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Do it yourself its well worth it
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(22-03-2016, 01:05 AM)polar Wrote: Do it yourself its well worth it
+1.
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do it yourself.
best to try and cover the exhaust with something whilst you do it as it takes a while to burn off any spillage. (and it stinks)
I also own a 22 year old isuzu trooper that when i bought it 15 years ago got the underside waxoyled and the chassis is still like new.
if you keep the car for as long as i have kept my trooper you will need to apply a coating every few years.
also if you have alloy wheels be sure not to get any on them.
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Get the black waxoyl is your doing underneath.
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Many thanks for the replies one and all, much appreciated. Will purchase the black waxoyl for underneath plus the clear/cream coloured waxoyl for other areas some as inside cross members and inside doors and any where else.
I seem to remember having to warm up the wax in the tin by standing it in a bucket of hot water to allow the wax to spray more evenly.
Will spend a good day pressure washing and scraping years of grime and crud off it first.......
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Polar, that's noted thank you. Never hear of it but will take a look at it. :-)
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I've used Waxoyl for 40+ years as a Self employed mechanic.Tips:- Don't do it on a wet/damp car,it can chase water into crevices.Thin to squirt into seams with an oil can.Warm weather is better to aid creep.Remove mud etc or it will act like a sponge.Treat heavy wear areas with Underseal mixed with Waxoyl over already treated body work.In warm weather allow 2hrs min between applications & remember,what runs off doesn't treat the metal.Several light appplications are better than 1 heavy one.
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Ron, that's great advice, thank you. Have looked underneath the van today and mud is caked all over the chassis and component parts. Will spend time cleaning, rubbing and scraping before treating. Agreed, it has to be worth treating the chassis and giving the van some TLC for once in its life............
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