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ZUKIWORLD Discussion Forum => Technical Discussion - Beginner / Repair => Topic started by: horseman on March 01, 2011, 06:41:55 AM

Title: Rust prevention
Post by: horseman on March 01, 2011, 06:41:55 AM

I have heard there is a 'Wax-Oil' stuff that some auto body shops can inject into all the parts of the body on a vehicle to prevent rust from ever starting.   Has anyone heard of this stuff and what the proper name for it is and possibly where to find it?  I bought a 87' Samurai and it doesn't have any rust and I don't want it to start.

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: smife on March 01, 2011, 07:44:13 AM

Alot of body guys around here use used motor oil. Your car will drip for a while but it will slow the rust process down.  I like to use grease. Its messy but holds longer than oil.  After wheeling I wash my Tracker underneath real good and put motor oil in every spot that will take it.

I've never heard of "wax-oil"

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: Jluck on March 01, 2011, 08:19:38 AM

sounds like maybe he meant snake-oil? ;)

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: horseman on March 01, 2011, 10:40:31 AM

Found more about it.   http://www.waxoyl-usa.com/ (http://www.waxoyl-usa.com/)   I just need to find out if it is worth doing.

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: backwoods on March 01, 2011, 06:02:26 PM

Some other rust prevention products to consider would be Fluid Film and an older coating that I didn't know still existed called Cosmoline.

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: wvscotsman on March 01, 2011, 07:39:08 PM

It must be late. I instantly thought of "wax off" and Mr. Miagi. LOL

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: Bear76 on June 12, 2011, 11:33:21 AM

I have known people that would use their used motor oil and a pump sprayer to do this  ::).  EPA, who?

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: wildgoody on June 12, 2011, 11:41:25 AM

VW does body cavity wax flooding, the same process with a thick
wax or under coating I think would help

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: Capt on June 12, 2011, 06:27:30 PM

Back in the 80's there were many "Rust Proofing" systems that every dealer sold.
Most were never applied correctly (Dealership Cost Cutting).
My experience is yes they work if applied correctly,
    AND MAKE SURE THE FACTORY DRAIN HOLES ARE RE-OPENED!!
    otherwise, you will TRAP Moisture and even have Water Trapped inside.

My 2 bits,  CAPT

Title: Re: Rust prevention
Post by: actionaj on June 30, 2011, 07:18:54 AM

A garden sprayer with diesel fuel always worked for me. But now days that can be expensive. I don't know if this new low sulfur crap works as good as the older blend.