Hammerite or waxoil? Or both

[Matty Boy]

Hi Guys,

I'm going to be running my car over the winter and am wondering whether to get the chassis done with Hammerite or whether to get it waxoiled. I've had conflicting answers on both............anyone got a testimonial to either of these methods?

Cheers

[pwd95]

www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=205970&f=12&h=0&hw=medicine
I havent put waxoil on yet because I want to keep a close eye on it for new rust.

[seamus]

POR 15 is another one that comes recommended, then waxoyl after for another layer of protection if you want.
www.frost.co.uk/productList.asp?catID=55

[leorest]

I'm doing two coats of white Smootherite and then Waxoil on top, after it's cured (about two weeks).
Don't know if it's the best, but it is easy to put on and seems to beat the rust. Also matches the original powder coating. When I say matches, I mean it looks white. It doesn’t match the flaking off and leaving a layer of rust behind!
Leo

[JR]

Best to use a good epoxy mastic www.rust.co.uk/home.cfm

[victormeldrew]

leorest said:

It doesn’t match the flaking off and leaving a layer of rust behind!

Yet. Hammerite won't stay where you put it for long, its too brittle. POR15 is miles better, literally.

>> Edited by victormeldrew on Tuesday 18th October 16:16

[Matty Boy]

Thanks so much for the advice, looks like there are a number of ways!

[JR]

Matty Boy said:

looks like there are a number of ways!

But if you want it to last there are only two proven ways:- the POR 15 or epoxy mastic solutions.

[AM400]

I used hammerite on top of a good rust beating primer but it does chip quite easy in the prone areas behind the front wheels, easy to keep on top of though.
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Andy

[redwedge5]

If you've not got much surface rust and you want a quick fix for the winter months, I'd recommend just using waxoyl. Its much easier to get everywhere it needs to (and everywhere else). If you repeat the application every year, i've found it to be very effective. I use a mixture of the thin sprayable waxoyl and the waxoyl thicker underbody sealer. Always seems simplest to bush it on.

[rev-erend]

Make sure you get the rust off first - I use an angle grinder with a brush attachment to get down to shiny metal - if there is no metal .. then you have a big problem anyway.

[JLow7]

If you are running your wedge through the winter & are serious about keeping the chassis in good nick (as I am!) How about the following (this is what I'm going to have done in the next 6 weeks):

RT racing do a 4-stage chassis treatment, which includes full inspection prior, then removal of all surface corrosion/original coating etc, all suspension components, wishbones, hubs etc rubbed down & painted & chassis hot-sprayed with new coating.

It costs £295+ VAT, but I reckon it's worth it, as it will last as long as you own the car & will help the car retain it's value.

Has anyone else had this done?? - it so, what is the verdict?

[tomsugden]

Does anyone know of a company closer to London that offer a similar service to RT Racing, for getting the chassis waxoiled ?

[victormeldrew]

JLow7 said:

If you are running your wedge through the winter & are serious about keeping the chassis in good nick (as I am!) How about the following (this is what I'm going to have done in the next 6 weeks): RT racing do a 4-stage chassis treatment, which includes full inspection prior, then removal of all surface corrosion/original coating etc, all suspension components, wishbones, hubs etc rubbed down & painted & chassis hot-sprayed with new coating. It costs £295+ VAT, but I reckon it's worth it, as it will last as long as you own the car & will help the car retain it's value. Has anyone else had this done?? - it so, what is the verdict?

I take it thats for a chassis thats been stripped down already? Otherwise I'd have thought that cost wouldn't cover the cost of even masking off the rest of the car.

Just checked their website:

I think "as it will last as long as you own the car" might be a tad optimistic! As RT themselves say:

rt racing said:

Once this procedure has been done your chassis will have a much-improved appearance and will be well protected against the onset of rust. The treatment will last for several years, although, an occasional touch up may be necessary to counteract stone chipping. We have carried this treatment out on many cars and although it is not up to the standard of re-powder coating it does not necessitate the removal of the body so it can be done at a very competitive fixed price.

You may only be planning to keep the car a couple of years of course!

>> Edited by victormeldrew on Wednesday 19th October 17:52