All Done

Monaro Pete · 21-06-2016, 20:55

I've spent all day under the Terrano with spray gun in hand. I removed the wheel arch covers, did all around them & all inside the front wings too.

The underneath is totally plastered in underseal

I'm cream crackered

Though it'll be worth it as she'll last a few extra years

Blocky10 · 21-06-2016, 21:03

Great stuff. Did you get the sense of satisfaction when you looked at it all clean and lovely?

Monaro Pete · 21-06-2016, 21:08

Yes mate I did. My mate lent me his spray gun & when he came down to collect it, he had a shuftie underneath & complimented my work (which was nice).

Blocky10 · 21-06-2016, 21:34

Quality. What prep work did you do. I'm needing to start mine but so many people do it so many ways with so many different paints and potions

terranosaurusdoug · 21-06-2016, 22:14

Same ere, I need to get the underneath steam cleaned or sumnat first and I have no idea where to get it done

Blocky10 · 21-06-2016, 22:33

I've a pressure washer and a pair of ramps but I don't have a wet suit so I'll have to break out the budgie smugglers. Might be a bit uncomfortable though, on a shingle drive!

solarman216 · 21-06-2016, 22:55

OK so this is my experience, if there is any rust it has to be cleaned of to bare metal and I mean clean bare metal, not easy to do, rotary wire brush goes some way towards it but not perfect, sand blasting to bright white is best but again loads of effort, underseal over rust just lets it fester unseen and when you do discover it, it may be too late, I favor oily treatments that soak in to the rust cavities like waxoil or similar but the down side is they need regular re application, Rick

terranosaurusdoug · 21-06-2016, 23:41

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

I've a pressure washer and a pair of ramps but I don't have a wet suit so I'll have to break out the budgie smugglers. Might be a bit uncomfortable though, on a shingle drive!

You love it, I bet you sleep on a bed of nails

terranosaurusdoug · 21-06-2016, 23:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarman216

OK so this is my experience, if there is any rust it has to be cleaned of to bare metal and I mean clean bare metal, not easy to do, rotary wire brush goes some way towards it but not perfect, sand blasting to bright white is best but again loads of effort, underseal over rust just lets it fester unseen and when you do discover it, it may be too late, I favor oily treatments that soak in to the rust cavities like waxoil or similar but the down side is they need regular re application, Rick

Something I didn't think about, I suppose a top up every so often is no big deal, would a coat of waxoyl last through winter?, where are you rustic

rustic · 22-06-2016, 04:12

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Something I didn't think about, I suppose a top up every so often is no big deal, would a coat of waxoyl last through winter?, where are you rustic

"You rang..."
I totally agree with solarman, waxoyl is great, but in high was areas, like wheel arches and front suspension, it does need reapplication. A good time is late summer.
I have a few jam jars of it ready to use, so if a wheel has to come off, then a quick wire brush to loosen any loose stuff, and reapply.
When we had the Austin Ambassador, it had steel wheels, so a quick light application on those, got them through the winter no problem, then in the spring, a quick wipe with white spirit and a wax, and they looked like new, we had that car 13+ years before we sold it on, and people were queuing up and payed more than we were asking lol.
Rustic

Monaro Pete · 22-06-2016, 05:23

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Originally Posted by solarman216

OK so this is my experience, if there is any rust it has to be cleaned of to bare metal and I mean clean bare metal, not easy to do, rotary wire brush goes some way towards it but not perfect, sand blasting to bright white is best but again loads of effort, underseal over rust just lets it fester unseen and when you do discover it, it may be too late, I favor oily treatments that soak in to the rust cavities like waxoil or similar but the down side is they need regular re application, Rick

When I said underseal, I should say it's a treatment that they all rave about on the classic car forums, it's called Dynax S-50. It looks like old diesel engine oil & smells similar to waxoyl when sprayed.
It seeps into the cracks etc. It's supposed to slow down any rust that's already there & all know that when that's there you never really get shut of it.
It's also self healing so stone chips & the like real seal.

