Underbody protection for winter driving
Discussion
I took delivery of my new 718 Cayman back in March this year with the express intention of keeping it very long term and using it as my daily driver. So far, so good, it's bloody marvellous and everything I hoped it would be. I'm pretty OCD when it comes to condition, so it's ceramic coated, has RGS front mesh radiator grills and subtle arch guards to protect from stone chips, which I designed, 3d printed and fitted as I couldn't find anything up to the right standards.
With autumn and winter fast approaching, thoughts are turning to keeping underneath in good order. Whilst I won't drive it when the roads are heavily salted, it will get used throughout the winter months, so it needs protecting. It's booked in to my go-to Porsche Indy for a thorough job on the ramp, with the undertrays removed etc. at the end of October but I'm open to what we use to protect it.
I've had good results with ACF50 in the past on my Caterham, but interested to hear about any other experiences eg Lanoguard or any other treatments that would do the job. I'm not necessarily looking for a once only solution, doing it every year in the autumn would be fine if that's what's required.
With autumn and winter fast approaching, thoughts are turning to keeping underneath in good order. Whilst I won't drive it when the roads are heavily salted, it will get used throughout the winter months, so it needs protecting. It's booked in to my go-to Porsche Indy for a thorough job on the ramp, with the undertrays removed etc. at the end of October but I'm open to what we use to protect it.
I've had good results with ACF50 in the past on my Caterham, but interested to hear about any other experiences eg Lanoguard or any other treatments that would do the job. I'm not necessarily looking for a once only solution, doing it every year in the autumn would be fine if that's what's required.
Edited by AndrewGP on Wednesday 17th September 17:12
My mate has just done his car with Lanoguard and he's very impressed although he did say it smells a bit, he also considered Bilt Hamber underbody protection which apparently gets good reviews too.
I am a bit old school, I like Waxoyl its proven and very easy to apply (thin down with white spirit and warm it up in a bucket of hot water) buy a proper air application tool and its not even very messy to apply with the correct kit. Check every year and apply more if required.
When I bought my GR-Yaris Waxoyl was what I used.
I am a bit old school, I like Waxoyl its proven and very easy to apply (thin down with white spirit and warm it up in a bucket of hot water) buy a proper air application tool and its not even very messy to apply with the correct kit. Check every year and apply more if required.
When I bought my GR-Yaris Waxoyl was what I used.
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