Grin or grimace....

[Bojger]

I've just bought one and am thoroughly enjoying the experience.

Can somebody recommending an independent garage in the North West that will service/do the odd repair to her (I'm not that far from Crewe/Sandbach). Chris Neils is not too far away but I don't fancy those rates.

Also, I need to rub down and waxoyl the chassis and was thinking of buying the waxoyl pump type applicator. Does anyone have any experience of using one of these - they look a bit flimsy and I'm not sure if they're up for the job?

Cheers

[kenny chim 4]

Yes, they are up for the job- if you prepare the Waxoyl correctly.

I apply Waxoyl in mid/late summer.
On a hot friday night I put the can of Waxoyl on the passenger seat and, as the car resides outside, by 2pm the following day, that can is VERY warm.
I then add a small amount of white spirit, screw on the applicator and I'm able to apply to all parts of the metalwork after jacking and removing each wheel.

I'll have checked and used Hammerite paint to any dodgy looking areras of tubing the week before though (none this year!),

I've done this over the last two years and it saves me paying £100 plus at a garage.

To summarise, it's all about temperature.

edited to add: make sure that no Waxoyl spray goes near the brake discs or calipers!



>> Edited by kenny chim 4 on Monday 8th November 00:21

[ian8542]

Joolz at Joospeed is in your neck of the woods. Or SRS .

[travelsveryrapid]

Also, I need to rub down and waxoyl the chassis and was thinking of buying the waxoyl pump type applicator. Does anyone have any experience of using one of these - they look a bit flimsy and I'm not sure if they're up for the job?

Cheers

[/quote]

Could never get on with the applicators so I invested in a small compressor. Much easier but if your not careful it will go everywhere!

Steve.

[shnozz]

i found the applicator fine and didnt bother with this "overnight in the airing cupboard" business either.

Went to halfrauds, bought kit. Stood in hot water for 20 mins or so as I finished rubbing down chassis. Applied at will. First time the tubing clogged up quickly and I was ready to dilute with white spirit. However, i found the trick to be to submerge the tubing and applicator into the hot water for 2 mins or so after every 2 mins of spraying. It was fine...

Oh, and the handle on the applicator is very easy to get it stuck in the "on" position. Play with it before you are locked and loaded if you dont want to get into a panic and not be able to switch it off!

[kippax]

I can highly recommend someone very close to you in Middlewich. His name is Ian & he owns Middlewich MOT centre (Tel [phone]) He used to be a mechanic at Christopher Neils but has set up his own business specialising in TVR's. He has just sorted a few niggles on my car for me & he is really thorough as well as inexpensive. (E.G Got Diff Reconditioned for £380 including removal & re-fit & waxoyled chassis for £75 while it was there)
Going back on Thurs for rear wheel bearing to be replaced.
Contact me if you want any further info.

Thanks
Howard Kendall.

[Bojger]

Thanks for the info guys.

Mark

[mikes3]

an alternative (if a slightly pricey one) to the pump/compressor and waxoyl (and don't forget the clean up afterwards!) is the aersol version of waxoyl. It contains some rust treating stuff and some kind of rubbery finish which, on my S3 at least, held up well against salt/stones and all the Sh*£ that gets thrown at it. Also sticks like whatsit to a blanket and cleaning up consists of throwning the tins in the bin... (and yes, for the tree huggers out there, they are recyc-able).

Black finish on looks ace and with the nozzle widget bit attached the directable range of the stuff is a couple of feet, ideal for those important little places ;-)