see how poorly protected against rust they are. They are no better protected than previous models. I have had mine treated by a local MX5 specialist who told me he has had to fail some early NDs on rust for the MOT!

RM10

88 posts

46 months

Monday 15th February 2021
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There is a body shop near me that is willing to do it for £250 if I buy the materials (I really cba doing it myself). Could anyone tell me which Dinitrol products I need? Is it underbody coating and cavity wax? Also any recommendations on how much I need would be good, it's for a NC MX5.

Thanks in advance!

Jeenyus161

342 posts

94 months

Wednesday 7th April 2021
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RM10, I'd be interested to know if you get an answer. I've just got an NC as well, so keen to do some preventative work too.

I also don't live a million miles from MK, so if the garage do a decent job, I might give them mine to do too!

tonymor

1,476 posts

171 months

Wednesday 10th November 2021
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My mk1 was treated with wax oyl after restoration four years ago. Just passed m o t and it’s still good underneath. I intend to thoroughly clean it and apply more . I spoke to a mk1 owner of a totally original 1995 car last week and he’s been using wax oil annually and that’s sold it to me.

Jonmx

2,535 posts

212 months

Wednesday 28th December 2022
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RM10 said:
There is a body shop near me that is willing to do it for £250 if I buy the materials (I really cba doing it myself). Could anyone tell me which Dinitrol products I need? Is it underbody coating and cavity wax? Also any recommendations on how much I need would be good, it's for a NC MX5.

Thanks in advance!
Did you get this done; how was it? Picking up an NC next week and keen to engage in some preventative maintenance.

KerwinR

135 posts

81 months

Tuesday 4th July 2023
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Another good rust prevention product is Lanoguard, its a better alternative to Waxoyl. It's a lanolin based product, sprays in a fine mist. Wash underside, dry, wire brush any loose/flakey rust. Treat with rust covertor of your choice, then spray Lanoguard on top. It's rubber safe and can go on anything apart from brakes. It cures to a clear, waxy finish, like touching a candle. Needs re-done once a year or so, but it's a quick no mess application.
Used to be a Waxoly user, but since I tried it I have never looked back. Your car will smell like a sheep for a week, but it's a great product.