In a message dated 97-12-21 21:31:20 EST, you write:
> While washing my car yesterday, I noticed a patch of rust inside the
> wheel arch. Is there a temporary solution I can use now, before I attack
> it in earnest in the spring? I was thinking of something like spraying
> it with WD-40 or coating it with oil. Would this be of any help? Thanks
> in advance.
>
> Joseph
> 67 Roadster
>
Joseph:
IMHO, oil works but will wash off in a short time. I would think WD-40
would wash off even quicker. Waxoyl has much better staying power.
I did a little experiment with pieces of steel wool exposed to the elements
and Waxoyl provided much better protection than various types of oil I tried.
Somebody suggested motorcycle chain oil awhile back. I have not tried
this, but it sounds promising.
Bob Donahue (Still stuck in the '50s)
EMAIL - BOBMGT@AOL.COM
52 MGTD - under DIY restoration NEMGTR #11470
71 MGB - AMGBA #96-12029, NAMGBR #7-3336
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