One of the best and cheapest ways of rustproofing is too buy 5 litres of 'bar and chain oil'. It contains anti corrosive properties and is tacky. So it sticks to where its sprayed. It also has excellent creeping properties.
I’m thinking that this thing was drunk behind an RV to the seaside for most of its life. Would be interesting to see an engine hour count vs the mileage on the car to see how much it was towed.
Loved today’s episode. I’m shocked how rusty the car is. I owned a 3 year old XR3 from lowestoft years ago and it was absolutely rotten. Coastal cars are a nightmare
@@JonCoupland I'm not panicking, " say my name , sunshine through the rain , a whole life so lonely , and then come and ease the pain , I don't want to lose this feeling "
Messy job but well worth it, even the cheaper stuff is better than leaving it.. once it dries its a lot less glossy as you saw.. Nice work Dad you absolute Legend.. and you too Jon 😁
Absolutely! It needed cleaning off and treating. Some folks might have their own preference or view on the product used. All I can say is. Time will tell!
It's the best you can do, really... it's a lot better Jon , should be perfectly fine , I just normally go over it on a yearly basis , but I used that Lanogaurd 🤷♂️ personally , I think the products all do the same thing tho , great stuff guys, take care 🙏
Nice work Jon and Pete will keep the smart on the road for years to come well done on getting a good coat of underseal on and keep checking it and topping it up when you need to we always used built hamber and it works much the same hope the inspector was happy to sign off the job 😂 all the best daniel
Jon get at that exhaust and clean it off before you run the engine what you have launched all over the rear of the car is flammable and will melt plastic if it goes up ,better than nothing is about right for tetroseal which is a bitumen based treatment gets everywhere and stick like you know what to a blanket lasts about a year before it degrades and flakes off.
The one reason for rusting at the rear was possibly due to be towed at the rear of a motor home. Maybe if it was towed on an A frame supporting the front wheels with the rear wheels on the road - at such an angle the flow of air forces all the spray into the engine compartment. Whereas the plastic undertrays guide air flow neatly around… just a thought.
Merc and VAG stuff - indeed most German stuff - of that era is surprisingly rust prone - not quite the iron clad promise of quality they once had - to be fair they probably didn't get worse its just the rest caught up with them
It’s mostly down to the rubbish paint everyone started using under cars… just fails early and starts corrosion. Helps to limit the life of cars so good for business…..
Did your tetroseal dry to a nice black colour? waiting on mine. Also do you reckon its fine to have some on the bottom of my plastic fuel tank? Cheers!
I remember Jenolite being the original back in the day, the default tgese days is Hammerite Kurust. Some are called Rust Converters and some are Rust Killers.
I use Bilt Hamber products personally, I've great results with them. Owning two old Fords and two "tired" old dailys, rust removal/treatment is a pretty regular thing 🤣 That Lanoguard does look a decent product too, though I've not used it myself 🤔 Something is always better than nothing!
It is not Lincolnsheer it's said as "Lincoln-shy-r" There's no "sheers" in any district. It was someone who started the bad diction habit. Unfortunately you have absorbed it.
What do you use to protect your cars?
One of the best and cheapest ways of rustproofing is too buy 5 litres of 'bar and chain oil'. It contains anti corrosive properties and is tacky. So it sticks to where its sprayed. It also has excellent creeping properties.
Great advice 😀
In my opinion it attracts too mych diry. Wax is much better, water doesn't stay on it.
I’m thinking that this thing was drunk behind an RV to the seaside for most of its life.
Would be interesting to see an engine hour count vs the mileage on the car to see how much it was towed.
Yes I agree!
Loved today’s episode. I’m shocked how rusty the car is. I owned a 3 year old XR3 from lowestoft years ago and it was absolutely rotten. Coastal cars are a nightmare
We were also shocked! Thankfully it's holding up well
Keep hearing about this process but never seen it before now. Thanks guys, looked satisfying to clean it all up in all the nooks and crannies
Glad you enjoyed it
" I fell In and the flames got higher , and it burns burns , burns , that ring a fire " 🔥 "that ring a fire "
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Don't panic - it's all been cleaned off the exhaust
@@JonCoupland I'm not panicking,
" say my name , sunshine through the rain , a whole life so lonely , and then come and ease the pain , I don't want to lose this feeling "
@@matthewc.419 😂😂 - sods law says your wishes will come true
@@JonCoupland " fire 🔥 in the hole "
Messy job but well worth it, even the cheaper stuff is better than leaving it.. once it dries its a lot less glossy as you saw.. Nice work Dad you absolute Legend.. and you too Jon 😁
Absolutely! It needed cleaning off and treating. Some folks might have their own preference or view on the product used. All I can say is. Time will tell!
