Rust treatment companies

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I asked the question regarding where my classic could be treated (anti rust) and received this link.
www.rust.co.uk

Looks like a really strong contender to do the work I would like to get done at the end of Summer. Anybody used them or have alternatives and /or advise?
Thanks.

[Rapid rental]

Hi, I would take a look at Bilt Hamber laboratories products. Quite simply a different league of products that are backed up by scientific testing and originally designed for marine applications.

Their stuff is not really any dearer than the co that you have mentioned, but I have never seen rust on any vehicle come back that I have used their stuff on. I hope that helps. Oh and they have a tech support line as well, you can send them images of what you want to do and they will make recommendations on the best products.

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Thank you, I’ve heard of bilt products and agree they are excellent. However, I am looking for a really good professional Company to take my car in for the work, at the back end of this Summer. Suppose I could specify a product.

[Brum_Brum]

Krown Rustproofing are supposed to be good. I know a chap that had his 80's 911 done there, very thorough job apparently.

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Brum_Brum said:

Krown Rustproofing are supposed to be good. I know a chap that had his 80's 911 done there, very thorough job apparently.

Great to have an alternative product, had a good read up on it and sounds good. Problem is for me it’s an annual treatment requirement which is a pain because the operators are a fair distance from my home town. Still worth considering though perhaps, thanks again.

[Escort3500]

I’ve used Bilt Hamber and Dinitrol products. Both v good.

[Norfolkandchance]

I have asked a similar question, as I see you did, both here and on the East Anglia section, about 6 moths ago. I remember reading in the classic press about a firm that specialised in protecting old cars. I think, journalist Robert Coucher used one for his 356. The firm had a set of instructions for each type of car and removed headlamp bowls to coat the back of them, which seemed very impressive.

I think... it was all a long time ago. 20 odd years.

But where are those firms now?

These people seem too cheap! But i'm wondering about giving them a try http://www.chassiscare.co.uk/truck-car-services. Near the airport in Norwich

[PositronicRay]

Norfolkandchance said:

I have asked a similar question, as I see you did, both here and on the East Anglia section, about 6 moths ago. I remember reading in the classic press about a firm that specialised in protecting old cars. I think, journalist Robert Coucher used one for his 356. The firm had a set of instructions for each type of car and removed headlamp bowls to coat the back of them, which seemed very impressive.

I think... it was all a long time ago. 20 odd years.

But where are those firms now?

These people seem too cheap! But i'm wondering about giving them a try http://www.chassiscare.co.uk/truck-car-services. Near the airport in Norwich

I would think 'from £75' means just that.

[Norfolkandchance]

PositronicRay said:

Norfolkandchance said:

I have asked a similar question, as I see you did, both here and on the East Anglia section, about 6 moths ago. I remember reading in the classic press about a firm that specialised in protecting old cars. I think, journalist Robert Coucher used one for his 356. The firm had a set of instructions for each type of car and removed headlamp bowls to coat the back of them, which seemed very impressive.

I think... it was all a long time ago. 20 odd years.

But where are those firms now?

These people seem too cheap! But i'm wondering about giving them a try http://www.chassiscare.co.uk/truck-car-services. Near the airport in Norwich

I would think 'from £75' means just that.

Yes,I realise that. Still seems cheap to me, even if it really means, say, £150 or 200.

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The brief discription of the work doesn’t fill me with confidence unfortunately. You get what you pay for, hopefully, other specialists go into much more detail regarding the work involved.

[Norfolkandchance]

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The brief description of the work doesn’t fill me with confidence unfortunately. You get what you pay for, hopefully, other specialists go into much more detail regarding the work involved.

Going back to Rustbuster in the original post, (http://www.rust.co.uk/), the site looks excellent and the service seems very comprehensive but I'm in two minds about the idea of filling sills and under bonnet areas of my car with wax.

My sills are fine but the underside is flakey. My concern is that the inside of the sills should be sealed and therefore watertight and therefore shouldn't rust. Surely drilling holes to inject wax is going to let water in. Its a fairly modern car that doesn't have a reputation for rust, just mine seems to have had a tough life.

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Norfolkandchance said:

crankedup said:

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The brief description of the work doesn’t fill me with confidence unfortunately. You get what you pay for, hopefully, other specialists go into much more detail regarding the work involved.

Going back to Rustbuster in the original post, (http://www.rust.co.uk/), the site looks excellent and the service seems very comprehensive but I'm in two minds about the idea of filling sills and under bonnet areas of my car with wax.

My sills are fine but the underside is flakey. My concern is that the inside of the sills should be sealed and therefore watertight and therefore shouldn't rust. Surely drilling holes to inject wax is going to let water in. Its a fairly modern car that doesn't have a reputation for rust, just mine seems to have had a tough life.

Given all this a lot of thought and explored various options available. For me it’s fine to drill small holes where required so long as they are correctly plugged and sealed after treatment.
I like the idea of mist treatment in those very awkward cavities, remove the plugs periodically and retreat as and when. One way or other rust will find its way eventually I suppose but the processes will at least hold it at bay for a much extended time.

[droopsnoot]

Is there not an issue in some box sections with condensation forming, hence the need for some holes?

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droopsnoot said:

Is there not an issue in some box sections with condensation forming, hence the need for some holes?

Haven’t looked into that tbh, but if that is the case than drilling of holes will not be required and the holes will be used for rust treatment and left unplugged I assume. This is where I am beginning to favour the mist applications in these awkward areas. It only puts off the inevitable but holds the big bills at bay a tad longer I suppose!

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droopsnoot said:

Is there not an issue in some box sections with condensation forming, hence the need for some holes?

Haven’t looked into that tbh, but if that is the case than drilling of holes will not be required and the holes will be used for rust treatment and left unplugged I assume. This is where I am beginning to favour the mist applications in these awkward areas. It only puts off the inevitable but holds the big bills at bay a tad longer I suppose!

On top of which I have seen inside some sill sections or other box sections where there was only primer or even no paint from the factory (thanks Alfa ) - same from some "restorations"

[designforlife]

CSK Automotive in Hoddesdon, land rover specialists....very thorough rust treatment and undersealing services.

Used them to treat the underbody of my integra, highly recommend.

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used that garage recommendations are good, I will have a look at them. Thanks