Waxoyl - Worth doing for rads, etc

[ARTiSAN1066]

I've recently put a deposit on a 996T having spent months looking for a good manual X50. Plan to keep it for 2 to 3 years so its been suggested to waxoyl the rads and suspension legs. I'm familiar with using waxoyl on classic cars but never thought about it on 'modern' cars albeit the 996T is 12 years old now.

Any thoughts as to whether its a good idea or feedback having tried it would be welcome. Many thanks ......

[battered]

I wouldn't use it on a rad, it will attract dirt and reduce airflow. Great elsewhere.

[ARTiSAN1066]

battered said:

I wouldn't use it on a rad, it will attract dirt and reduce airflow. Great elsewhere.

Thanks, that was also my thinking unless it was applied carefully around the edges perhaps.

[CarreraLightweightRacing]

battered said:

I wouldn't use it on a rad, it will attract dirt and reduce airflow. Great elsewhere.

^This

Bordon or Arborfield/M.W?

[finestjammy]

I use it on my TVR, not on the Cayman. As long as the preparation is good, clean dry surface, then it can't do any harm though. I know some buyers are put off a waxoiled chassis as it's hard to tell what's lurking underneath, having said that some would welcome it as it shows the car has been looked after. You can always get it removed if needed come sale time

[fot0]

996s are getting to an age now where rust prevention is needed, especially under wheel liners, trim and jack points, so no problems with waxoyl or dimitrol treatment. I would not use it on rads, just clean these out and lightly pressure wash them.