I'm usually very wary of buying used but I'd buy a vehicle from you in a heartbeat even with the off-road use, just because you actually take care of them and don't ignore maintenance and prevention.
That’s very kind of you and high praise indeed. If I do sell this vehicle in the future, I’ll be sure to offer it to you all first. Thank you for watching and for the kind comment 👍
I believe it has something to do with transporting on boats and the manufacturing being close to the sea water. I could be wrong though. I reckon my old patrol had less rust and it was 20 years old 😂
Under this there's a video recommended of the 2024 70 Series and ugh that front end. Anyway, wow I completely missed yours is a Workmate, that's so cool!
I have spent so much time looking at the new design and I just can’t learn to like the shape. To me it’s hideous. The workmate was the one I wanted with the lack of features (funnily enough) 😂
Hey Mark. I absolutely bathed the underside of my Prado in Lanotec Steel Seal a month or so after I first took delivery of it and reapplied a second coat a few months later. At the time, I donned disposable overalls (white 'sperm suit') and safety glasses and went to town from front to back ... and especially the internals of the chassis. I ended up showering myself with the stuff in the process but no real surprises there. I'm not sure about yourself but what I found was that it takes several months to 'dry' but even then, it still stays greasy/tacky to the touch and despite waiting a good month after I last applied a coat before I drove it on the beach, I found that sand sticks to it like s#@t to a blanket. I managed to get most of it off with a pressure cleaner and thankfully the Steel Seal also didn't come off with it. Based on that, I recommend anyone using Steel Seal apply it several months prior to hitting the beach or muddy tracks etc. wherever possible. One other tip I'd like to offer is running 12mm John Guest hose (the thick plastic tubing they use for caravan water plumbing) down both chassis rails drilled with random holes and plugged at one end. The other end should be tucked away but accessible at the rear underside of the vehicle and fitted with normal garden hose type connectors which will allow you to plug in your hose at home to flush out the chassis rails of mud, sand, salt etc. I'm told that the important thing about preventing rust after doing a beach run for example is to 'neutralise' the salt with fresh water such that it minimises/eliminates the ability to start the chemical corrosion process. Also, as far as potential mods on your 79 goes, I recommend installing a catch can (I ended up with about 30ml of water and oil in mine after 10K km's which isn't much but still ...), a secondary fuel filter and perhaps even a full airbox (Donaldson?) replacement. I've heard that good old Toyota have in the recent past, dropped the ball a bit regarding the design of airboxes in some vehicles which are known to allow dust to enter into the engine. Apparently, LC200's are notorious for it and why Donaldson had specifically targeted those vehicles in coming up with their redesigned product. I'm told that next on Donaldson's hit list is the 79's ... which to me, says something.
Just a heads up mate, I'm much like yourself and do as much as possible to prevent wear and damage. Young bloke, have loved cruisers my whole life.. I have had a couple of 70 series now and both have had paint issues, especially white and sandy taupe being matt and not metallic. Strong turns in the steel like the doors, but also a common issue i'm finding even on the new cars on dealerships.. is the right gutter never seems to get enough paint, and when the Clear wears with time you will get some nice rusty happy smiles. Toyota haven't been great and are going to compensate me for the $1500 in coatings ect. Make sure you keep an eye on it. Love your work mate, keep up the videos!
Thank you for the tip! I’ll monitor it closely and point it out to the dealership as needed. I always appreciate the insight as I’m new to these vehicles. I appreciate the insight and thanks for subscribing 👍
This stuff is a good natural product which you don't have to worry about fumes or skin irritations but from experience using it,it does take a while to dry and dust sticks to it which makes it hard to remove, that's my thoughts on lanotec
Very true. I didn’t find anywhere that it was sticky but I have noticed this. Grass, dirt, literally everything sticks to it. Im hoping driving around in the rain will help reduce this. I’ll be off-roading next week so we’ll see how it goes with the dust sticking 🫣
I always use standard Lanolin a bit thicker adding some lanolin grease. But I believe that best way to avoid rust is to wash the bottom of the car with garden oscillating sprinklers at least 20 min, never pressure washer.
