Re: [doc] Waxoyl and other rust prevention

[Nick Tomlinson <nickandkathryntomlinson@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hi Colm,
 
My car cover is from Argos £20, durable plastic with a soft inner feel.
Mind you, my car is in a garage, I use this to prevent dust/ debris getting on the car etc.
 
Waxoyl is OK but warm the tin (not spray can) in a bucket of hot water first as opposed to thinning it down. Also wait for at least 24 hours before driving the car so that the new stuff doesn't let dirt stick to it.
Dinitrol is the best stuff for already surface rusted panels (Practical Classics long term test feature) but the best remedy for rust is to cut it out and weld in replacement steel.
Next best is to rub all surface rust back to clean shiny metal, chemically neutralise the rust with a mild tannic acid then re-paint with top coat.
If your car isn't rusty then keep washing the underside of the car. This is more important then making the outside very shiny as you make sure all of the crud is off the chassis.
 
Tiger Seal is a trade name, I'm sure there are other brands available that are up to the job but I think this one is the best.
 
These are my thoughts, not necessarily those of others.
 
All the best,
 
Nick.

Colm Nugent <colm.nugent@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Now that 5706 is out and about, my thoughts turn to rust (not literally,
obviously) and how to prevent it.

Waxoyl
I've seen this product advertised in virtually every classic car magazine
one picks up. Has anyone had it applied to their Delorean and how do they
rate it?

Car Covers

There seem to be about a gazillion makes advertised in the same magazines
for external weather protection. I previously had a Covercraft one which
was tailored and excellent but fairly expensive. Anyone have any personal
recommendation of a supplier?

Your thoughts, as ever, are much appreciated.

Regards

Colm
DOC 411

PS: If anyone ever sees Tiger Seal for sale I suggest they buy a lot in.
Despite extensive searches I have been unable to locate a single stockist.
My local motor factors, who seem to stock everything under the sun and much
besides, repeated the name slowly several times "Tiger seal?" implying I was
slightly soft in the head for asking for such a thing!



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