On the subject of sill rust prevention

[ukmastiff]

Lo all, is it a good idea to spray half a ton onf Waxoyl or similar in to the sills and is there one product thought to be better than others etc. I see Hal frauds sell Waxoyl and the pressure applicator for not too much and was thinking of investing in some.

Any advice greatly received.


Mas

 

[pauljmcnulty]

Yes.

Dinitrol seems to be prefered.

Do it every year. Keep the drain holes clear. And take the wheel-arch liners out and do the front wing bottoms every year as well. []

 

[ukmastiff]

It's not a 944 , I was being a bit cheaky as I know that 944 folk are gurus in sill rust management []

Cheers Paul , I'll try and find some Dinitrol I have heard of it.

 

[Alpine]

best to use Bilt Hamber or Dinitrol; much better than Waxoil

 

[ukmastiff]

What appealed about Waxoyl was the pump up type pressure applicator TBH. Dinitrol as far as I can see
'so far' will require a compressor to apply well and so far I havn't added one to my kit. I have bought a lot of tools and equipment lately and feel the need to hold out before getting a compressor so that I can get a decent one. I'm after a car trailer to, it never stops does it hehehe.

Those who know me will be pleased to know I finally took the plunge and now do all my basic car maintenence myself and I'm enjoying it. Having three cars is keeping me from ever getting bored too.

I will check out both of those products guys Cheers

 

[loc944]

Bilt hamber - Dynax S50, comes in 750mm aerosol with 600mm applicator tube and nozzle.

Alan.

 

[Super_Marv]

Bilt Hamber and Dinitrol are very highly rated. The stuff Porsche use is Valvoline Tectyl ML. Wurth Cavity Wax is highly rated too (VW and Mercedes use Wurth)

You can't go wrong with any of the above really.

 

[doctor924]

I used Dinitrol when fitting sills last year and checked em this evening and still rust free on the inside

 

[Alpine]

ORIGINAL: loc944

Bilt hamber - Dynax S50, comes in 750mm aerosol with 600mm applicator tube and nozzle.

Alan.

if you buy 2 lances you can connect them together and get the full length of the cill. No need for a fancy pump up applicator.

 

[chrishak]

ORIGINAL: ukmastiff


What appealed about Waxoyl was the pump up type pressure applicator TBH.

Don't waste your money on a Waxoyl pressure applicator - it's RUBBISH - just a pressure pot and a thin hose with a "nail" stuck in the end to diffuse the material. The wax dribbles out, doesn't spread and just builds up in the area around the end of the pipe. No matter how careful you are when inserting and withdrawing the pipe, you'll not get a good thin coverage and you WILL block your drain holes - a recipe for water retention and consequent rust. You will then spend time poking out your drain holes to clear them, then worrying every time you wash the car that you might be filling it up with water...

To do the job properly, you must use a compressor and an atomiser to create a fine spray. Unless you have the correct application equipment, my recommendation is to get it done professionally - it's probably cheaper.