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rustproofing
grunty:
I have welded a few cars that have been treated with waxoil! so Im not a fan of the stuff, I think the only way to use it properly is to warm up the can and the chassis so it goes on and seeps into all the nooks and crannies.
If you look under any car and see where the engine has leaked oil chances are you'll see a solid chassis, don't know about the legal side but its messy and needs doing every year. Thined with a bit of diesel it will get into any seam and push out the water and keep it out, for a bit :)
Al
Litch:
'I think the only way to use it properly is to warm up the can and the chassis so it goes on and seeps into all the nooks and crannies.'
Well that's the trick isn't it, like any treatment it needs to be applied correctly (internal & external surfaces) otherwise you are wasting your time. Yes it is flamable and needs to be completely removed before any welding takes place but that is the same with any solvant based rust-proofing. The aim is that if correctly applied to sound metalwork, welding won't be required for many years to come.
The trouble with relying on used engine oil is that with a leaky engine the oil is constantly being leaked and spread about but if brushed on it will be washed off very quickly and not provide the same sort of protection. Personally I would prefer to fix the leak and use a proper rust proofing agent as it is the correct product for the job.
grunty:
thats the problem though isn't it, how many people can warm up their chassis?
There is a company advertising in the mags who do it all for you, for a price, and gaurentee it for 15 years or so, not cheap from what i rember but sounds good.
Alan
Holyzeus:
dont use waste oil use new mix it with oil based black paint till it mixes well and goes on nice. paint will make it look nice and adhere better
Holyzeus:
nothing wrong with waxoil but it has to be very clean underneath or it wont adhere well
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