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Melz · Joined: 05 Jan 2008 Posts: 10

I have a 1975 Ford Falcon that was renowned for rust, so I had all the rust removed and rewelded new panels to replace them. Then I painted fishoil on pretty much everything. Now my car smells like an aquarium... hahaha

What do you all use to prevent rust?

Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK

one mixture I sometimes use to spray over the underside of a car, is a mix of old engine oil and drop of old (ie drained off) fuel. It seems to mix quite nicely, the old fuel helps the oil creep into the nooks and crannies then evaporates, leaving a nice oily film on the chassis, without being a gloopy mess - which I think using just oil might leave behind. Things like Waxoyl and Dinitrol are probably more long-term, but a combination of all the above usually does the trick Smile

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Rick · Site Admin Joined: 27 Apr 2005 Posts: 22477 Location: UK

on the Devon, which I use most of the time, I 'winterised' it a bit the other day. The hubcaps are prone to start rusting with the cr*p that the council spread on the road, so I removed them, cleaned them up and left a film of proper old wax on them. They can stay on the shelf for now until the weather improves. The chrome on the car also now has a film of proper wax (dated 1952) on it, to ward off corrosion etc during the winter months

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Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

You even use period wax eh? Laughing

I use waxoyl applied by the pressurised tin/applicator method, during last years winter I coated my Standard Vanguard liberally underneath AND over the upper surfaces, paintwork, hubcaps and chrome.

After a few days use the car looked dull awful as the wax catches road dirt and gives a 'filthy' appearance but I persevered and was rewarded in spring when a good wash with hot water revealed a still perfectly gleaming vehicle - it works!

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

I just grease chrome, looks mess but protects well.

Don't worry more wax on its way, just finding a supplier of a high grade wax to add to my beeswax, should be good when it is done. I have a few recipes, so we will have to see which is best!

Cheers

Dave

Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

I was told never to use grease on chrome as it is a petroleum derivative and can tarnish it over time. I don't know whether that's true or not?

buzzy bee · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 3382 Location: South Cheshire

Hi

Hmm not heard that one before, it hasn't hurt my chrome, but sounds like it could be true!

Cheers

Dave

Uncle Joe · Guest

Not heard that one myself either.

I'm not sure that its true though. Thinking about things, dont most chrome polishes have some kind of oil base? I'm thinking about things like Solvol, and one of my favourites, Duraglit (Nevrdull in the US)

Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

Possibly but aren't they to remove a slight amount of surface?

Think of polishing alloy with Duraglit...have you ever finished up with a clean wad no matter how much you polish! Laughing

As a protective coating wax polish may have some additive to help it spread but that evaporates quickly.

Uncle Joe · Guest

Clean wad after alloy? Never! There is a reason for that though, someone told me a while ago but I've forgotten. Maybe someone can enlighten us!

What I've been doing with chrome is polishing it with Duraglit, then using a hard wax afterwards. Seems to work a treat.

I've started using Wipes as well. Do you have them over there?

pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay

You guys are really dedicated... I used to use Brillo pads on rusted or tarnished chrome but I think maybe the quality of the chrome and the type of metal underneath determines how much damage you do.

I have had a rule throughout my motoring life: Wash and polish a car at least every six months... whether it needs it or not. Wink

Uncle Joe · Guest

I used to have another rule. I'd do the spannering, and the other half could do the washing and waxing! Laughing

Old-Nail · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 853

"Wash and polish a car at least every six months... whether it needs it or not."

I must have bought some of your old cast off cars at some point then Pigtin! Laughing

Scotty · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 883

I swear by Waxoyl, but it has to be the clear stuff, not the black, black I find makes an incredable mess.

And the bonus with Waxoyl is - it keeps your hands really soft to the touch! Embarassed

pigtin · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 1879 Location: Herne Bay