Under seal

Murfie

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Buckinghamshire

• Dec 6, 2011

• #1

Hi,
I have bought a Defender (new), and was wondering if I need to put some form of protection underneath like waxol etc.
(have noticed that unlike all other new cars, LR don't seem to put any under body protection on).
I won't be using the vehicle for off roading - more likely just normal road use!

Want to keep for many years but want it to continue looking good under body...Thanks for any advice.

 

iwantone

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #2

Before you're eaten alive may I suggest :search::search:

:welcome:

 

martin1512

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #3

In answer to your post though, yes, I would recommend waxoyling your chassis and inside of front wheel arches.

 

trax99

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #4

wax now, wax next spring , wax next autumn and so on

you getting the idea now ?

rust, land rovers only known predator

 

Murfie

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Buckinghamshire

• Dec 6, 2011

• #5

When I bought the Defender- the dealership said that it would not be worth treating the underside in my case if i wasn't going to use it off road, as long as I keep the under side free from mud and road grime/salt during winter months.

I'm not sure where to start as far as doing it myself, equipment needed etc- and don't really have a huge budget to pay anyone else to do it.



Any suggestions/advice would be gratefully received.

 

storm99

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #6

And how did the dealership recommend you kept the underside of the vehicle away from salt etc?? Keeping it in a garage from sept til may and taking a bus?

 

Murfie

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Buckinghamshire

• Dec 6, 2011

• #7

They just said to power wash under side regularly!

Not sure if I'm worrying about nothing here- but the cost of the vehicle involved worries me a little if it doesn't stay in fairly good nick...

 

storm99

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #8

Spend £50 on waxoyl and a kit then....i would have thought power-washing it would just add to the problem...more water = more rust.

 

Tom.JTC

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Essex

• Dec 6, 2011

• #9

Give it a coat of Waxoyl and put your mind at rest.

Really simple to do, can go the expensive but quick way of getting a Shutz gun and air compressor, tin of Waxoyl screws to gun and is sprayed on using air from compressor.

Or just buy a regular tin and slap it on with a brush.

 

Murfie

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Buckinghamshire

• Dec 6, 2011

• #10

If i apply by brush- what bits do I avoid or do i do everything i see under side inc. bolts, etc.

Also, if by brush- do i still need to use thinners?:doh:

 

mad git

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #11

Thinners no, slap it on straight from tin, and don't be stingy with it

 

Tom.JTC

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• Dec 6, 2011

• #12

Murfie said:

If i apply by brush- what bits do I avoid or do i do everything i see under side inc. bolts, etc.

Click to expand...

You can put it pretty much all over the chassis, and in wheel arches, etc.