Lanoguard rust prevention

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Duke Caboom

2,043 posts

209 months

Friday 5th February 2021
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I'm also interested in Lanoguard, primarily because it looks very easy to use. The car I was thinking of using it on, a BMW e46, has a reputation for rust in 2 main areas - the wheel arches and the jacking points. The Lanoguard website suggests that a pressure washing them, giving them time to dry, followed by liberal dose from spray bottle and you are protected for at least 6 months.

Maybe the spray Dinitrol is just as easy?

redchina

492 posts

271 months

Saturday 6th February 2021
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I have used Lanotek a few times on carbon steel (rust in seconds) on offshore oil rigs.

works a treat, enviro-friendly and last for years if you dont score or mark the surface.

Duke Caboom

2,043 posts

209 months

Saturday 6th February 2021
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Have just placed an order for a chasis care kit. Well let you know how I get on.

Let off some steam Bennett

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2,525 posts

181 months

Sunday 7th February 2021
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Duke Caboom said:
I'm also interested in Lanoguard, primarily because it looks very easy to use. The car I was thinking of using it on, a BMW e46, has a reputation for rust in 2 main areas - the wheel arches and the jacking points. The Lanoguard website suggests that a pressure washing them, giving them time to dry, followed by liberal dose from spray bottle and you are protected for at least 6 months.

Maybe the spray Dinitrol is just as easy?
Dinitrol is very easy to use

vpr

3,817 posts

248 months

Sunday 7th February 2021
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I think I’ve used most over the years. More recently Bill and Dinotrol.

One place use it as a visual is on the exposed chassis across the back of my woman’s Defender and also the top front bumper bolts and every product has dried and gone crispy and flakey. Not what I’d expect.

TarquinMX5

2,177 posts

90 months

Sunday 7th February 2021
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Let off some steam Bennett said:
NomduJour said:
Does it smell much?
There is a slight hint of sheep but nothing major, i actually like the smell
Just don't drive past/park up near any fields/countryside where there might be a ram or two on the loose biggrin

d_a_n1979

10,509 posts

82 months

Thursday 18th February 2021
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Let off some steam Bennett said:
Update on the rust prevention

Products used, Dinitrol cavity wax and the extension 4 way spray extension wand thingy. Lanoguard underbody and chassis care kit. I think i spent about £130 on products.

I brushed the dust etc off the chassis and as the chassis rails are massive i hoovered them out, there was a fair amount of Texan dust in there.

As the truck hasnt been in the country that long the prep was low and just need the floor brushing off.

Door cards removed so i could treat inside the doors

The dinitrol was applied to the inside of the doors, inside the wings and inside the quarters where i could. The dinitrol extension wand jobby is a great little tool for £4. I applied dinitrol to the inside and outside of the chassis rails.

I opted to use the lanoguard on the floor of the car as i wanted something as clear as possible. I wanted it clean and not gunked up.

The lanoguard comes with a trigger spray so its easy to apply, i applied it to the fllor, diff, springs , spring hangers, trailing arms etc. You know its there but you cant really see it. It just leaves a clear waxy feel to the metal. I used about 1 .75 litres of lanoguard. I'm expecting to re cover the lanoguard yearly , but im ok with that.

Oh, i also applied lanoguard to inside the door shuts by the hinges and all edges of the bonnet.
This is good to read

I've just popped a post in the Bodywork section asking re Lanoguard and similar

Looking to underseal/protect my Jap import BMW E39 touring as best as I can; it's already rust free and I want to keep it that way smile

Sounds like what you've done (bar thr insides of the doors) is about the same as I'm looking to do thumbup

d_a_n1979

10,509 posts

82 months

Thursday 18th February 2021
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Duke Caboom said:
I'm also interested in Lanoguard, primarily because it looks very easy to use. The car I was thinking of using it on, a BMW e46, has a reputation for rust in 2 main areas - the wheel arches and the jacking points. The Lanoguard website suggests that a pressure washing them, giving them time to dry, followed by liberal dose from spray bottle and you are protected for at least 6 months.

Maybe the spray Dinitrol is just as easy?
Very similar here for me pal

Bar it's a Jap import BMW E39 touring I'm looking to protect the best I can smile

LuS1fer

42,056 posts

255 months

Saturday 1st May 2021
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I think I'll give this a try on the Mustang which is unprotected. The finish looks what I need and it looks a cinch to apply

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=1vmlfWqJ1ls

lear

393 posts

217 months

Monday 2nd August 2021
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Hi, came across this thread whilst looking into Lanoguard and just wondered if those that tried it have any updates on how it has performed over the last few months?