As long as she last me a three to four years I'll be happy.

terranosaurusdoug · 22-06-2016, 10:18

I may consider both, dynax then waxoyl-ing, I will have this truck forever, one day in the distant future I will probably have to take body off chassis to sort it but the longer I can prolong that the better. It's not too bad really and I wanna keep it that way for as long as possible. Where did you get your dynax from Pete?

Thanks rustic, I really value the voice of experience, any other tips are always welomed and appreciated

micken · 22-06-2016, 10:41

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

Where did you get your dynax from Pete?

Opie oils looks like a good srarting point http://www.opieoils.co.uk/p-73830-bi...osion-wax.aspx

Looks like effective stuff too, might be worth looking for offers on it.

Cheers,

Mick

solarman216 · 22-06-2016, 10:58

Think you can get it cheaper by going direct to Bilt Hamber in Germany, Rick

Daemo · 22-06-2016, 13:02

Dinitrolled my y61 a year ago after a long weekend of prep, scraped the loose stuff off then treated all the rusty bits and coated. Just been mot ed and it is still sound.
Did the y60 a couple of weeks ago but only a couple of very minor areas to prep it is still a horrible job to do but well worth doing. Filled all cavities aswell.

21-06-2016, 20:55	#1
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	All Done I've spent all day under the Terrano with spray gun in hand. I removed the wheel arch covers, did all around them & all inside the front wings too. The underneath is totally plastered in underseal I'm cream crackered Though it'll be worth it as she'll last a few extra years

21-06-2016, 22:55	#7
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	OK so this is my experience, if there is any rust it has to be cleaned of to bare metal and I mean clean bare metal, not easy to do, rotary wire brush goes some way towards it but not perfect, sand blasting to bright white is best but again loads of effort, underseal over rust just lets it fester unseen and when you do discover it, it may be too late, I favor oily treatments that soak in to the rust cavities like waxoil or similar but the down side is they need regular re application, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

22-06-2016, 10:58	#14
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,431	Think you can get it cheaper by going direct to Bilt Hamber in Germany, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

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21-06-2016, 21:03	#2
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Great stuff. Did you get the sense of satisfaction when you looked at it all clean and lovely?

21-06-2016, 21:08	#3
Monaro Pete Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Nr J28 M1 Vehicle: 03 Terrano 2.7 TDi Posts: 995	Yes mate I did. My mate lent me his spray gun & when he came down to collect it, he had a shuftie underneath & complimented my work (which was nice).

21-06-2016, 21:34	#4
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Quality. What prep work did you do. I'm needing to start mine but so many people do it so many ways with so many different paints and potions

21-06-2016, 22:14	#5
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	Same ere, I need to get the underneath steam cleaned or sumnat first and I have no idea where to get it done

21-06-2016, 22:33	#6
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	I've a pressure washer and a pair of ramps but I don't have a wet suit so I'll have to break out the budgie smugglers. Might be a bit uncomfortable though, on a shingle drive!

22-06-2016, 10:18	#12
terranosaurusdoug Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Yorkshire, J33 M62 Vehicle: 2000 Terrano lwb 2.7TDI Posts: 5,500	I may consider both, dynax then waxoyl-ing, I will have this truck forever, one day in the distant future I will probably have to take body off chassis to sort it but the longer I can prolong that the better. It's not too bad really and I wanna keep it that way for as long as possible. Where did you get your dynax from Pete? Thanks rustic, I really value the voice of experience, any other tips are always welomed and appreciated

22-06-2016, 13:02	#15
Daemo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Northamptonshire Vehicle: Patrol y61, safari y60. Posts: 466	Dinitrolled my y61 a year ago after a long weekend of prep, scraped the loose stuff off then treated all the rusty bits and coated. Just been mot ed and it is still sound. Did the y60 a couple of weeks ago but only a couple of very minor areas to prep it is still a horrible job to do but well worth doing. Filled all cavities aswell.