Thanks for steel seal tip. I have found same thin with Inox 👍. Maguires Quik Wax is pretty good for a nice finish afterca wash wipe over with micro fibre towel, can do wet.
Definitely would recommend this type of preventative maintenance. New vehicles are delivered with a fair amount of rust these days so you can’t be too careful
Useful video, thanks - I've heard good things about Lantotec for under body as well. For the body, the white and sandy taupe 70 series seem to be a bit more prone to surface rust than the metallic colours. Especially around the tops of doors and under door seals. So, paint protection is a good idea..
Hi mate don’t go up cape York with steel seal or dusty road. I did that this year red dust sticks to it like sheet on a blanket. And won’t come off unless steam cleaning professional.
Mark, a quick question with your application of Lanotec underbody - did you use a degreaser before application, or is there no need if it's new? I have a new 76 which I'm about to Lanotec underneath, and wondering if I should to degrease first...
Hi mate! I applied it straight on with no prep at all. A lot of leaves and dirt stuck to it but after driving it around in the rain it seems to have found a nice middle ground. Let me know if you have any more questions, I’d be happy to help 👍
Hi mate, unfortunately I traded the hilux for the 79. I would have liked to have kept both but my current situation limits me to 1 vehicle. I will still have more content coming out about the fortuner and Prado though 👍
Hopefully the 79 won't fit in the garage for long 😂, firstbup mate, tint windows, dash mat, secondary fuel filter and dual battery. Safari Armax snorkel after that 👍
@@NorthOz 35s would definitely be committing, especially if you’re touring Aus and watching performance and economy as they’ll be impacted most. A friend had 34s on his 79 and void the warranty after his clutch failed under 10,000kms
If you raptor coat your $90k investment you only need to clean it twice a year with the added bonus of no scratches Underbody raptor coating lasts the life of the vehicle and it’s not expensive
I’ll be making a video on that in the future. There are a few reasons why the hilux wasn’t the best fit for me. Still a great truck but not for what I needed. This was also an opportunistic purchase that I couldn’t pass up 👍
I'm usually very wary of buying used but I'd buy a vehicle from you in a heartbeat even with the off-road use, just because you actually take care of them and don't ignore maintenance and prevention.
very nice idea, you'll not regret
That’s very kind of you and high praise indeed. If I do sell this vehicle in the future, I’ll be sure to offer it to you all first. Thank you for watching and for the kind comment 👍
@@NorthOz my pleasure to watch and comment, I'm glad it's still a "if I do" because that 79 is a keeper!
This video has one of the highest usefulness/time ratio of the ones I've seen. Great advice!
That’s very kind of you. Thank you for watching and commenting 👍
About time Mark we have been waiting for first video 👍😍
Thanks Richard! Heaps more coming too!!
It's good to know that even brand new vehicles develop rust.
I don't think in Land Cruisers
I believe it has something to do with transporting on boats and the manufacturing being close to the sea water. I could be wrong though. I reckon my old patrol had less rust and it was 20 years old 😂
Thanks from east Gippsland 3875
Thank you for watching 👍
Under this there's a video recommended of the 2024 70 Series and ugh that front end. Anyway, wow I completely missed yours is a Workmate, that's so cool!
I have spent so much time looking at the new design and I just can’t learn to like the shape. To me it’s hideous. The workmate was the one I wanted with the lack of features (funnily enough) 😂
@@NorthOz haha that's the way to go👌
Hey Mark. I absolutely bathed the underside of my Prado in Lanotec Steel Seal a month or so after I first took delivery of it and reapplied a second coat a few months later. At the time, I donned disposable overalls (white 'sperm suit') and safety glasses and went to town from front to back ... and especially the internals of the chassis. I ended up showering myself with the stuff in the process but no real surprises there. I'm not sure about yourself but what I found was that it takes several months to 'dry' but even then, it still stays greasy/tacky to the touch and despite waiting a good month after I last applied a coat before I drove it on the beach, I found that sand sticks to it like s#@t to a blanket. I managed to get most of it off with a pressure cleaner and thankfully the Steel Seal also didn't come off with it. Based on that, I recommend anyone using Steel Seal apply it several months prior to hitting the beach or muddy tracks etc. wherever possible.
