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Post by VW Toast on Dec 7, 2016 14:02:29 GMT
My bus is naked underneath. I don't drive it when the roads have been salted but am thinking maybe it should be protected anyway. I originally didn't protect it because I thought it easier to see if anything untoward is going on. What do you all use? Underseal or waxoil? or that por15 stuff? Got belly pans if that's relevant. Any advice greatfully received
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Post by rickyrooo1 on Dec 7, 2016 14:16:56 GMT
I wouldn't underseal to be honest, with my old Land Rover I used to paint it with black enamel paint or cheap own brand hammerite etc
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Post by chad on Dec 7, 2016 14:42:27 GMT
I use either waxoyl or dinitrol which stay soft so they can 'heal over' any damage.
With normal underseal its very easy to get water under it and the rust is concealed until its too late for an easy fix.
Epoxy mastic 121 is also very good
POR 15 is supposed to be very demanding in terms of the prep needed before applying it.
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Post by physiopro on Dec 7, 2016 15:16:19 GMT
Waxoyl
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Post by topbananaracing on Dec 7, 2016 15:46:43 GMT
These days underseal is only used for covering up bodges to sell to unsuspecting eejits with half a haircut and a silly beard. If you don't mind getting messy, are happy to inspect once a year and do your own repairs then Waxoyl.
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Post by VW Toast on Dec 8, 2016 12:18:52 GMT
Looks like it's Waxoyl then
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Post by chad on Dec 8, 2016 12:37:36 GMT
It's a very messy job, especially if you use their pump and detach it from the container whilst it's still partly pressurised!
Fortunately I had goggles on otherwise I hate to think what having my eyes full of waxoyl would have done.
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Post by VW Toast on Dec 8, 2016 13:27:07 GMT
It's a very messy job, especially if you use their pump and detach it from the container whilst it's still partly pressurised! Fortunately I had goggles on otherwise I hate to think what having my eyes full of waxoyl would have done. Whatever that would have done, they would never rust.
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Post by Robo on Dec 9, 2016 20:31:38 GMT
Personally I'd sooner keep it clean & painted, I know waxoil is good but not so good if you can't see the scabs forming but then my old bay was garaged for the winter months!
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Post by Robo on Dec 9, 2016 20:33:58 GMT
I'd also add to that as mine didn't have pans fitted, get em off & inspect once a year this way you can sort anything before it gets serious!
A job worth doing is the cavities which are the bits you can't see!
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Post by paulcalf on Dec 11, 2016 11:27:28 GMT
I'd also add to that as mine didn't have pans fitted, get em off & inspect once a year this way you can sort anything before it gets serious! A job worth doing is the cavities which are the bits you can't see! My belly pans haven't been off since 2002, I meant to take one off at the last TE, it will be on my list next time
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Post by Robo on Dec 13, 2016 17:04:43 GMT
I'd also add to that as mine didn't have pans fitted, get em off & inspect once a year this way you can sort anything before it gets serious! A job worth doing is the cavities which are the bits you can't see! My belly pans haven't been off since 2002, I meant to take one off at the last TE, it will be on my list next time Shall I bring the rivnut tool for you?
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Post by paulcalf on Dec 13, 2016 17:11:41 GMT
My belly pans haven't been off since 2002, I meant to take one off at the last TE, it will be on my list next time Shall I bring the rivnut tool for you? I thought they were bolted on? My plan was unbolt one, look under it and re bolt it on Bring it anyway please, im sure we can find something to 'rivnut'!
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Post by Robo on Dec 13, 2016 17:15:42 GMT
Shall I bring the rivnut tool for you? I thought they were bolted on? My plan was unbolt one, look under it and re bolt it on Bring it anyway please, im sure we can find something to 'rivnut'! Indeed, you can't beat a good ol rivnutting!
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Post by VW Toast on Dec 14, 2016 9:25:16 GMT
Mine are bolted on.
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