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Vehicle & Technical => Series Land Rovers => Topic started by: stratie on August 26, 2008, 13:49:21

Title: Waxoyl
Post by: stratie on August 26, 2008, 13:49:21
What a nightmare  :lol:
I've spent the best part of 3 hours under my lightweight giving the chassis a good thick coat of waxoyl.
Every nook and cranny got a good old dollop of the stuff, and i've still got the other side to do yet.
I've been right over the chassis, and i cant find any rust or repair work, so im not really sure how old the chassis is?
It's solid, and i'd like it to stay that way.
I've been using a tooth brush to get between the chassis and the body.....any one got any handy tips?
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: stratie on August 26, 2008, 14:04:16
*Note to self....next time wear rubber gloves*
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: stratie on August 26, 2008, 15:56:05
£100 worth of waxoyl later, and im about done.
It's not a job i ever want to do again.
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: Rich_P on August 26, 2008, 16:59:14
In a few years you'll need to repeat the process.  :wink:
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: stratie on August 26, 2008, 17:55:21
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo  :lol:
I'll pay some one to do it.
I've been working on land rovers for as long as i can remeber, and i swear thats the worst job i have ever had to do.
I'm sure it's worth it in the long run, and as i allways say, if you look after your truck, it will look after you.
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: carbore on August 26, 2008, 19:12:24
From what I have read (Mr Armchair restorer) its the inside thats the problem. You need an air line and gun and blow it through thorough the drain holes. its described in the series 3 restoration book by LRO.

well done though, all i ever acheived is parking mine in the barn sand looking at it ever week, no actual work.
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: stratie on August 27, 2008, 10:40:48
I did the inside of the chassis, that's why it took me so long to get the job done.
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: Mike_Hammond on January 14, 2009, 10:45:02
I did my 90 a couple of years ago and it took a fair days work. I got it up on ramps first , cup brushed it all over (I had the rear tub floor up which helped), drilled a few extra holes for access along the main rails and used an undersealing gun with extension tube to inject the waxoyl into every orrifice. Yes it's dirty and messy, but it's bloody satisfying when you're done. ;)

Mike  :)
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: James.Harwood on January 15, 2009, 19:46:50
1, select a good warm day and take Land rover to a friends house (make sure to clean the chassis well a couple of weeks before).
2, get the preasure spray kit.
3, put the can of waxoil in a bucket and add hot water, leave there for about 2 hours replacing water regularly (make sure the can is upright and the lid is loose otherwise it is funny for anyone watching when you take the top off)
4, pour waxoil into preasure sprayer
5, spray chassis
6, appologise to friend for their drive and leave quick

Job done
 
Title: Re: Waxoyl
Post by: brixworth-alan on March 31, 2009, 20:30:54
Just hope you never have to try and get the waxoyl OFF.

I'm still struggling so I can repaint my bulkhead.
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