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I know somebody recently posted a thread about underseal as the concensus is it's not that well protected from the factory. Has anyone had their car done and if so what are the details; is it necessary?
I'd be interested to know if anyone with a slightly older car (04->
has experienced any rust problems.
I'd be interested to know if anyone with a slightly older car (04->
has experienced any rust problems.
Once I get a problem sorted out on my car I will have it rustproofed before the winter sets in. I would be carefull with underseal as it can trap water and cause even more rust in the future. The best bet is a coating of wax designed for chassis members and high impact areas. Dinitrol seem to make a range of products which would do the job. I have used Waxoyl on other cars in the past but it seems to need doing again after 12 months or so.
If i was doing it, id be using dinitrol 3125 for the box sections, 4191 underneath after i had sealed up all the seams with 2k seam sealer. Makes it a rather longer job, but is the best you can achieve on an assembled car.
Will certainly hold the rust back for a long while. Success depends on how much of a hold its got so far.
Will certainly hold the rust back for a long while. Success depends on how much of a hold its got so far.
For those interested in the DIY route - based on Monkfish's advice, the Dinitrol cost from rust.co.uk is:
>> You will require approx.
>> 3 ltrs 3125 or 6 x aerosols ( aero extension wands available)
>> 4-5 ltrs 4941 underbody wax ( 8 - 10 aerosols)
>> Polyurethane seam sealer approx 2 cartridges.
>>Total price of goods to rust proof Holden will be £113.97 delivered, based on cans and not aerosols
Dan
>> You will require approx.
>> 3 ltrs 3125 or 6 x aerosols ( aero extension wands available)
>> 4-5 ltrs 4941 underbody wax ( 8 - 10 aerosols)
>> Polyurethane seam sealer approx 2 cartridges.
>>Total price of goods to rust proof Holden will be £113.97 delivered, based on cans and not aerosols
Dan
dsapsfo1 said:
For those interested in the DIY route - based on Monkfish's advice, the Dinitrol cost from rust.co.uk is:
>> You will require approx.
>> 3 ltrs 3125 or 6 x aerosols ( aero extension wands available)
>> 4-5 ltrs 4941 underbody wax ( 8 - 10 aerosols)
>> Polyurethane seam sealer approx 2 cartridges.
>>Total price of goods to rust proof Holden will be £113.97 delivered, based on cans and not aerosols
Dan
Or you could enjoy a decent night out on the town with the wife instead and not concern yourself given the multi year rust warranty thats applicable to the Monaro.>> You will require approx.
>> 3 ltrs 3125 or 6 x aerosols ( aero extension wands available)
>> 4-5 ltrs 4941 underbody wax ( 8 - 10 aerosols)
>> Polyurethane seam sealer approx 2 cartridges.
>>Total price of goods to rust proof Holden will be £113.97 delivered, based on cans and not aerosols
Dan
Bennno
Bennno, fair comment I guess, but certainly for me and others here it is an issue as my HSV GTS is 7 years old now and in order to ensure it stays in the condition it's in for as long as possible, I'm keen to put a solution in place. Even for those lucky enough to have a warranty in place, a good preventative measure in place now I'm sure will pay dividends in the future, when the warranty has expired...
i had a look under mine last week and theres nothing protecting the underneith at all ,so im getting mine done by phil at rustbusters in poole quite expensive but very thorough job incl injecting all the insides of the doors ,boot, panels box sections behind the bumper and behind the wheel linings etc , he recons itll last idefinatly once done so being done next couple of weeks or so
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