One other tip I'd like to offer is running 12mm John Guest hose (the thick plastic tubing they use for caravan water plumbing) down both chassis rails drilled with random holes and plugged at one end. The other end should be tucked away but accessible at the rear underside of the vehicle and fitted with normal garden hose type connectors which will allow you to plug in your hose at home to flush out the chassis rails of mud, sand, salt etc. I'm told that the important thing about preventing rust after doing a beach run for example is to 'neutralise' the salt with fresh water such that it minimises/eliminates the ability to start the chemical corrosion process.
Also, as far as potential mods on your 79 goes, I recommend installing a catch can (I ended up with about 30ml of water and oil in mine after 10K km's which isn't much but still ...), a secondary fuel filter and perhaps even a full airbox (Donaldson?) replacement. I've heard that good old Toyota have in the recent past, dropped the ball a bit regarding the design of airboxes in some vehicles which are known to allow dust to enter into the engine. Apparently, LC200's are notorious for it and why Donaldson had specifically targeted those vehicles in coming up with their redesigned product. I'm told that next on Donaldson's hit list is the 79's ... which to me, says something.
I totally agree,it is bad for dirt and dust sticking to it,rather makes the chassis look shitty and once it dries it's rather hard to get off
These 70 series are a real bullet proof ❤
They are built really tough!
Just a heads up mate, I'm much like yourself and do as much as possible to prevent wear and damage. Young bloke, have loved cruisers my whole life.. I have had a couple of 70 series now and both have had paint issues, especially white and sandy taupe being matt and not metallic. Strong turns in the steel like the doors, but also a common issue i'm finding even on the new cars on dealerships.. is the right gutter never seems to get enough paint, and when the Clear wears with time you will get some nice rusty happy smiles. Toyota haven't been great and are going to compensate me for the $1500 in coatings ect. Make sure you keep an eye on it. Love your work mate, keep up the videos!
Thank you for the tip! I’ll monitor it closely and point it out to the dealership as needed. I always appreciate the insight as I’m new to these vehicles. I appreciate the insight and thanks for subscribing 👍
This stuff is a good natural product which you don't have to worry about fumes or skin irritations but from experience using it,it does take a while to dry and dust sticks to it which makes it hard to remove, that's my thoughts on lanotec
Very true. I didn’t find anywhere that it was sticky but I have noticed this. Grass, dirt, literally everything sticks to it. Im hoping driving around in the rain will help reduce this. I’ll be off-roading next week so we’ll see how it goes with the dust sticking 🫣
I always use standard Lanolin a bit thicker adding some lanolin grease. But I believe that best way to avoid rust is to wash the bottom of the car with garden oscillating sprinklers at least 20 min, never pressure washer.
Good tip! I’ll give that a go too. Definitely a good wash helps. Can’t go wrong with good preventative care 👍
Thanks for steel seal tip. I have found same thin with Inox 👍. Maguires Quik Wax is pretty good for a nice finish afterca wash wipe over with micro fibre towel, can do wet.
I’ll have a sus of the Maguires thanks Richard! Cheers for watching 👍
For sure first maintenance i will do once i get my dmax. Thanks man for great tips
Definitely would recommend this type of preventative maintenance. New vehicles are delivered with a fair amount of rust these days so you can’t be too careful
@@NorthOz i heard to be careful with the engine areas and the brakes. What about the transmission area? Thanks
Useful video, thanks - I've heard good things about Lantotec for under body as well. For the body, the white and sandy taupe 70 series seem to be a bit more prone to surface rust than the metallic colours. Especially around the tops of doors and under door seals. So, paint protection is a good idea..