I’m looking for something relatively lightweight and translucent to protect new spring packs and chassis components on a pre-war car where everything is visibly exposed. So Dinitrol, waxoyl etc which leave an obvious ‘finish’ are not really appropriate. I’m less worried about longevity than the subtlety of the rust protection and Lanoguard sounds like it may fit the bill in providing a clear waxed look.

Any reviews or thoughts from those that have tried it would be gratefully received. Thank you,

Koolkat969

988 posts

109 months

Sunday 8th August 2021
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lear said:
Hi, came across this thread whilst looking into Lanoguard and just wondered if those that tried it have any updates on how it has performed over the last few months?

I’m looking for something relatively lightweight and translucent to protect new spring packs and chassis components on a pre-war car where everything is visibly exposed. So Dinitrol, waxoyl etc which leave an obvious ‘finish’ are not really appropriate. I’m less worried about longevity than the subtlety of the rust protection and Lanoguard sounds like it may fit the bill in providing a clear waxed look.

Any reviews or thoughts from those that have tried it would be gratefully received. Thank you,
If you're on Facebook then check out the Lanoguard users group......

https://www.facebook.com/groups/269205884185968/?r...

biffta1

1 posts

71 months

Monday 2nd December 2024
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Re - Lanoguard.
I genuinely think it’s snake oil.
Used it extensively on two older cars two years ago . Yes it goes on easy , stinks like hell .
Doesn’t even last a year ( I put plenty on).

I think they are miss selling this, stating it’s “long lasting” and “20 minutes to do”

12 months of nowhere near long lasting and to do the job properly with prep it’s at least half a day if not a full day after arch liners removed , jet washed and allowed to dry etc.

It’s not a job you want to do every 12 months so I think other now products are better suited to vehicle rust protection.
Bilt Hamber or dinitrol appear better and long lasting

ChocolateFrog

30,038 posts

183 months

Monday 2nd December 2024
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100% i'm just waiting for the exposè.

Nothing that's pumped that hard on SM is any good.

I don't think it's even any cheaper than top notch stuff from the likes of Bilt Hamber.

rovermorris999

5,281 posts

199 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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I believe it's just wax, no rust inhibitors. For that reason alone I'd stick with Bilt Hamber and Dinitrol.

Sardonicus

19,146 posts

231 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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rovermorris999 said:
I believe it's just wax, no rust inhibitors. For that reason alone I'd stick with Bilt Hamber and Dinitrol.
Good call thumbup

Shezbo

613 posts

140 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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rovermorris999 said:
I believe it's just wax, no rust inhibitors. For that reason alone I'd stick with Bilt Hamber and Dinitrol.
Totally agree, Bilt and Dinitrol are much better products!!

The Lanogard ad makes me smile, whack the st on - all over rusty springs etc. and @hey' by magic you have stopped the rust......the product then wants another application in a years time.

Other products I have used previously have remained in place and protected for years and years.

trevalvole

1,319 posts

43 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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Shezbo said:
Totally agree, Bilt and Dinitrol are much better products!!

The Lanogard ad makes me smile, whack the st on - all over rusty springs etc. and @hey' by magic you have stopped the rust......the product then wants another application in a years time.

Other products I have used previously have remained in place and protected for years and years.
They are probably better products if you are prepared to do all the prep required. If all you want to do is jet wash the underside and then apply the treatment, then the lanolin products are better than nothing. As well as Lanoguard, there's Alphalan that HubNut has used a number of times on his YouTube channel.

MarkwG

5,289 posts

199 months

Tuesday 3rd December 2024
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Personally, I'm not that interested in the "fit & forget" anti rust idea, I'd rather give mine a check before winter & top up if it needs it. Lanoguard say to regularly top up areas subject to abrasion, which makes sense, third year & seems to be working fine.

Sardonicus

19,146 posts

231 months

Wednesday 4th December 2024
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You got this one also https://www.buzzweld.co.uk/chassis-guard-lanolin-o... smells very much like Linseed oil although states Lanolin , a customer supplied some for application very easy to apply but time will tell scratchchin

Skyedriver

19,594 posts

292 months

Wednesday 4th December 2024
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Sardonicus said:
You got this one also https://www.buzzweld.co.uk/chassis-guard-lanolin-o... smells very much like Linseed oil although states Lanolin , a customer supplied some for application very easy to apply but time will tell scratchchin
Can't see how to apply, their link to a pressure sprayer is broken