Hopefully others on the list will provide additional response to your
question, or argue the point I am about to make...
Waxoyl is a great product but probably isn't what you want to spray on
your floor pan, either inside or out.
I would recommend clearing away as much surface rust as you can (wire
wheels, sandpaper, and steel wool can all be used), make any necessary
repairs and then paint the surface with Corroles (sp?) (available from
many sources including Eastwood). This rust inhibiter/preventer is
easy to work and makes a reasonable base coat for any enamel finish.
I'd do both interior and exterior of the floor pans and then refinish
with the appropriate color exterior paint.
After you have done the above, the waxoyl can be applied into your
frame, rocker panels, doors, and fenders through any available hole
using air pressure and an engine cleaning wand.
Waxoyl tends to remain soft (relatively) and as a wax, will not hold
paint...you will not want to get it on surfaces which later need
painting...but it works really well in those dark, hard to reach
places where rust thrives, and it does slow propogation of that LBC
blight we've all come to fear.
Good luck...
PMQ
73 TR-6
72 GT-6
69 GT-6+ (2)
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Subject: Rust Proofing
Author: "Jeremy Green" <JGREEN@CSFBG.CSFB.COM> at smtpgate
Date: 11/29/96 12:16 PM
I have been reading the thread on the Rusty Floor pan and was wondering if
anyone could advise on the best approach to rust proofing my Triumph Herald.
My original plan was to have the underside wire brushed and then sprayed with
WaxOyl. I am told that this may be unwise as any remaining rust will simply eat
its way through.
Does anyone have any thoughts on this matter or advice that they may offer?
Many thanks,
Jeremy Green
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