Hi, I found fish oil stopped my restored 1968 Fiat 124 coupe rusting away. Unlike the NEW 1969 one I had before it that rusted bad in 8 years.
Anything that stops a Fiat rusting is great stuff.
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| Author: | davem [ Sat Jun 11, 2016 9:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Rust proofing/ maintenance |
What do members use for products for rust prevention , does anyone apply anything to the wheel wells and under carriage, oil or something similar? Is there something better than fish oil for the cavities and any special places to apply which aren't obvious |
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| Author: | DavidE [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 7:59 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
davem wrote: What do members use for products for rust prevention , does anyone apply anything to the wheel wells and under carriage, oil or something similar? Is there something better than fish oil for the cavities and any special places to apply which aren't obvious There's all sorts of potions similar to fish oil available from the auto body paint suppliers, by why would you want anything better than fish oil, which is available in a can from Wattyl stockists. For wheel wells, there is underbody sealer from the auto parts stores. |
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| Author: | milton s [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 8:16 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
I used the POR product. Its the SW 2 Protective oil. Low odour no fishy smell. Think it was reasonably priced to from memory. |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 9:49 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
Hi, I found fish oil stopped my restored 1968 Fiat 124 coupe rusting away. Unlike the NEW 1969 one I had before it that rusted bad in 8 years. Anything that stops a Fiat rusting is great stuff.
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| Author: | lockwood [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 1:22 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
I use Waxoyl which I buy from England, but I have a 'professional' application kit. Waxoyl is very highly regarded in the UK by many Classic Car clubs and organisations, because they salt the roads in the UK to get rid of the snow/ice, cars can rust in a couple of years. I repeat the treatment each summer, particularly in the cavities, sills etc., not that it is needed but it gives me peace of mind. J |
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| Author: | davem [ Sun Jun 12, 2016 10:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
The car is a 70 mk2 S, has a good layer of fine dirt underneath, I've starting cleaning underneath using brushes, a rag and a a steam cleaner, planning the use a wax then fish oil where the wax won't get at, what a job, going to give this valvoline product a go. http://www.valvoline.com.au/explore-our ... eventative |
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 6:09 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
That is funny Kevin why try the impossible? No way stopping a 60s or 70s Fiat from rusting. I worked for Fiat between 1970 and 1974. we used to sell them new "RUSTED" with spider like lines under the paint which in weeks became a hole and cars brought back. I even read about the Fiat body production line that once a worker in the body shop got sacked after getting caught urinating on body panels before they go to paint process. I am not sure how My 1936 Topolino has made it to being 80 years old this year. Probably because it spends too much time indoors in my little Museum! |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Mon Jun 13, 2016 7:57 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
Tony, it wasn't just Fiats that rusted back then, Alfas were just as bad. The tops of theit door skins rotted out, there was no primer inside. These cars all came out here as deck cargo, if it was a rough voyage they got a periodic salt water wash.  My new 124 Sport had rust under the windscreen frame trim within warranty (a whole 12 months). Rumour was they were made from cheap Russian steel. |
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| Author: | MiniBob [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 1:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
davem wrote: The car is a 70 mk2 S, has a good layer of fine dirt underneath, I've starting cleaning underneath using brushes, a rag and a a steam cleaner, planning the use a wax then fish oil where the wax won't get at, what a job, going to give this valvoline product a go. http://www.valvoline.com.au/explore-our ... eventative If you use Waxoyl you won't need anything else. It creeps into corners. I used it with this spray gun and it's still all there on the underside several years later. Don't worry about a thin layer of road dirt that accrues afterwards, it won't make much difference The tube goes into all the pillars / doors etc. I bought two x 5 litre cans from RS Components and also thinned it with some white spirit which it is based on anyway. The spirit evaporates and leaves the wax behind. Do it on a warmish day. Place small tubs where it leaks out for a few days afterwards. Can also be applied with a spatula like butter if required once it has thickened up a bit. Messy job but well worth it. http://www.kbs-coatings.com/assets/imag ... un-300.jpg |
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| Author: | davem [ Thu Jun 16, 2016 10:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
thanks for the advice might have invest in underseal gun, can you buy Waxoyl locally? For now ive got a few cans of fish oil to use up, ive made up a flexible lance to shoot into the cavities. |
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| Author: | MiniBob [ Fri Jun 17, 2016 7:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
I searched locally but couldn't find it. When you use your lance, push it in as far as you can. Then spray as you withdraw it. |
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| Author: | simon k [ Fri Jun 17, 2016 11:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
I have waxoyl (maybe a different brand) - I keep meaning to put some more in... |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Jun 18, 2016 11:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Rust proofing/ maintenance |
Valvoline Tectyl wasn't bad for cavity spraying. Not sure if still available. |
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