rust-proof question

Maniac said:
Having had mine up in the air, the part seen here, the triangular section (looks like the superman logo upside down between the two blue ramps) is the one thats showing signs of surface rust/tarnishing. Rest of it looks reasonable.

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Thats a sexy undercarriage! :D
 
Having had my car up on a ramp a few times I would concentrate on the rear axle areas.
My 4 year old car I see rust on the rear sub frame tube assembly, triangular plate and stiffener attached to the two tie straps.
Antiroll bar bush brackets, light levelling micro switch brackets.
Seems such a shame that a few items just needed a bit more corrosion treatment at the factory.
 
flybobbie said:
Having had my car up on a ramp a few times I would concentrate on the rear axle areas.
My 4 year old car I see rust on the rear sub frame tube assembly, triangular plate and stiffener attached to the two tie straps.
Antiroll bar bush brackets, light levelling micro switch brackets.
Seems such a shame that a few items just needed a bit more corrosion treatment at the factory.
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Cheers. Ill bear that in mind.
 
I don't like waxoyl !

Years ago I boasted to my Father in Law how good the stuff was and to prove it I took a brand new rust free 6 inch nail from his shed - used emery tape and gave it a good polish. I dipped it into a pot of Waxoyl and hung it on a tree in his garden using plastic coated wire.

It rusted!
 
Hello everyone, I've come here to ask for your advice on safeguarding my car hood from rust. Are there any particular products or methods you would recommend specifically for automobiles? I recently came across an anti-rust product online, but before making a purchase, I would like to gather enough information to ensure I make the right choice without any regrets.
Thank you in advance
 
Rust i have seen is the trailing link arms and rear hubs. All made of steel. Been painted over several times.
The rear suspension is suspended by a tubular steel frame, that rust. Sprayed with oil years ago.
Front hubs rust. Painted. Rear calipers rust, painted.. Metal stabiliser and that triangle thing rusts.
Few odd brackets on anti roll bars rust. Oiled them.
Splash plates on discs rust, painted several times.
But main body is impressive no rust or alloy oxidation bubbles.
 
ronk said:
I don't like waxoyl !

Years ago I boasted to my Father in Law how good the stuff was and to prove it I took a brand new rust free 6 inch nail from his shed - used emery tape and gave it a good polish. I dipped it into a pot of Waxoyl and hung it on a tree in his garden using plastic coated wire.

It rusted!
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Old cars, the waxoyl was the only thing holding the car together.
That and bituminous tar paint.
 
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