Job's a good'un, folks!
😁👍
Nice work, that will keep the Smart on the road for many years to come
Fingers crossed 🤞
The chassis was jealous and was trying to match the paint colour 😅 Good job certainly should help 😍
😂😂 rust orange edition. If anything... It certainly LOOKS better now
about to embark on the micra k11 soon
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It's the best you can do, really... it's a lot better Jon , should be perfectly fine , I just normally go over it on a yearly basis , but I used that Lanogaurd 🤷♂️ personally , I think the products all do the same thing tho , great stuff guys, take care 🙏
Many thanks 😊
Nice work Jon and Pete will keep the smart on the road for years to come well done on getting a good coat of underseal on and keep checking it and topping it up when you need to we always used built hamber and it works much the same hope the inspector was happy to sign off the job 😂 all the best daniel
She's signed it off nicely! Fingers crossed the car stays up to scratch for many years. I plan to use it to commute to work :)
Great content this week Jhon loved watching the videos this week something to look forward to the tango is coming on 👍
That's very kind! Glad you are enjoying them
Dads garage floor 😳 ! Job well worth doing though 👍🏻
Yes! I've had to give it a good scrub. Many thanks 😊
Great video guys 👌👌🔥🔥👌👌
Glad you enjoyed it ☺️
It will be interesting to see it after a year
I agree 👍
Looking good there Jon, shame they don't protect it properly from the factory.
Yes I'm not sure what's gone on there!
Great video.
Many thanks Connor
Jon get at that exhaust and clean it off before you run the engine what you have launched all over the rear of the car is flammable and will melt plastic if it goes up ,better than nothing is about right for tetroseal which is a bitumen based treatment gets everywhere and stick like you know what to a blanket lasts about a year before it degrades and flakes off.
Don't panic (and I think I did say in the video ... ) I have cleaned it all off the exhaust ☺️
Ankor wax..the best.
Will have to give it a go
The one reason for rusting at the rear was possibly due to be towed at the rear of a motor home. Maybe if it was towed on an A frame supporting the front wheels with the rear wheels on the road - at such an angle the flow of air forces all the spray into the engine compartment. Whereas the plastic undertrays guide air flow neatly around… just a thought.
That's what a few people have suggested and I have to now in hindsight agree with them and you. Hopefully we have done some good
Merc and VAG stuff - indeed most German stuff - of that era is surprisingly rust prone - not quite the iron clad promise of quality they once had - to be fair they probably didn't get worse its just the rest caught up with them
Ah interesting!
It’s mostly down to the rubbish paint everyone started using under cars… just fails early and starts corrosion. Helps to limit the life of cars so good for business…..
Did your tetroseal dry to a nice black colour? waiting on mine. Also do you reckon its fine to have some on the bottom of my plastic fuel tank? Cheers!
It did. It dried off absolutely lovely. No issues at all on a plastic tank. I'd just stay away from the exhaust ☺️
@@JonCoupland Fab! Thanks so much!
Does it set completely dry or does it remain wet like oil?
It dries nicely, it does feel a bit 'tacky' for a while after but so far so good. I've also used it on my 450 now and a few other projects
seea side motor !!!!!
😬 yup!
What rust killer/converter did you use?
I will have to ask dad and find out 😬 - it was in a white tub with a reddish label
I remember Jenolite being the original back in the day, the default tgese days is Hammerite Kurust.
Some are called Rust Converters and some are Rust Killers.
I use Bilt Hamber products personally, I've great results with them. Owning two old Fords and two "tired" old dailys, rust removal/treatment is a pretty regular thing 🤣
That Lanoguard does look a decent product too, though I've not used it myself 🤔 Something is always better than nothing!
It's not "would of" it's "would've" or "would have"
😂 is this how low we're getting this afternoon - questioning my dialect 🤷♂️
No one Asked Steve, Stop complaining.
It is not Lincolnsheer it's said as "Lincoln-shy-r"
There's no "sheers" in any district.
It was someone who started the bad diction habit.
Unfortunately you have absorbed it.
Aye not sure how as I'm 7th generation 😂