Rustproofing

[40Flipper]

Planning on doing a very messy rustproofing job soon. My 45 from AU has ZERO rust on it and the Massachusetts roads will be unforgiving even if I drive it only occasionally on salty roads.

I'm planning on doing auto transmission fluid through a pump sprayer for underneath and inside the frame rails. To catch the drips I'm going to put a tarp under it with cat litter to absorb the puddles.

Is there a better way? I don't forsee any frame welding to be done anytime soon which is good. Rubberized undercoating is too expensive and can be worse if done wrong.

Any input would be great as we had our first flakes this weekend!!!



(I looked in the FAQ section and also searched "rustproofing" on this forum and found nothing.)

 

[JohnnyC]

there are places in VT that do Oil undercoating....works GREAT.

there was also a place in MA...that rover guys goto ...name escapes me right now

 

[JohnnyC]

here is the place in MA:
Waxoyl--the best rustproofing for your British automobile

they use Waxoyl....

you can but in cans and do your self:
Purchase and Buy Waxoyl Professional Products. USA Distributor - RoversNorth.com. The Source For Corrosion and Rust Protection for your Automobile. Clean. Protect. Preserve.

 

[JohnnyC]

amsoil sell this:
AMSOIL - MP Heavy Duty Metal Protector (AMH)

 

[JohnnyC]

if you are looking for alil cheaper and easyer to find...i have used "Open Gear Lube" from Napa.
It comes in an aerosol its a little messy....but...its a very sticky film when sprayed...I think it's a high paraffin lube.

When i did my body over 12+ yrs ago...i did it for 2 years...seamed to work well...but...the dumb %^#$ I am ...i stoped doing it...lazy...and cheap...and now i'm paying the price

It was like 5.99 a can

 

[MtnClimber]

My brother just had his under carriage sprayed with a bedliner type stuff. IIRC, it cost less than $150.

 

[40Flipper]

That AMSOIL stuff looks interesting and it's only $7. Waxoyl was $24 for a 500ml spray can! Getting the Waxoyl done at that place in MA would be just about $1K.

I think the AMSOIL stuff will work but still do oil in the frame rails. The wicking effect of ATF fluid should keep it covered for a long time and work it's way into tough places.

Bedliner stuff scares me underneath as the technicians don't tape off everything they should so repairs become a huge pain later

Thanks for the recommendations! Keep them coming!

 

[JohnnyC]

Anti-Corrosion Preventive AR-118 Green


Winzer Tekwax Rust Proofing Spray - Compare & Buy at the Lowest Price - Pronto.com - Best Prices


PB Blaster makes one also:
http://www.expeditionexchange.com/blaster/blaster003 008.jpg
Blaster - Expedition Exchange

blster stuff is cheap too:
http://www.levineautoparts.com/bl1.html

my cousin had a product that they used when he worked for LILCO...it worked really well...the company had some initials???

 

[JohnnyC]

Krylon makes one also:
- Krylon Products Group

sounds like good stuff too

Sprayon looks to be a bit cheaper:
http://www.jdindustrialsupply.com/loteoupr.html

 

[beaufort-fj60]

this stuff kicks ass..

Rust Prevention Rust Protection Metal Penetrating Lubrication Anti Corrosives Multi Purpose Metal Protection BOESHIELD T-9

I drilled out some of the rust holes on my 60's drip rail about two years ago. I squirted some of this stuff in the hole and it's never rusted again. It's like the stuff posted above, wax-oil. I use it on my boat which is only used in saltwater... nothing has corroded yet.

 

[JohnnyC]

found the stuff that LILCO used to use: its called LPS
LPS3 Rust Inhibitor

also:
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/cspages/lpsspraylube.php

 

[sparkplug]

I use Corrosion X in the pump sprayer, not aerosol. Works great in a marine environment as well.Untitled Document

 

[JohnnyC]

I use Corrosion X in the pump sprayer, not aerosol. Works great in a marine environment as well.Untitled Document

which one do you use?

the HD?

is it thin enough to pump spray...and then thickens up to the air?

 

[AJP]

I get this done annually
KROWN RUST CONTROL

is pretty popular up here and seems to slow down the rust.

Also doesn't harm rubber or electrical parts

 

[40Flipper]

Now I'm leaning towards the Boeshield T-9. Thinking of not doing the ATF fluid now as I was very concerned about the mess in my garage and disposal of the oil drips. If it's good enough for aircraft it must work!

 

[40Flipper]

Krylon makes one also:
- Krylon Products Group

sounds like good stuff too

Sprayon looks to be a bit cheaper:
SPRAYON OUTDOOR PROTECTANT

That price difference is obscene for the same item. A $10 difference can't be justified by anyone.

 

[MJM]

Fluid Film

I just did it with Fluid Film I ordered up a gallon for my 60 and sprayed it with an old Wagner House paint gun. Great stuff to work with and looks good underneath. I have driven with it in the snow/slush in OH and with a quick rinse in the garage it looks like the stuff was just put on.
MJM

http://www.eurekafluidfilm.com/

 

[sparkplug]

which one do you use?

the HD?

is it thin enough to pump spray...and then thickens up to the air?

I use the one in the red sprayer. Look under marine.

It is thin enough to pump spray but just doesn't have a huge fan like aerosol. It is thicker out of the bottle than aerosol.

I just did it with Fluid Film I ordered up a gallon for my 60 and sprayed it with an old Wagner House paint gun. Great stuff to work with and looks good underneath. I have driven with it in the snow/slush in OH and with a quick rinse in the garage it looks like the stuff was just put on.
MJM

Fluid Film: Corrosion Preventive, Lubricant and Rust Inhibitor

Great stuff too.

 

[Pinion]

I use bar and chain oil. Heat it up and spray it using a cheap engine cleaner wand. The hotter the better at this point of year, you want a really low viscosity since it wont warm up and flow until summer.