Rust proofing an E36?

[TroubledSoul]

Just wondered if anyone had any good tips/guide for this? Mine needs welding first but I have to replace at least one front wing so I'd quite like to strip the front end down too and get something inside the wings.

Is the waxoil aerosol stuff any good? I'm also thinking about getting in at the back of the front wheel wells and giving it a proper wire brushing and then hammeriting that area up. Does this sound like a reasonable suggestion? I'd do similar at the back also.

Will hopefully get the underside all tidied up and waxoil there.

[helix402]

Try Bilt Hamber or Dinitrol, Waxoil doesn't do a very good job.

Edited by helix402 on Thursday 23 April 18:53

[BGarside]

+1. I've used waxoyl a few times but don't really rate it.

Bilt Hamber Dynax S-50 cavity wax is supposed to be very good in comparative tests with other products, and is for use inside cavities. I think Dynax UB is the grade for external use.

I'll be taking my E36 to Rustbuster in Lincolnshire later this year to get it properly rustproofed. I think they use Dinitrol and their own products (& sell them to the public as well):

http://www.rust.co.uk/default.aspx#

[Sardonicus]

helix402 said:

Try Bilt Hamber or Dinitrol, Waxoil doesn't do a very good job.

Edited by helix402 on Thursday 23 April 18:53

Spot on.

[TroubledSoul]

Dinitrol sounds good. Would best practise be to paint insides of wings and arches, even underside bits in Hammerite and then dinitrol over that?