Underbody protection.
Moderators: User administrators, Moderators
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 648
- Joined: 27 May 2007, 20:48
- 80-90 Mem No: 875
- Location: Weald, Kent
Underbody protection.
Hi,
Just been reading about Lanoguard, which I have never heard of. Best thing since sliced bread it will have you believe. What seemed good was that it can be sprayed everywhere. Bit pricey.
Questions. Anyone used it?
Does anyone use an alternative?
Mainly just interested 'cos underside protection is a good idea but I will never get round to it
Just been reading about Lanoguard, which I have never heard of. Best thing since sliced bread it will have you believe. What seemed good was that it can be sprayed everywhere. Bit pricey.
Questions. Anyone used it?
Does anyone use an alternative?
Mainly just interested 'cos underside protection is a good idea but I will never get round to it
1987/8 Autosleeper, 1.9dg (Automatic) hightop. Petrol/ LPG
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 1860
- Joined: 16 Sep 2013, 17:19
- 80-90 Mem No: 13596
- Location: Hampshire
Re: Underbody protection.
During the first lockdown I had a good look underneath my Camper, there were bits that were exposed and other which had remnants of the old original underseal which still looked good, not wishing to wire brush this away I just patched around it with HamMerite and still do from time to time. E D I T, just to add the obvious the area to be protected should be clean otherwise all you do is seal in rust which will just get worse.
1984 Campervan 1.9DG Petrol WBX
- slowcoach
- Registered user
- Posts: 1595
- Joined: 06 May 2010, 10:23
- 80-90 Mem No: 8892
- Location: West Yorkshire
- Contact:
Re: Underbody protection.
I've used lanoguard, after looking for DIY rust protection, that being the only non setting wax oily type you can do yourself in any volume without a compressor. It's a lanolin based thing,. Like fluid film.
It went on easy and quick. Water does indeed bead right off it, and it creeps well. It's been on about 8 months so I can't say how long it will last. I'll be using it again though !
It went on easy and quick. Water does indeed bead right off it, and it creeps well. It's been on about 8 months so I can't say how long it will last. I'll be using it again though !
===================
1984 TRAKKA Conversion Subaru EJ20 5 Speed
1984 TRAKKA Conversion Subaru EJ20 5 Speed
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 648
- Joined: 27 May 2007, 20:48
- 80-90 Mem No: 875
- Location: Weald, Kent
Re: Underbody protection.
Have read several 'stories' where people have used Waxoyl thinned with white spirit so it goes through a garden pump up sprayer.
The 'authors' were pleased with results.
1987/8 Autosleeper, 1.9dg (Automatic) hightop. Petrol/ LPG
- AngeloEvs
- Registered user
- Posts: 1345
- Joined: 22 Nov 2007, 19:22
- 80-90 Mem No: 4709
- Location: Upwell, Norfolk
Re: Underbody protection.
I have a compressor but still keep a can of dynax S50 for convenience and ease of use. Large cans with excellent spray output, supplied with an extension nozzle and no need to warm up.
1987 DG Karisma LPG with remodelled interior
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 804
- Joined: 09 Aug 2009, 21:53
- 80-90 Mem No: 8265
- Location: County Monaghan, Ireland
Re: Underbody protection.
Just bought some lanoguard... I'll let you know how it turns out
1984 1.9D (AEF Code) T25 tintop
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 462
- Joined: 08 Aug 2018, 14:43
- 80-90 Mem No: 16731
- Location: Chichester West Sussex
Re: Underbody protection.
I have always used Fluid Film, I know, because it comes from the US, that it is not cheap but it does an excellent job. I used to buy it in gallon cans (also used on boaty things) but there is an army surplus business in the South West that sells it in big drums for little money. If warmed or diluted slightly it sprays easily, creeps, stays wet etc etc.
1985 1.9 DG Devon Moonraker with solid sided pop top
Re: Underbody protection.
kentishvanman wrote: ↑31 Aug 2021, 18:07
Have read several 'stories' where people have used Waxoyl thinned with white spirit so it goes through a garden pump up sprayer.
The 'authors' were pleased with results.
Thats what I do. Dilute say 20% the custard is then nice and runny. Use a 2 L sprayer fro Wilko pump plunger on top. Spray it. Leave a few hours, spray again and repeat.
Needs good ventilation mind.
I just done behind the fridge on my westy as I am insulating the whole bus.
Westfalia Hightop Top Joker 1.6TD - aka Daisy, my labour of love
-
- Registered user
- Posts: 641
- Joined: 23 Feb 2012, 22:50
- 80-90 Mem No: 17422
- Location: Mid Warwickshire
Re: Underbody protection.
boatbuilder wrote: ↑19 Nov 2022, 21:43 Just bought some lanoguard... I'll let you know how it turns out
Hi boatbuilder, this stuff is ruddy expensive. Have you used it yet?
Usually when things seem to be too good to be true etc.
Regards. Max
1990 Westy HiTop 1.6 JX
Time is precious, waste it wisely folks.
Time is precious, waste it wisely folks.
- nicktennear
- Registered user
- Posts: 803
- Joined: 16 Oct 2010, 19:27
- 80-90 Mem No: 8931
- Contact:
Re: Underbody protection.
A few years ago Practical Classics started a long term test of the most popular underseals, it may even still be going on but I've not bought it for a while.
1983 Reg 1.9 DF, mostly Devon. Wave on your way past.