Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
Thank for the heads up. Sure it's the same on D3. Hopefully my Dremmel will do the job
22nd Aug 2016 9:07 pm
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
My last dilemma is whether to bother with the chassis cavity squirting side of things. If I do, is there a map of where the holes are on the D3/4 or is just bleeding obvious?
Well I am going to buck the trend
I have restored 3 90s in my time and done properly its waxoyl for me .
all about the prep
just spent the last 2 weekends doing the new to me 09 D3, ok not to rusty under belly yet but the rear was on its way and the fuel tank bash tray was a little scruffy.
Cleaned off proper , not just a little tickle with a wire brush , grinder with the wire wheel on .
rustproof the weld as they show most rust spray with a little black paint then wax it 3 coats , job done
in total I've done 3 90s and 5 discos in my time , never welded one and the MOT guy always comments on my underneath's being the best he's seen .
Matter of opinion of course
Phil
23rd Aug 2016 9:49 am
adam
Member Since: 20 Sep 2005
Location: Home and Happy
Posts: 6917
trailhound wrote:
My last dilemma is whether to bother with the chassis cavity squirting side of things. If I do, is there a map of where the holes are on the D3/4 or is just bleeding obvious?
They are all over - just need to pick the logical ones
23rd Aug 2016 10:17 am
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
Hi Phil, do you spray into the cavity of the chassis, i.e into the box sections through holes with a tube Or just on the outside?
23rd Aug 2016 10:17 am
Azzybee
Member Since: 04 Jul 2016
Location: UK
Posts: 287
I like what I have been reading so far. I've had a can of dinotrol now for a month and a can of leylands black on rust/metal paint but a little scared to jump in with my lack of knowledge. Could someone write a step by step and possibly even show some photos of key points and also say what to avoid.
Would be much appreciated and will myself show before and after photos (hoping it can help in some ways to others) of my work done.
Thanks guys.
23rd Aug 2016 11:29 am
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
daftlad wrote:
Well I am going to buck the trend
I have restored 3 90s in my time and done properly its waxoyl for me .
all about the prep
just spent the last 2 weekends doing the new to me 09 D3, ok not to rusty under belly yet but the rear was on its way and the fuel tank bash tray was a little scruffy.
Cleaned off proper , not just a little tickle with a wire brush , grinder with the wire wheel on .
rustproof the weld as they show most rust spray with a little black paint then wax it 3 coats , job done
in total I've done 3 90s and 5 discos in my time , never welded one and the MOT guy always comments on my underneath's being the best he's seen .
Matter of opinion of course
Phil
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Hi Phil, do you spray into the cavity of the chassis, i.e into the box sections through holes with a tube Or just on the outside?
23rd Aug 2016 12:04 pm
Pete K
Member Since: 15 Jan 2016
Location: GL
Posts: 10363
Key points in the rear of the car.
You would be hard pushed to make anything worse, unless you poke a screwdriver through something.
Main point of concern is the rear of the car.
I got 2 dust pan brush fulls of solid mud/sand out of the rear of one side.
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Mud was up to the dark rust line.
There are 2 screws in this area which hold the wheel arch in. They were complete siezed and needed grinding/drilling out.
On a RRS
While in this area you should remove the wheel arch plastic cap. It just clips on and off very easily.
One side was fine, but the other side was full up of sand/mud. I could actually feel the weight in it while removing it.
So this is a worth while 5 minute job to remove and clean and apply rust treatment
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Well I am going to buck the trend
I have restored 3 90s in my time and done properly its waxoyl for me .
all about the prep
just spent the last 2 weekends doing the new to me 09 D3, ok not to rusty under belly yet but the rear was on its way and the fuel tank bash tray was a little scruffy.
Cleaned off proper , not just a little tickle with a wire brush , grinder with the wire wheel on .
rustproof the weld as they show most rust spray with a little black paint then wax it 3 coats , job done
in total I've done 3 90s and 5 discos in my time , never welded one and the MOT guy always comments on my underneath's being the best he's seen .
Matter of opinion of course
Phil
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Hi Phil, do you spray into the cavity of the chassis, i.e into the box sections through holes with a tube Or just on the outside?
HI
Yes mate I do , if you by the applicator gun it comes with a 360 degree spray pattern flexi nozzle about 10 inch long so you can poke it most places
if the chassis is clean and not more than about 5 year old it should depending on use and location still have chassis paint intact
In that case 5 litres will do it I've found , just ad 10% white spirit when spraying its helps with application
oh yes , white spirit also good for getting the black waxoyl of the double glazing lol
if you have a field use it , hard work on the drive
23rd Aug 2016 12:49 pm
trailhound
Member Since: 27 Aug 2015
Location: Colchester
Posts: 697
Thanks for all the input and advice.
How important do you guys think steam cleaning after jet washing is (this seems to be the recommendation by dinitrol?
I think you need a more sound surface for Dinatrol
my Dad had a Landcruiser that had been treated with Dinatrol it came of in sheets once it had gone brittle
if you are thinking of washing underneath just have it steam cleaned , low pressure is better than high pressure water blasting all over , especially any seals
I actually enjoy doing it , gets you down under to have a look around at things you dont keep an eye on
23rd Aug 2016 6:41 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
I have just got my wife's new car done by a company just outside Glasgow, they made a lovely job of it using Dinitrol products. Can't remember if I am allowed to post their details on here ?
24th Aug 2016 1:37 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
I have just got my wife's new car done by a company just outside Glasgow, they made a lovely job of it using Dinitrol products. Can't remember if I am allowed to post their details on here ?
24th Aug 2016 1:37 pm
A.J.M
Member Since: 31 Oct 2009
Location: Carluke
Posts: 2815
Where they based in Johnstone?
If so. That's where mine is going.
24th Aug 2016 3:07 pm
B16 KJR
Member Since: 10 Jul 2006
Location: Rosyth, Fife
Posts: 3005
That's them
Seems to have done a really good job on my wife's car. The guy that runs the place is called Mark and his wife is Samantha, nice couple.
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