Phil Bishop Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 Built it a year ago - only just decided to wax-oil. (Thought I'd only go out in the dry and found it ain't that easy.) I know I'm in for a lousy day trying to do it now she's built, but most seems possible, except perhaps in the tunnel around the gear box. But the fuel line passes along the tunnel. Will the stuff harm the tubing? Since volatile fuel passes along the inside of the tube logic tells me a bit of wax-oil on the outside shouldn't matter, but perhaps it's best to ask...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super_Rich_Bernie Posted January 29, 2003 Share Posted January 29, 2003 I think its fine - it says on the tin you can spray it on suspension bushes so it must be 'rubber friendly' - unlike using old engine oil as an anti rust measure. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Bishop Posted January 29, 2003 Author Share Posted January 29, 2003 Presumably as 70 of you have read this but not contributed you all agree with Jonathan and feel no more needs to be said. If not, a curse on all of you and may your gonads rot and drop off just as my fuel hose does likewise. And so to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 I think it will be fine too. I guess you have read threads about applying the filthy stuff but i'll add another tip. Even with the tin well warmed, and thinned down with white spirit it really helps to get your car warm when applying it. If your garage is freezing the spray tends to just 'set' when it hits the cold metal. Well worth getting lots of heat on the chassis for a few hours with all the fan heaters etc you can find. it helps the stuff flow into all the nooks and crannies. Have fun. Oh, and you'll need a very hot shower afterwards 'cos you'll stink. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prs Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 It is great stuff and well worth the effort of applying and getting covered yourself, just think you can go for a long walk afterwards in the pouring rain and not get wet.........Phil 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 The question is how you wash off a water proof substance!! Same way I suppose as non stick Teflon sticks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mav Posted January 30, 2003 Share Posted January 30, 2003 sprayed / painted the underside of mine with the stuff, tube, pipes and all - no signs yet of any problems 😬 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Riches Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 I'd advise not to have any fan heaters running whilst spraying, or in the period immediately after spraying, as the thinning agent is white spirit, or something that smells very similar, the label clearly states, FLAMMABLE, work only in areas of good ventilation, or good extraction ventilation, do not breathe spray, use suitable respiratory protection, avoid contact with eyes, and skin, do not smoke, but then we don't need to be told that, do we? so go to it Phil, have fun, it's definately worth the effort. Nigel. 1982. 5 speed, clamshells. B.R.G / Ali. The True Colours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BruceW Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Sorry, I did mean to say switch the heaters off after it is all thoroughly warmed up. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sheds Moderator Posted January 31, 2003 Share Posted January 31, 2003 Slosh it all over, it won't hurt anything other than brake discs (eek!). I have always thinned it down dramatically using vast quantities of paraffin. This is cheaper tahn white spirit and allows you to spray the resulting very thin fluid everywhere. I need to do mine soon, it's an evil job. I usually use those disposable overalls and clothes I can throw out afterwards. Top Tip - don't take the car out afterwrads unless you are sure it will be bone dry - I once spent an afternoon waxoiling an old Mini only to take it out in the rain that evening and wash it all off Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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