Has your classic been professionally rust proofed?
Discussion
Rustproofing any classic is a horrible, smelly and complicated job.
But very necessary and oh so rewarding.
I have over the years done my own cars myself and take pride that they have been done properly. However, I'm quite tempted by letting the professionals do it on my new classic and have been quoted £360 using Dintrol which is quite appealing.
Has anyone got any recommendations or experience of having this done?
But very necessary and oh so rewarding.
I have over the years done my own cars myself and take pride that they have been done properly. However, I'm quite tempted by letting the professionals do it on my new classic and have been quoted £360 using Dintrol which is quite appealing.
Has anyone got any recommendations or experience of having this done?
I had my TR6 done a few months ago with Waxoyl. Full underneath coverage with the thick stuff (any loose paint scraped off too) and internal cavities done with the thin stuff. The guy reckoned once every 5 years is more than enough to keep rust at bay.
It looked pretty comprehensive and cost about £400 from memory.
Got to be worth doing if only for peace of mind
It looked pretty comprehensive and cost about £400 from memory.
Got to be worth doing if only for peace of mind
Bilt Hamber for me everytime. I don't like the black waxoyl type products everywhere. Inside chassis sections maybe but BH do a fabulous clear wax that coats nicely. Supposedly better in tests also if you research than some "competitors products.
If you have access to ramps you can do it yourself as the cans come with a spray Lance attachment.
Wear paper overalls and a hat however as it's very sticky!
If you have access to ramps you can do it yourself as the cans come with a spray Lance attachment.
Wear paper overalls and a hat however as it's very sticky!
I have done my own cars a few times. The one thing I wonder is -
In order to be putting in the same kind of effort and hours I did - a Pro would have to be charging more than £3 or £400.
Thus - I always wonder how well they actually do it?
Its a messy job, but not technically very challenging, just requiring lots of time. Aren't those the exact kind of jobs that are ideal for DIY?
In order to be putting in the same kind of effort and hours I did - a Pro would have to be charging more than £3 or £400.
Thus - I always wonder how well they actually do it?
Its a messy job, but not technically very challenging, just requiring lots of time. Aren't those the exact kind of jobs that are ideal for DIY?
How can you be sure your car's cavities are free of rust before you inject rust proofing? Here's a photo of a sill on a Riley 1.5 currently being restored. The shell has never been on the road, it was bought new when they were still available to reshell a car that had rusted out within 20 years of manufacture. The piece that has been cut out has pin prick holes in it that you can see light through yet is otherwise 'sound'. Both sills had been filled with expanding foam by a previous owner in an attempt to keep moisture out - as you can see, it didn't work!
Always do my own rustproofing… I have considered getting a 'professional' job done in the past, but how much can you really trust someone else to do such a vital task?
If you've got a friendly local garage, it's worth asking if you can use one of their ramps at a weekend (or whenever they are quiet). Makes the job much easier and you can really see what you are doing. Be prepared to make a contribution towards the mechanic's beer fund though.
Failing that, it's axle stand and squirming around on your back time.
I use Bilt Hamber UB and Dynax S50 on my cars - great stuff.
I have a strange love/hate relationship with rustproofing: it's a filthy horrible job (especially when you have long hair!) but at the same time the knowledge that you've looked after your car and can now actually drive the thing in all weathers gives a strangely contented feeling.
That might be the fumes from the products you've just used though…
If you've got a friendly local garage, it's worth asking if you can use one of their ramps at a weekend (or whenever they are quiet). Makes the job much easier and you can really see what you are doing. Be prepared to make a contribution towards the mechanic's beer fund though.
Failing that, it's axle stand and squirming around on your back time.
I use Bilt Hamber UB and Dynax S50 on my cars - great stuff.
I have a strange love/hate relationship with rustproofing: it's a filthy horrible job (especially when you have long hair!) but at the same time the knowledge that you've looked after your car and can now actually drive the thing in all weathers gives a strangely contented feeling.
That might be the fumes from the products you've just used though…
A family friend re welded sills on my sons mx5 and then pre cleaned and treated the complete underside etc with waxoyl . He recommends it and as he's got vast experience we are happy with it but it's always good to read these blog/ articles for any other people's comments and experiences.
tonymor said:
A family friend re welded sills on my sons mx5 and then pre cleaned and treated the complete underside etc with waxoyl . He recommends it and as he's got vast experience we are happy with it but it's always good to read these blog/ articles for any other people's comments and experiences.
i once saw an article with tests on waxoyl and the BH gear and there was a clear winner in the saltwater testing they did. not to say waxoyl is no good, but there are modern alternatives. my 993 is covered in a fair old thickness of waxoyl from the previous owner, it appears fine from what i can see but the black goo can hide stuff. Re : Internal cavities,. before I went in with the Dinitrol I used this stuff they also knock out,.
http://www.rejel.com/dinitrol-rc900-rust-converter...
Hoping its good stuff,...
christ it stinks though!
http://www.rejel.com/dinitrol-rc900-rust-converter...
Hoping its good stuff,...
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