Should I Waxoyl my car?

[Lost]

Hi, it has been suggested that I Waxoyl my new (second-hand) car. Does anyone here have any experience with Waxoyl? I have a few questions...

 

1 - Is it worth it, (does it help prevent rust)?

2 - Is it expensive?

3 - Is it best to elk it on with a paintbrush or a high pressure sprayer.

4 - Any one know a garage that will do it (the car seems to have plastic underneath which would presumably need to be taken off).

 

Cheers

[Hobbiniho]

yes it is a good idea, what make of car do you have? it is best to apply it with a compressor and gun and then you can fill the chassis legs and get into tight places that you wouldnt be able to reach with a brush such as above the fuel tank

[shetlandpeat]

My Dad did his with a brush, the only downfall was the garage used to levy a small charge when they had to service/repair it, but he was happy.

[Lost]

Gosh fast replies...thanks.

 

Its a 2004 Mercedes, but I think its starting to go rusty underneath the plastics.

 

Why would the garage charge more???

[crofter]

If you don't have a compressor you can use a small squirty bottle, but you need to warm the waxoyl up in a hot water bath first so that it is easier to spray.

[Hobbiniho]

is it an A class?? because if it is you will struggle to remove the plastic unless you get it on a ramp and you really need to get the plastics off and treat the rust before it gets serious

[Njugle]

Don't leave home without it!

 

Good policy to waxoyl or tetrosyl the car ever two or three years, especially if you intend to keep it a while. It makes a huge difference.

 

You can also thin it by adding a but of white spirit in areas where you want it to run, when spraying. Helps with 'fiddly' bits that you can't reach all around.

You can also mix it with engine oil to eke it out further and some knowledgeable folks reckon this will further improve slippage and overall benefit in the long term

 

It may be a few hours of abject misery getting filthy under the car, but by god it's satisfying afterward.

 

Highly recommend.

[Far Haaf]

1974 Morris Marina. Treated with something similar to waxoyl, and still passed an MOT 20 years later.

If you know how bad Marinas were, that says a helluva lot for any oil based protection.

[Njugle]

Oh, and if spraying, wear old clothes under boiler suit - it will get through - wear old toorie, cover neck, wear goggles and surgical gloves. Cloth across mouth is fine, or particle mask if you prefer. Not because the stuff is harmful*, it's just a bloody pest getting it off again.

 

 

*If diluting with white spirit wear proper filtered mask, to avoid inhaling vapour and spray in very well ventilated area, and don't over-dilute!

[Ghostrider]

There was one guy who swore by a Waxoyl, diesel, Ensis Fluid mix. Don't know the proportions of each, but it seemed to work.

[Ghostrider]

1974 Morris Marina. Treated with something similar to waxoyl, and still passed an MOT 20 years later.

If you know how bad Marinas were, that says a helluva lot for any oil based protection.

 

I tink I mind dat car.

[Lost]

Thanks for all your replies so far.

Looks like a plan then but I am fairly sure I need a ramp to get under the plastics....anyone know of a cheap garage with ramp and compressor to do it for me??

 

Cheers