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land-def-90:

--- Quote from: "ChrisW" ---Some interesting reading on used engine oil -
http://www.hse.gov.uk/lau/lacs/57-2.htm
http://www.vegetableoildiesel.co.uk/forum/viewthread.php?tid=1677

Bit like saying working with asbestos is ok as long as you hold your breath or breathe out all the time  :roll:
--- End quote ---

  with the greatest of respect, i think that may be a bit over the top, i dont think i will run a greater risk of getting cancer if i spray my chassis with used oil... i think of it more as recycling   waste oil becomes a rust proofer prolonging the life of my motor, good for the planet

extreme90:
sorry, am i missing something  :? did i actualy say it didnt work ?
it does its job perfect, but i dont like how mud sticks to it and dulls the black so it looks like your chassis is rusted ( it isnt but from a distance it looks it)

id rather spray paint mine, nice smooth finish so no spending hours cleaning the chassis, quick hose down with the garden hose and the chassis is perfectly clean and black

sorry personal preference here, id rather see my chassis a shiney black colour not a dull brown colour

dan

Rob110:
I wonder if those cheap garden fence sprayers ive seen in b&q will be up to the job of spraying waxoyl?

L90OOK:
I had my 90 Td5 done at the well known place in Basingstoke.
Great service, free loan car, 5 year, no quibble, guarantee & I didn't get a bit of Waxoyl on me :lol:
Ok it cost @£400 at the time but if I get it done again after 5 years & get the same guarantee thats the same price as a new chassis.
I do have the knowledge that the internals of chassis & bulkhead were properly cleaned & thoroughly cleaned before waxoyl is applied...He uses about 30 Litres per Landrover :shock:
Having had it done once I will have my next newish Landrover done there.

Litch:
"thats the problem though isn't it, how many people can warm up their chassis?"

Errr, it's the Waxoil that needs to be warmed and not the chassis but you knew that didn't you?
I always try to Waxoil on a nice sunny day, works very well then but if you have to do it when cold you can thin it with white-spirit. Already stated, the chassis has to be completely clean & dry before starting work so best to plan it a few days in advance.

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