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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990  
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i will have to respond properly later Steveww, I wish I could call you to explain once again and hopefully make it clearer, typing is so time consuming whilst trying to work. It sounds that you want to put something on that will solve the problem for many years. Your ACF-50 won,t last long without a protective layer. I suggest if you only have slight surface rust which is great news use Corroheat Clear on top as already mentioned. Marvellous stuff. If you prep it, treat it and coat it there is nothing more you can do. With 'clear' you can keep an eye on it and re treat when necessary. As said its not rock hard permanently trapping in corrosion/moisture and it will wear away naturally as said but is not hard to remove if you need to. It doesn't get better than that I'm afraid. LR chassis simply have a porous mat black paint directly over the steel, no primer, so you cannot stop it completely BUT you can slow it down for decades without any serious rot at all. The chassis was rusting before the body was put on!
I have examples I did over ten years ago from new with slight surface rust from new that are still in the same condition. These however are road only vehicles. Going off-road/lanes, long grass etc and filling up the chassis with crud, water etc will take its toll on the chassis and it will need attention I would suggest every 4-5 years in areas. Pays to do it long term. Good luck.  |
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6th Sep 2022 1:44pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Thanks for the offer of a beer and chat Steveww. Steve is going to use Dinitrol Clear
When ever is see a Defender, I have to talk to the owner. This one was on my school run a couple of years ago and has finally come in with no previous treatment. Still good as it's only done 27K and just sits in a farm yard and is occasionally used to tow a harrow. These 65 plate white ones are a mystery, once again no bubbling/corrosion in all the usual places on the body despite being left outside. She is mint body corrosion wise BUT sadly neglected.  not even a polish to protect her paint which is becoming chalky .
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12th Sep 2022 1:12pm |
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| Minch90 Member Since: 15 Sep 2017 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 228
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Steve
Was in your position a couple of years ago, gave mine a vv good clean, let it dry and then Fertan’d anything with any rust and inside the box sections. When that had dried it was coated in Lanoguard, which gave it a satisfying black finish. Quick top up each year and all looks fab. So this has worked for me with a similar use to you 👍 2.4TDCI 90 - everyday brilliance S3 V8 Lightweight - in the garage being ignored #newchassistime S3 lightweight - 2nd car 24V fire risk with a full tilt and the windscreen down S1 80" - first car fun - 75mph in neutral downhill once #wobblesallround |
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12th Sep 2022 2:10pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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A selection of vehicles done with Dinitrol clear coat and black 4941
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16th Nov 2022 11:18am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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This was very nice. Jon has owned this from new
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16th Nov 2022 11:29am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Transporter with upgraded suspension as it will live in the Highlands of Scotland with Dinitrol clear coat.
Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge More Opaque than clear... excellent stuff, your not just spraying a glue!! Everything covered here and can go on anything really hot, including common rails. Don't be fooled by clear products currently getting massive misleading advertising exposure! Excuse the drips, classic and new cars are coated more carefully, this is plastered on for endurance not appearance. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Last edited by Zagato on 16th Nov 2022 12:05pm. Edited 1 time in total |
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16th Nov 2022 11:32am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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As an aside look at the corrosion on the wheel arch of this three year old Maclaren... shocking. Two cars the same on the wheel arches.
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16th Nov 2022 11:45am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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This has presence with "banded wheels", air lift, re map, soundproofing, cameras, etc, and then there is the interior
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20th Nov 2022 3:28pm |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Exported to Australia this proper expedition vehicle gave me some nice red sand for my tomatoes! It's in really nice condition due to the climate in Oz, was previously undersealed in Germany, has come to me and now it's owner is taking her up Scotland to extend its travels. Oh and that is a GPS location gizmo on the snorkel.
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5th Dec 2022 10:41am |
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| Bazarre13 Member Since: 31 Aug 2022 Location: London Posts: 21 
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Thanks for bringing his (Gandy's) underbody rust protection up-to-date Chris and very nice to meet you.
Looking forward to putting some miles (kms) on him around the UK and Europe. Scandinavia, Faroe Islands and Iceland are also on the menu, as is a 4WD driving course to ensure I know how to use all the extras (fitted and still to come). Gwyn Lewis full mud shields being my first installation. I'll also get a page setup to introduce him to the forum properly and will inevitably be asking for a lot of advice as a Defender newbie. Cheers Barry Bazarre13 Learning to live with a Defender in London MY2016 110 XS SW Black Pack in Indus Grey |
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5th Dec 2022 11:02am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Best wishes on your travels Barry
Couple of Discoveries fighting the minus temperatures this morning 
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16th Dec 2022 10:13am |
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| Waiteu2 Member Since: 28 Nov 2021 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3 
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Had my 2015 90 for about a year and notice the underside has deteriorated in that time.
Previous owner looks to have used Waxoyl or something similar. Looks to be surface rust only but cant really be sure until the waxoyl is off. Whats the process for removal? Just get it on a lift and power wash or something more industrial. Goal then is to get it booked in for the full treatment! Regards. Craig |
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28th Dec 2022 6:08pm |
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| Co1 Member Since: 19 Aug 2018 Location: North Yorkshire Posts: 3616 
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Hi Chris. Have you done a new defender yet and if so any recommendation on products to use?
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11th Jan 2023 6:59am |
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| Zagato Site Supporter Member Since: 08 Jan 2011 Location: Billingshurst West Sussex Posts: 4990
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Hello mate
Most definitely Dinitrol Corroheat 4010 as shown on the brand new VW Transporter a few posts back... (but without the drips as explained in the post ((plastered on thick for the Highlands not appearance)) and of a new Jimney below. Corroheat does not bubble, peel, go yellow and is not just a glue, like a product being advertised widely at the moment which in time in an absolute ###to get off! Corroheat has been used for many years now on new cars, classics, and even on the outside upper bodies of road gritters, airport plane steps, marine engines, trailer wheels that get dipped into the sea etc as it is a clear, smart opaque finish that dries hard and is tough. There are many pics of mint classic cars, mint Japanese imports and brand new cars on here which I have done. Once done it also lasts a very long time. It's not cheap BUT there is a reason for that... it is excellent. Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge Click image to enlarge |
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