waxoyl

spiderpig37 · 16-01-2011, 12:08

does any body have a rough guesstimate on how much waxoyl it would take to do a lwb T2

Or has anybody got any views on other rustproofing methods
cheers Andy

tezzer · 16-01-2011, 14:07

depends how much you want to cover, chassis, under-body or both, waxoyl is the easiest to get and use, imo, start with a gallon, if not enough you can but 2.5lt or 1lt cans,

rustic · 16-01-2011, 14:38

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Originally Posted by tezzer

depends how much you want to cover, chassis, under-body or both, waxoyl is the easiest to get and use, imo, start with a gallon, if not enough you can but 2.5lt or 1lt cans,

You will certainly use 5 litres, and it is on going...

What I do is fill a couple of jam jars with waxoyl, then when you are doing other jobs under the vehicle and you see some bare metal or rust, just brush some on as you go, as it is a pig to get it out of the can unless you warm it first, but placing the can, (with cap loose) in a bucket of hot water will help.

(RIP) PLANK · 16-01-2011, 14:49

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Originally Posted by rustic

You will certainly use 5 litres, and it is on going...

What I do is fill a couple of jam jars with waxoyl, then when you are doing other jobs under the vehicle and you see some bare metal or rust, just brush some on as you go, as it is a pig to get it out of the can unless you warm it first, but placing the can, (with cap loose) in a bucket of hot water will help.

thats what i usualy do, and use very hot water, almost boiling, you can also thin it a little with white spirit (it used to say that on the can in the old days) though this advice is for spraying it, you might not want it that thin if you are brushing it.

You can also get it in black, which i think makes for a neat finish

Deleted account DD · 16-01-2011, 15:55

As per above, but I would suggest always thin a bit with white spirits.

If your brushing it on it doesnt make much difference other than making it go further, if youre spraying you must thin it down.

In any case it helps it run easier into all those little nooks and crannies

BigBlack · 16-01-2011, 16:44

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Originally Posted by spiderpig37

Or has anybody got any views on other rustproofing methods

Free Rust Proofing...
When you change your engine oil spray the old oil underneath... just dont park it on your drive for a couple of days!!!

NB: helps with a pit and compresser... also not very enviromentally freindly... but when was a Terrano!!!

Fez_uk · 16-01-2011, 17:41

Don't get the waxoyl pressure can sprayer. It's a piece of crap.

kitchenman · 16-01-2011, 17:47

I use a Schutz type gun for waxol, need a compressor though

tezzer · 16-01-2011, 17:54

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Don't get the waxoyl pressure can sprayer. It's a piece of crap.

i,ll second that, it is ok when new but after awhile it gives up the ghost, i made and adapter to fit my old spray gun, fitted to this is clear washer tube about 24" long this way it goes right up the chassis,

, if you then fit a 3 way "T" piece, you get a very good coverage up chassis,

, ps dont use to high a pressure.

Deleted account DD · 16-01-2011, 17:55

check out argos/b&q/homebase etc for the cheap electrical sprayers, theyre perfect for the job

I bought a wagner spray gun (earlex are another budget brand) in the b&q sale for £20 several years back and its still going strong

When you consider the waxoyl sprayers which as fez said are crap cpock in at £15 or so its a no brainer

(RIP) PLANK · 16-01-2011, 18:10

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Originally Posted by Fez_uk

Don't get the waxoyl pressure can sprayer. It's a piece of crap.

seconded, no sorry , thirded, a waste of money!

briggie · 16-01-2011, 18:35

one of the lads at the stroke club has had the underside of his landcruiser painted with black hammerite

(RIP) PLANK · 16-01-2011, 18:37

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Originally Posted by briggie

one of the lads at the stroke club has had the underside of his landcruiser painted with black hammerite

I'm not so sure that it would be a good idea, i've noticed thick paints and underseals can develope little pockets close to scratches and hold water. Waxoyl 'bleeds' to cover small scrathes and helps stop bolts and nuts seizing with rust, it's all round good stuff, if you used hamerite you would still have to grease threads on track rods etc.

spiderpig37 · 16-01-2011, 20:14

cheers for tips lads think i will start with a gallon and see how far i get i am planning to give it a good covering i did have a look at there sprayer and thought it looked flimsy i have a compressor so i will spray it on.
Planned on doing it in summer but ended up having my appendix out and then an umbilical hernia fixed spent most of the summer with stitches in,not to good for rolling around under the car

cheers Andy

(RIP) PLANK · 16-01-2011, 20:23

one last tip, keep the can hot, and have a second bucket of hot water handy to drop the spray gun in when it's not in your hand to stop the wax setting inside. I have had success with a parafin gun, but it is still thick stuff even thinned and heated so you will need to experiment a bit to get it to sray well.

all the best with it

16-01-2011, 12:08	#1
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	waxoyl does any body have a rough guesstimate on how much waxoyl it would take to do a lwb T2 Or has anybody got any views on other rustproofing methods cheers Andy

16-01-2011, 14:07	#2
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	depends how much you want to cover, chassis, under-body or both, waxoyl is the easiest to get and use, imo, start with a gallon, if not enough you can but 2.5lt or 1lt cans,

16-01-2011, 15:55	#5
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	As per above, but I would suggest always thin a bit with white spirits. If your brushing it on it doesnt make much difference other than making it go further, if youre spraying you must thin it down. In any case it helps it run easier into all those little nooks and crannies

16-01-2011, 17:41	#7
Fez_uk Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Mid-Wales Vehicle: Maverick 2.7 - Patrol 4.2 Posts: 5,645	Don't get the waxoyl pressure can sprayer. It's a piece of crap.

16-01-2011, 17:47	#8
kitchenman Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Essex Wescliff Vehicle: maverick 1994 2.7 TD Posts: 1,278	I use a Schutz type gun for waxol, need a compressor though

16-01-2011, 17:55	#10
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	check out argos/b&q/homebase etc for the cheap electrical sprayers, theyre perfect for the job I bought a wagner spray gun (earlex are another budget brand) in the b&q sale for £20 several years back and its still going strong When you consider the waxoyl sprayers which as fez said are crap cpock in at £15 or so its a no brainer

16-01-2011, 18:35	#12
briggie Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: peoples democratic republic of west yorkshire Vehicle: " alice " Posts: 10,473	one of the lads at the stroke club has had the underside of his landcruiser painted with black hammerite

16-01-2011, 20:14	#14
spiderpig37 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: doncaster south yorkshire Vehicle: nissan terrano t2+ Posts: 729	cheers for tips lads think i will start with a gallon and see how far i get i am planning to give it a good covering i did have a look at there sprayer and thought it looked flimsy i have a compressor so i will spray it on. Planned on doing it in summer but ended up having my appendix out and then an umbilical hernia fixed spent most of the summer with stitches in,not to good for rolling around under the car cheers Andy

16-01-2011, 20:23	#15
(RIP) PLANK Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Central England, in the Heart of the Black Country Vehicle: T2 2004 TDI SE LWB Posts: 7,740	one last tip, keep the can hot, and have a second bucket of hot water handy to drop the spray gun in when it's not in your hand to stop the wax setting inside. I have had success with a parafin gun, but it is still thick stuff even thinned and heated so you will need to experiment a bit to get it to sray well. all the best with it