Driving on salty roads
Discussion
Hello Folks,
I hope all is well. Now that the cold weather is here, there's going to be salt on the roads. Do any-of you drive your Chims in this weather and what do you do about getting the salt off afterwards especialy the chassis? I'm loathe to just garage it for months until the good weather comes along which just seems to defeat the point of having a car like that. Afterall wher would the fun be of a bit of sideways action.
I was thinking of spraying down the chasis with water from a hose pipe ASAP afterwards.
Opinions appreciated.
K
I hope all is well. Now that the cold weather is here, there's going to be salt on the roads. Do any-of you drive your Chims in this weather and what do you do about getting the salt off afterwards especialy the chassis? I'm loathe to just garage it for months until the good weather comes along which just seems to defeat the point of having a car like that. Afterall wher would the fun be of a bit of sideways action.
I was thinking of spraying down the chasis with water from a hose pipe ASAP afterwards.
Opinions appreciated.
K
Edited by tesstickles on Friday 22 December 19:45
It's my only car so it gets used whatever the weather. Yes, I do worry a bit about the salt, but life's too short to worry too much. Can't wash down as it sits on the road 50 yards from my house. In the summer I will check out the chassis, specifically the outriggers and treat to some protection in warm weather
Bob
I'm not disagreeing with anyone on this, just wanted know what people did about the possibility of washing it off after driving on salty roads. I've already had my back end out several times somewhat unexpectedly :-) . Good fun, but still get the clench in the stonach.
Has anyone come across www.rustmaster.co.uk/ They suggest that they use a hard(er) form of waxoyl. The example pictures ceretaly look impressive.
K
Has anyone come across www.rustmaster.co.uk/ They suggest that they use a hard(er) form of waxoyl. The example pictures ceretaly look impressive.
K
Plenty of good hand car washes about near to us who will power off under the car as part of the standard wash. Where we live they cost about £7 and that seems to be a small price to pay once a week or so when the weather is bad? My Chim is on SORN, but my 1956 Landrover is in constant use and was 'over' waxolied in the summer on a hot day to make sure it is well covered.
I think a good waxoiling once a year and washing off with plenty of water when needed will keep most classics in good shape.
I owned a 1937 ford until recently - the previous and only other owner had used it all year round for the first 50 years of its life. He had sprayed the old engine oil under it each oil change and there was no rust at all. I don't suggest we follow this with our cars, engine oil is quite different these days and used oil holds a lot of problems, however the modern method of waxoil or similar should make a car last a lifetime.
Be careful out there on the bad roads everyone, remember that grit is just as slippy as ice and avoid changing down gear too soon. Most TVR's end up rear-ending after loosing the back end under too much power or too much engine braking!
Be safe – Happy Christmas!
I think a good waxoiling once a year and washing off with plenty of water when needed will keep most classics in good shape.
I owned a 1937 ford until recently - the previous and only other owner had used it all year round for the first 50 years of its life. He had sprayed the old engine oil under it each oil change and there was no rust at all. I don't suggest we follow this with our cars, engine oil is quite different these days and used oil holds a lot of problems, however the modern method of waxoil or similar should make a car last a lifetime.
Be careful out there on the bad roads everyone, remember that grit is just as slippy as ice and avoid changing down gear too soon. Most TVR's end up rear-ending after loosing the back end under too much power or too much engine braking!
Be safe – Happy Christmas!
tesstickles said:
I'm not disagreeing with anyone on this, just wanted know what people did about the possibility of washing it off after driving on salty roads. I've already had my back end out several times somewhat unexpectedly :-) . Good fun, but still get the clench in the stonach.
Has anyone come across www.rustmaster.co.uk/ They suggest that they use a hard(er) form of waxoyl. The example pictures ceretaly look impressive.
K
Has anyone come across www.rustmaster.co.uk/ They suggest that they use a hard(er) form of waxoyl. The example pictures ceretaly look impressive.
K
My car was due to be featured on their site after they treated it, as the "car of the week" - but unfortunately they got robbed of their digital camera and laptop the following day so they lost the pics! As I said in the other thread though, they do a thorough job and they guarantee and re-apply as necessary for 3 years. Cost for a Chim is a little under £500.
Works a treat. I just stick my lawn sprinkler under and move it around to rinse the nasty stuff off. The beauty of this method is that there's no energy in the spray so the wax coating on the chassis is left intact. Gassing Station | Chimaera | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff