Waxoyl treatment
Discussion
Hi all
Have recently purchased a 95 TVR Chim and I know that the chassis needs tidying up and waxoyling - was last done 2 years ago.
Had a word with Peter at Roath Garage and he reckons I can expect to pay him at least £200
but for this the car will have a good going over and he will sort any areas that need sorting....
I'd been expecting to pay nearer £100.....
So, do I take on the job myself (probably only cost about £50 for materials I reckon) ? Do I get Roath to do it and be happy in knowledge they have done a comprehensive job....
OR....does anyone know of someone reliable who would do the job for £100.....?? After all, it's not a complex job, just messy, and time consuming especially without a ramp..
Any suggestions/ideas?
Have recently purchased a 95 TVR Chim and I know that the chassis needs tidying up and waxoyling - was last done 2 years ago.
Had a word with Peter at Roath Garage and he reckons I can expect to pay him at least £200
but for this the car will have a good going over and he will sort any areas that need sorting.... I'd been expecting to pay nearer £100.....
So, do I take on the job myself (probably only cost about £50 for materials I reckon) ? Do I get Roath to do it and be happy in knowledge they have done a comprehensive job....
OR....does anyone know of someone reliable who would do the job for £100.....?? After all, it's not a complex job, just messy, and time consuming especially without a ramp..
Any suggestions/ideas?
Do it yourself, as you say it's not rocket science. I did mine over the summer(much warmer!!). At least you know that you have done a decent job and £50 will be more than enough. Plenty of info on this topic if you search the formus. Underseal the wheel arches at the same time, it makes a huge difference to the car's appearance.
I tried DIY. Biggest problem I had was space and access. I don't have much of either and it was a real pain. If you have plenty then I would DIY. I tried the waxoyl sprayer and it was a mare. Should have followed advice and added white spirit (think it was that mentioned) and used a brush. Also kkep it very warm, I kept my tank in a bucket of boiling water during application. Sat it in the bucket of hot water for a good while before hand to warm it up.
>> Edited by jmorgan on Friday 22 October 00:14
>> Edited by jmorgan on Friday 22 October 00:14
this topic came up on a 205 forum last week. iirc it was said its a good 2 days job full work.
personally i rather take stuff like that to reliable garages and have confidence that the work is a good job.
one fellow pug owner said he managed to wash some of his treatment of with a pressure washer :/
personally i rather take stuff like that to reliable garages and have confidence that the work is a good job.
one fellow pug owner said he managed to wash some of his treatment of with a pressure washer :/
chutmun said:
Sooo.......anyone got any "reliable garages" they can recommend......??!!!
Personally I've found Peter @ Roath to be pretty good. Potentially it also depends on how much 'tidying up' is needed. Did Peter look at the Chim? or was it an over-the-phone quote?
I think you're right.....I've called and seen Peter on a number of occasions prior to purchase, but he's yet to see the car. Hence he has said allow for £200 cos he doesn't know how much work will be involved. Given that I was expecting (and read elsewhere to expect) nearer £100 mark, that's when I started thinking "hang on"....
But, I know, I should just get on with it and be happy that he'll do a thorough job, and also tell me anything else I should know about....
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