Hmmm interesting. I’ll definitely be keeping an eye on that. Thanks for the heads up 👍
You're a 100% correct.
Hi mate don’t go up cape York with steel seal or dusty road. I did that this year red dust sticks to it like sheet on a blanket. And won’t come off unless steam cleaning professional.
Uh oh. Hopefully it sets before I take it off-road 🫣
Important video thanks Mark
Thank you for the support mohamed. It’s not the most interesting topic but it’s an important one 👍
@@NorthOz It still interesting coming from NorthOz a young channel to novices or beginners
Good info video
I see Royal Enfield at back lovely bike I still own one sitting at back home in India 2003 model.
Thanks mate! That one is dad’s bike. He loves it. It has a classic shape. Thank you for watching 👍
Lovely Ep and 4wd. Did you spray up inside the chassis, Ive used Tectrol 506 for 40 od year its great.
Thanks for watching and for the tip. I’ll into that especially if I’m not satisfied with the results 👍
Yes SCA sell it and its TecTyl 506 @@NorthOz
How does it go when you pressure clean after beach driving? Does it come off and you do you need to respray under body all the time?
I haven’t had the chance to do any serious off-roading yet. But I have a few trips coming up and will update you as I test it out 👍
Mark, a quick question with your application of Lanotec underbody - did you use a degreaser before application, or is there no need if it's new? I have a new 76 which I'm about to Lanotec underneath, and wondering if I should to degrease first...
Hi mate! I applied it straight on with no prep at all. A lot of leaves and dirt stuck to it but after driving it around in the rain it seems to have found a nice middle ground. Let me know if you have any more questions, I’d be happy to help 👍
Do you still have your hilux rogue? And will continue uploading videos on it
Hi mate, unfortunately I traded the hilux for the 79. I would have liked to have kept both but my current situation limits me to 1 vehicle. I will still have more content coming out about the fortuner and Prado though 👍
Hopefully the 79 won't fit in the garage for long 😂, firstbup mate, tint windows, dash mat, secondary fuel filter and dual battery. Safari Armax snorkel after that 👍
Oh for sure. This is going to a slow build up. And everything you mentioned are part of the plan. Funds are a bit low from the purchase 😂
how to make happy the automotive aftermarket world!
Dash mat? He’s not a pensioner 😂
@@oggyoggy1299 they are the best! Stop glare and cracking. As well as keeping cool. So important in a warm climate. Suggest you do some research.
@@richardwalsh5570 dashboards in modern cars don’t crack, it’s not 1970 anymore
I found that after owning 2 Toyota's from new after 1 week the sub frame is rusty so I had to paint it again
I haven’t thought about painting it but that’s actually a great idea!
Big plans for bigger wheels and lift?
I’d like to do 35’s and a 2-3 inch lift at some stage for sure. Any recommendations?
@@NorthOz 35s would definitely be committing, especially if you’re touring Aus and watching performance and economy as they’ll be impacted most. A friend had 34s on his 79 and void the warranty after his clutch failed under 10,000kms
Keep in mind your fuel consumption will increase .@@NorthOz
Did you sell the patrol mate?
Yep I did 👍
If you raptor coat your $90k investment you only need to clean it twice a year with the added bonus of no scratches
Underbody raptor coating lasts the life of the vehicle and it’s not expensive
I’ll look into it. We don’t have places around cairns that specialise in it as far as I know. I’ll keep an eye out for sure 👍
Is it a tipper?
Nope
@@NorthOz but it can be converted of which this would be be the ultimate pickup
Why did you sell the hilux??
I’ll be making a video on that in the future. There are a few reasons why the hilux wasn’t the best fit for me. Still a great truck but not for what I needed. This was also an opportunistic purchase that I couldn’t pass up 👍
Mmm tropical surface level rust....
Love it
What happened to the Hilux mate?
Hi mate, traded it in for this 👍
@@NorthOz wow... It's going to be an amazing build... Congrats mate