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eastcoastlandy

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• Aug 16, 2006

• #1

I'm a completely new, but highly enthusiastic and utterly hooked new Defender owner, having recently bought a 90 TD5 (1999). It's in pretty good condition, having done only 55,000 miles, but I would ideally like to get it waxoyled as a general protection against rust - a particular problem with us coastal dwellers near all this salty air! I live near Edinburgh and wonder if anyone knows (a) If it is something I should try and do myself? Or (b) if not, is there anywhere near here where I can get it done?

Thanks
Eastcoastlandy

 

GRUNT

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• Aug 16, 2006

• #2

Do it thissen matey it's easy enough.

 

GRUNT

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• Aug 16, 2006

• #3

Try a search and have a look on here.

http://www.landyzone.co.uk/lz/f8/chassis-cleaning-preservation-32250.html#post222946

 

Wesley Pegden

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• Aug 16, 2006

• #4

I have to agree with my learned friend the Grunter, do it yourself. It aint difficult, it's just messy.

Regards WP.

 

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discomania

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• Aug 17, 2006

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Did my 90 recently with a tin of hammerite waxoil underseal and a brush, good job, great when it comes to cleaning off the muck.

However, if you can go with the spray cans of the stuff mentioned above, and get a spray gun I would recommend that, you can blast it into box section, into outriggers and pretty much just cover the underside.

If I had to I would paint it on again, however my friend has the gun and cans now, and his neighbour has a car lift! (now i find out!)

 

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eastcoastlandy

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• Aug 18, 2006

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Thanks for the responses folks, all very helpful. Also uncovered an earlier thread on waxoyling and will probably try a DIY job. Sounds like I just need patience, a friend / venue with lifting gear and a very good set of overalls!

 

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Spandit

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• Aug 18, 2006

• #7

Put some protection on the floor too as it will stain the concrete/stick gravel together/kill grass*


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