Waxoyl treatment for 993
Discussion
I use my 993 pretty much daily to commute to work and recently had to have some minor bodywork done to address some rust that had appeared on the rear edges of the front wheel arches. This set me to thinking about rust protection in general. Has anyone any experience or advice on getting a car like this protected with Waxoyl? I live in Cheshire and came across these guys online http://www.waxoylprofessional.com and their Waxoyl Professional product.
Many thanks
Many thanks
In my view covering every surface of the car chassis and underbody with a flexible wax treatment is one of the best investments you can make on a car you intend to keep.
I have been using this stuff for about 30 years and can testify that a 5 yearly treatment properly applied and maintained will virtually prevent any corrosion.
I used to have a Sierra Cosworth that required a replacement sill due to accident damage after 15 years of road use. When the outer skin was removed there was no trace of rust within any part of the structure. Other untreated examples would been in the breakers or have had all sorts of welding repairs at this age. When I sold the car there was not a single visible outbreak of rust anywhere and the value reflected this.
Even galvanised metal succumbs to salt damage after 10 years. If you look underneath early 996s you will find that rust is starting to overcome even the best factory protection with many seams starting to suffer.
Just for the record, I dont have any affinity with the product in this thread but I particularly dislike rusty cars!
I have been using this stuff for about 30 years and can testify that a 5 yearly treatment properly applied and maintained will virtually prevent any corrosion.
I used to have a Sierra Cosworth that required a replacement sill due to accident damage after 15 years of road use. When the outer skin was removed there was no trace of rust within any part of the structure. Other untreated examples would been in the breakers or have had all sorts of welding repairs at this age. When I sold the car there was not a single visible outbreak of rust anywhere and the value reflected this.
Even galvanised metal succumbs to salt damage after 10 years. If you look underneath early 996s you will find that rust is starting to overcome even the best factory protection with many seams starting to suffer.
Just for the record, I dont have any affinity with the product in this thread but I particularly dislike rusty cars!
I am sure that an intense wax oil treatment is a good idea.
However, I would only do this on clean and rust free surfaces. Therefore, I think you need to inspect and clean the underside very well beforehand. That will include removing the rear bumper and checking the well known chassis corrosion point. You need to fix this and remnove any other surface rust before applying the oil in my view.
Let us know how you get on!
However, I would only do this on clean and rust free surfaces. Therefore, I think you need to inspect and clean the underside very well beforehand. That will include removing the rear bumper and checking the well known chassis corrosion point. You need to fix this and remnove any other surface rust before applying the oil in my view.
Let us know how you get on!
mollytherocker said:
I am sure that an intense wax oil treatment is a good idea.
However, I would only do this on clean and rust free surfaces. Therefore, I think you need to inspect and clean the underside very well beforehand. That will include removing the rear bumper and checking the well known chassis corrosion point. You need to fix this and remnove any other surface rust before applying the oil in my view.
Wise words.However, I would only do this on clean and rust free surfaces. Therefore, I think you need to inspect and clean the underside very well beforehand. That will include removing the rear bumper and checking the well known chassis corrosion point. You need to fix this and remnove any other surface rust before applying the oil in my view.
Let it go Warren, just let go. I wouldnt coat the underbody of the car in anything that will substantially change its apperance etc. The reason is that 993s will become classics and the most valuable classics are those with nice orginal undercarriages. Best thing to do is look for areas of damage and patch up. Agree with cavity protection though...its clear and non visible
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