Inspect my chassis
Discussion
Right chaps... I've started cleaning the Waxoyl off my chassis and generally it's done a good job. Before I finally make my mind up what do those of you have raised your body think I'll find bearing in mind the current condition of my outriggers.
The only bit that has suffered anmything of any note seems to be the NSF front corner.
I'm undecided whether to raise it or clean what I can see and re-apply some Waxoyl.
Opinions?
The only bit that has suffered anmything of any note seems to be the NSF front corner.
I'm undecided whether to raise it or clean what I can see and re-apply some Waxoyl.
Opinions?
To be honest some clearer pics might help, the flash seems to be confusing things.
But, looking at your tubes and thinking back to mine over the last few weeks.......
They look pretty good, the tubes seem to go in the front corners on the inside if you get me.
All though some people say that the tubes will be rusty inside none of mine were when I cut them.
Also , at first I thought mine were ok, until I took a small hammer to them and in one place they went through.
The real question I think for all of us is, can you be sure without taking the body up.
I think this all comes down to your situation with the car.
If the car is seen by you as a "keeper" then, whats a few months work in the longterm?
But, looking at your tubes and thinking back to mine over the last few weeks.......
They look pretty good, the tubes seem to go in the front corners on the inside if you get me.
All though some people say that the tubes will be rusty inside none of mine were when I cut them.
Also , at first I thought mine were ok, until I took a small hammer to them and in one place they went through.
The real question I think for all of us is, can you be sure without taking the body up.
I think this all comes down to your situation with the car.
If the car is seen by you as a "keeper" then, whats a few months work in the longterm?
Edited by AntonyJ on Saturday 8th December 14:18
Do that? I've only got a single garage you know 
I'm on the cusp of doing a 2" raise as the centre of the chassis is in excellent nick. It's just the outrigger corners that look a bit rough.
Just looking for advice from what other people have seen of their own before I take the plunge.
Oh, and it's a '96 500.
I'm on the cusp of doing a 2" raise as the centre of the chassis is in excellent nick. It's just the outrigger corners that look a bit rough.
Just looking for advice from what other people have seen of their own before I take the plunge.
Oh, and it's a '96 500.
TheGriffalo said:
Do that? I've only got a single garage you know
Stop being such a wuss, there's no reason you shouldn't do that in a single garage if you're determined.Step 1: knock down three walls of the garage and rebuild 6' further back/
Step 2: apply handbrake, chock road wheels
Step 3: etc
GreenV8S said:
TheGriffalo said:
Do that? I've only got a single garage you know
Stop being such a wuss, there's no reason you shouldn't do that in a single garage if you're determined.Step 1: knock down three walls of the garage and rebuild 6' further back/
Step 2: apply handbrake, chock road wheels
Step 3: etc
Step 0: arrange neighbours 'disappearance' & claim their property
Ideal winter project
Dave
Hi
It looks quite good. If you're not up for a body off rsstoration just yet I'd advise getting the visible rusty bits cleaned right back to metal, then painting the metal with Zinga, followed by POR15 and a top coat of Hammerite Smoothrite paint.
Then coat the hidden parts with a rust converter such as Trustan followed by Tectyl Clear (365 I think?) by whatever means you can get to work. Finish the job off with a light coat of Tectyl 365 over the whole chassis - it dries hard and won't wash off like Waxoyl.
This way you can see what's happening to your chassis when you inspect each winter.
OscarT
It looks quite good. If you're not up for a body off rsstoration just yet I'd advise getting the visible rusty bits cleaned right back to metal, then painting the metal with Zinga, followed by POR15 and a top coat of Hammerite Smoothrite paint.
Then coat the hidden parts with a rust converter such as Trustan followed by Tectyl Clear (365 I think?) by whatever means you can get to work. Finish the job off with a light coat of Tectyl 365 over the whole chassis - it dries hard and won't wash off like Waxoyl.
This way you can see what's happening to your chassis when you inspect each winter.
OscarT
OscarT said:
Hi
It looks quite good. If you're not up for a body off rsstoration just yet I'd advise getting the visible rusty bits cleaned right back to metal, then painting the metal with Zinga, followed by POR15 and a top coat of Hammerite Smoothrite paint.
Then coat the hidden parts with a rust converter such as Trustan followed by Tectyl Clear (365 I think?) by whatever means you can get to work. Finish the job off with a light coat of Tectyl 365 over the whole chassis - it dries hard and won't wash off like Waxoyl.
This way you can see what's happening to your chassis when you inspect each winter.
