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Akroyd

Member Since: 18 May 2011
Location: Bampton, Oxfordshire
Posts: 2

Recommendation for rust proofing in Witney / Oxford area..?

Have recently bought a lovely Def 90 CSW and am thinking about rust proofing. Its nearly 10 years old, but immaculate (from James French). I am in two minds about treating the underside. Having spotted a few local members on here I would be interested to hear of anyone in the area that provides this service, and can do the job properly (with masking-off etc). Any advice welcome. JF do not do it (and advised against it on account of the mess it makes).

Steve A

15th Nov 2011 7:44pm

MuddyMarky

Member Since: 01 Feb 2010
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 548

2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey

Welcome steve

I took some advice from here, set aside a bit of time, and did my DC myself. You're right, it's a messy job, but reassuring to know it's protected under there now.

I think pretty much everyone on here would agree it's a good thing to do/get done. I'm afraid I can't help with recommendations if you don't fancy it yourself.

I used a Dinitrol kit for mine, which included everything you need, even including overalls & shoe covers!

I'm sure someone'll be along in a minute with a rec of who to do it for you

Mark
2011 110 XS DC
Stornoway Grey

15th Nov 2011 9:59pm

chiefstoker

Member Since: 11 Oct 2010
Location: Weston-super-Mud
Posts: 897

MuddyMarky wrote:
Welcome steve

I took some advice from here, set aside a bit of time, and did my DC myself. You're right, it's a messy job, but reassuring to know it's protected under there now.

I think pretty much everyone on here would agree it's a good thing to do/get done. I'm afraid I can't help with recommendations if you don't fancy it yourself.

I used a Dinitrol kit for mine, which included everything you need, even including overalls & shoe covers!

I'm sure someone'll be along in a minute with a rec of who to do it for you

Exactly, part of Defender ownership is actually satisfaction from doing stuff yourself

2005 TD5 90 Hard Top

Beer 'n Sex 'n Chips 'n Gravy

16th Nov 2011 6:47am

Zagato
Site Supporter

Member Since: 08 Jan 2011
Location: Billingshurst West Sussex
Posts: 5013

I won't be able to do anything for you until the 10th December which is a bit late in the year considering the weather as the cars have to have been clean and dry for 5 days prior to delivery. I don't have the facilities to clean and dry over a two day period and don't let anyone do it that cleans and treats in a day they will be just sealing water inside the chassis. Gigglepin near Sevenoaks sub the work out to someone and sound to do a proper job but it's roughly £800. A member recently on here had his done somewhere and they hand scraped the rust off and used Dinitrol it should come up if you do a search.

Lots of info on here also if you want to do it yourself - as yours is 10 years old and if it hasn't been treated before you will need plenty of acid rust converting treatments before you treat although some cavity treatments have this built in... Have a go yourself

16th Nov 2011 8:16am

Akroyd

Member Since: 18 May 2011
Location: Bampton, Oxfordshire
Posts: 2

Many thanks for the replies. Looks like I will have to travel, or get my hands dirty. Either way, will probably leave this until the Spring.

Steve

20th Nov 2011 8:35am

jof33

Member Since: 26 Nov 2011
Location: Oxfordshire
Posts: 53

Try MID Engineering or James French - whilst they probably dont carry this out themselves, being local to you, they'll be able to point in the right local direction. Their contact details will be in Dealer Recomendations on this site.

22nd Dec 2011 6:38pm

K9F

Member Since: 12 Nov 2009
Location: Bournemouth
Posts: 9610

2008 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 XS CSW Stornoway Grey

When I was stationed at Brize Norton I used these individuals on a regular basis. They Waxoyled my Discovery and did a damn fine job!

Costs next to nothing to give them a call, they are only 15-20 minutes drive away in Faringdon. They were very reasonable too!

http://www.ioxfordshire.co.uk/profile/6674...omann-4X4/ If you go through life with your head in the sand....all people will see is an ar5e!!

Treat every day as if it is your last....one day you will be right!!

22nd Dec 2011 6:53pm

Thor

Member Since: 17 Dec 2011
Location: Didcot
Posts: 446

Akroyd,

Have you tried frogsisland4x4 who are at Milton Park by Didcot?

I have nothing to do with the company but have had them cover a couple warrenty jobs on my 110 that I got from Nene and they seem to be a good bunch.

I queried rust protection for mine and they say they take it to a local place to have the underside steam cleaned, let it dry and then protect. I didn't ask for a price it's something I'll be doing on mine late next year.

Google them mate and give them a ring/email I would suggest.

Thor

22nd Dec 2011 8:16pm

McS

Member Since: 05 Oct 2009
Location: Banbury
Posts: 686

Give Frogs Island a call and ask to speak to Chris. They have a flat rate of £400 all in and the process takes 3 days start to finish. They did my 110 and the finish is superb

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5th Jan 2012 11:23pm

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