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Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

This why your Puma has no underbody or cavity wax

I posted the following in another section earlier today but given that the lack of underbody wax protection on Puma's from the factory is a constant theme on this and other forums I thought new owners might like to read the official line.

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I thought it common knowledge that JLR stopped applying any kind of protective wax / underseal the introduction of the Puma model in 2007. Having had plenty of previous models that had been waxed at the factory when I took delivery of my first Puma in 2007 I complained directly to JLR about the lack of protection, the following was their reply of 17/08/ 2007:

Quote:
Dear Mr XXXXX

Thank you for your email which has been passed to me for my attention
and reply.

I have looked into your concerns surrounding the application of waxoyl
to your vehicle I can advise you that the release of the Defender 2007
has provided Land Rover with the opportunity to improve product &
processes wherever possible. In line with this there has been an
amendment to the application of under body wax.

This treatment was originally designed to provide short term protection
during delivery. From 1999 onwards corrosion protection for the chassis
frame & fixings has been subject to a number of upgrades. Improvements
to the paint process have further enhanced corrosion protection for the
chassis area.

As a result the blanket under body wax application is no longer
required. The under body wax process continues but now targets the
machined bare metal parts, as these are most susceptible to surface
corrosion in transit. The performance of all other components will not
be adversely affected by this action.

Under body wax has not been removed. The application process has been
amended to improve efficiency with no deterioration to the protection
offered.

It would be at your discretion if you decided to have waxoyl applied to
your vehicle.

If I can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me,
I have provided details of which at the foot of this email.

Yours Sincerely

Tom XXXXXX
Customer Loyalty Executive
Customer Relationship Centre

Regardless of the above a number of us at the time managed to convince our supplying dealers that the undersides and cavities still needed protection which resulted in them carrying out a free application of underbody wax. But that was way back then and it would be a snowflakes chance in hell of the same happening now so it's either DIY or take the vehicle to somewhere who can. Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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17th Apr 2013 1:12pm

diesel_jim

Member Since: 13 Oct 2008
Location: hiding
Posts: 6037

What a complete load of cobblers. What they really mean is "we've cut right back on quality, so don't bother with it anymore, however we'd be grateful if the end user would put his/her hand in their pockets and pay for the underseal themselves thanks very much"

As for "The under body wax process continues but now targets the
machined bare metal parts, as these are most susceptible to surface
corrosion in transit."

The only bare metal parts, on a vehicle designed to drive through years of poo, should be the brake discs!

"Under body wax has not been removed" but it's just been made invisible so you can't see where we've missed.

17th Apr 2013 1:38pm

blackwolf

Member Since: 03 Nov 2009
Location: South West England
Posts: 16876

2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Quote:
Improvements to the paint process have further enhanced corrosion protection for the chassis area

That'll be the reason my '07's rear crossmember had no paint then!

I am always wary of "enhancements" and "improvements".

17th Apr 2013 4:04pm

steve E

Member Since: 06 Mar 2011
Location: Tenby
Posts: 2073

Landrover UK told me that if I wax oil my new defender it will void the chassis warranty.

My main dealer wouldn't commit to either way so I'm going ahead as the chassis will outlast the warranty anyway.

Always had my others done by a professional but thanks to this forum and the great information the members have put on here I'm going it alone.

Steve

17th Apr 2013 4:05pm

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