OscarT
Sorry to hijack slightly, but where do you get this Tectyl from? I have been trying to get some instead of using waxoil but I can't seem to find it anywhere to buy. Cheers AdsIt looks quite good. If you're not up for a body off rsstoration just yet I'd advise getting the visible rusty bits cleaned right back to metal, then painting the metal with Zinga, followed by POR15 and a top coat of Hammerite Smoothrite paint.
Then coat the hidden parts with a rust converter such as Trustan followed by Tectyl Clear (365 I think?) by whatever means you can get to work. Finish the job off with a light coat of Tectyl 365 over the whole chassis - it dries hard and won't wash off like Waxoyl.
This way you can see what's happening to your chassis when you inspect each winter.
OscarT
Hi
Look up their web site or Google Tectyl - made by same company that do Valvoline products I think so should be universally available - you want the almost clear one (365 I think) that dries hard, it was designed for external protection - putting machinery into storage - military use, etc.
OscarT
Look up their web site or Google Tectyl - made by same company that do Valvoline products I think so should be universally available - you want the almost clear one (365 I think) that dries hard, it was designed for external protection - putting machinery into storage - military use, etc.
OscarT
Hi again
Just looked up the Tectyl products on the Valvoline site - they don't list the 365 anymore but the 300/300G seems to be similar. There's a load of products listed - so take your pick.
I prefer to fully prepare a chassis to its original finish and then brush on a few light coats of clear Tectyl which hardens and does not wash off like waxoyl. I like it because you can see your nicely prepared and painted chassis and a power wash each spring removes all the grime leaving an as-new finish again. There are also Tectyl products for use inside closed sections which do not harden.
OscarT
Just looked up the Tectyl products on the Valvoline site - they don't list the 365 anymore but the 300/300G seems to be similar. There's a load of products listed - so take your pick.
I prefer to fully prepare a chassis to its original finish and then brush on a few light coats of clear Tectyl which hardens and does not wash off like waxoyl. I like it because you can see your nicely prepared and painted chassis and a power wash each spring removes all the grime leaving an as-new finish again. There are also Tectyl products for use inside closed sections which do not harden.
OscarT
GreenV8S said:
TheGriffalo said:
Do that? I've only got a single garage you know
Stop being such a wuss, there's no reason you shouldn't do that in a single garage if you're determined.Step 1: knock down three walls of the garage and rebuild 6' further back/
Step 2: apply handbrake, chock road wheels
Step 3: etc
steve-V8s said:
GreenV8S said:
TheGriffalo said:
Do that? I've only got a single garage you know
Stop being such a wuss, there's no reason you shouldn't do that in a single garage if you're determined.Step 1: knock down three walls of the garage and rebuild 6' further back/
Step 2: apply handbrake, chock road wheels
Step 3: etc
ads said:
OscarT said:
Hi
It looks quite good. If you're not up for a body off rsstoration just yet I'd advise getting the visible rusty bits cleaned right back to metal, then painting the metal with Zinga, followed by POR15 and a top coat of Hammerite Smoothrite paint.
Then coat the hidden parts with a rust converter such as Trustan followed by Tectyl Clear (365 I think?) by whatever means you can get to work. Finish the job off with a light coat of Tectyl 365 over the whole chassis - it dries hard and won't wash off like Waxoyl.
This way you can see what's happening to your chassis when you inspect each winter.
OscarT
Sorry to hijack slightly, but where do you get this Tectyl from? I have been trying to get some instead of using waxoil but I can't seem to find it anywhere to buy. Cheers AdsIt looks quite good. If you're not up for a body off rsstoration just yet I'd advise getting the visible rusty bits cleaned right back to metal, then painting the metal with Zinga, followed by POR15 and a top coat of Hammerite Smoothrite paint.
Then coat the hidden parts with a rust converter such as Trustan followed by Tectyl Clear (365 I think?) by whatever means you can get to work. Finish the job off with a light coat of Tectyl 365 over the whole chassis - it dries hard and won't wash off like Waxoyl.
This way you can see what's happening to your chassis when you inspect each winter.
OscarT
I haven't had much luck finding somewhere to buy it either. Hopefully I will do soon, I used waxoil last time and its a pain to clean off and redo!
OscarT - Do you know if the Tectyl is sprayable? I sprayed the waxoil on last time with my compressor, that way you can get the top of the out riggers better!
OscarT - Do you know if the Tectyl is sprayable? I sprayed the waxoil on last time with my compressor, that way you can get the top of the out riggers better!
thought I hadnt heard the green griff come through deeping !!!, lets know how u get on as I have got to get under my garage queen and have a look. If you do for a body lift I would be willing to give a hand.
by the way roy is that a powder coated frame or painted ??
by the way roy is that a powder coated frame or painted ??
Edited by hiltonig on Saturday 15th December 19:30
Edited by hiltonig on Saturday 15th December 19:31
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