Subframe rust protection

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Hi folks. I'm thinking of getting some subframe rust protection, just to prevent any issues in future on the QPV.

Can anyone recommend the best product to use? And considering I don't have ramps, is this something the local garage could apply for an hours labour?

Thanks.
 
Depending on where you are located it might be worth speaking to Sportsitalia (Eastleigh, Hanpshire) they did my Strad
 
Sorry, I'm up nearer Autoshield tbh (Manchester way...). I could always ask those guys but wondered if it needed specialist expertise tbh...
 
ktrav said:
Sorry, I'm up nearer Autoshield tbh (Manchester way...). I could always ask those guys but wondered if it needed specialist expertise tbh...
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They will know where they rust and where to protect. Just get it checked over and retreated every service as is needed. Keep on top of it and you should be good.
 
Given the age if the V already I would take it to a specialist and get it checked throughout.

No point covering over existing rust/issues and Autoshield will know the weak points are and can address current rust rather than covering it in tar.
 
Second what Peter has stated.
Like anything it's down to preparation and if it's rusted through dealing with it properly or replacing it.
There's plenty of pictures on here of the Good Bad and the Ugly.
Done properly and regularly checked there's no reason why they can't last permanently.
 
It's a case of doing what the manufacturer should have done. Inspect thoroughly, repair any damage properly and then protect followed by regular checks each year to ensure no deterioration. Done properly and checked they will last
 
This is the thread for you.

As for products, Waxoyl, Dinitrol and the like is what you should look at.
 
ktrav said:
Sorry, I'm up nearer Autoshield tbh (Manchester way...). I could always ask those guys but wondered if it needed specialist expertise tbh...
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They did my GC a couple of years ago with Waxoyl so I'm sure you'll be ok.
 
Have your thought of Lanoguard? Truth be told I'm not completely sold on the product as a perfect solution and if you read the reviews it's all a bit of a mixed bag, but I think preparation and exposure probably make the biggest difference. Check out the Lanoguard User's Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lanoguardusers/?ref=share. In most cases it looks like people just slap it on and it looks a mess to be honest. Although a guy did pop up the other day who applies it commercially, based in the W. Midlands think https://www.facebook.com/groups/lanoguardusers/permalink/1001582030948346/. While I'm not really in the market for underbody protection as I try and avoid using the car in the wet I might give this guy a go if he is reasonably priced.
 
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RussBird82 said:
Have your thought of Lanoguard? Truth be told I'm not completely sold on the product as a perfect solution and if you read the reviews it's all a bit of a mixed bag, but I think preparation and exposure probably make the biggest difference. Check out the Lanoguard User's Group on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/groups/lanoguardusers/?ref=share. In most cases it looks like people just slap it on and it looks a mess to be honest. Although a guy did pop up the other day who applies it commercially, based in the W. Midlands think https://www.facebook.com/groups/lanoguardusers/permalink/1001582030948346/. While I'm not really in the market for underbody protection as I try and avoid using the car in the wet I might give this guy a go if he is reasonably priced.
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Are there any independent testing of landoguard?
Normally I’m dubious of anything advertised on Facebook.

Lanolin has been around for a long time so might be worth trying.

www.rust.co.uk

Lanolin, Why???? - Rustbuster

Since 1998 Rustbuster have supplied a lanolin based rustproofing formula, at this point in time Corrolan Ramsoil was available in 2 formulas. A grease available in cans for brushing and a super thin penetrant formula for spraying directly on to metal surfaces. Sales for this product back in 98...
www.rust.co.uk www.rust.co.uk
 
Gp79 said:
Are there any independent testing of landoguard?
Normally I’m dubious of anything advertised on Facebook.

Lanolin has been around for a long time so might be worth trying.

www.rust.co.uk

Lanolin, Why???? - Rustbuster

Since 1998 Rustbuster have supplied a lanolin based rustproofing formula, at this point in time Corrolan Ramsoil was available in 2 formulas. A grease available in cans for brushing and a super thin penetrant formula for spraying directly on to metal surfaces. Sales for this product back in 98...
www.rust.co.uk www.rust.co.uk
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Probably the same sort of thing. In terms of independent testing I'm not sure. I don't doubt it repells water and possibly lasts as long as they say on the tin (up to 3yrs I think I've seen). But judging by the posts in the Facebook group many people just seem to slap it all over the place without removing the surface rust. So although it will repell water the rust will still progress underneath it. I had my Mitsubishi Galant Waxoyled years ago and at best I'd say it did nothing, and at worst I'd say it trapped moisture and sped up the rusting process, although that could be down to the guy who applied it.
 
I've just had a go at my 3200 using a wire brush on any surface rust, then applying Kurust, followed by black stone chip paint and then Waxoyl. I do have ramps which helped with the back subframe but most of the car was done by jacking up each corner and removing the wheel. There's quite a lot of the car you can reach like that and it breaks the job down into quite manageable chunks. If you really feel the need you can remove the wheel arch liners as well. You do have to allow enough time for the various products to go off before applying the next layer. Alternatively, I know from previous cars that a wire brush on any surface rust followed by Waxoyl will give quite a lot of protection on its own. It certainly did on my Jaguar S Type rear subframe. Just rest the car for a couple of days after applying the Waxoyl to allow it enough time to firm up.
 
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