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Jimb1978



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“Normal” car under body protection
I’ve recently bought a lovely Alfa 159 Sportwagon, but it is an old car and is in need of some rust protection.
I am experienced in applying dinitrol to my defender, but am reluctant to spend all that money and time prepping the 159. On top of that it will be a lot harder to get underneath to do it.
I’ve also never tried this on a normal car so can’t imagine I’ll be able to access all the nooks and crannies with my trusty wire brush!
Has anyone got any experience of this, or some products that might not require the level of prep that dinitrol does? Even if it means I have to do it more regularly.

I’d rather ask here than on the Alfa forums as I know this place well and value the experience we all have with our vehicles. And a lot of the other forums recommend the same companies we know of to do the work for them. (4x4 specialists)
Thanks
James 2002 110 td5
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mikeh501



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I had my 105 done by buzzweld. They prepped and then applied their own products. Wasn’t mega cheap but was well done tbh.



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Post #987142 28th Mar 2023 5:29pm
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Jimb1978



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That’s absolutely stunning!

Mine….

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mikeh501



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Thanks, can’t beat an Alfa Mr. Green

Given yours is a fair bit newer I’m assuming it’s got underfloor panels and stuff which will restrict access?

That lanolin spray stuff gets good reviews, or you could opt for the thin ML dinitrol stuff in clear blasted on by compressor. Good luck Thumbs Up
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Jimb1978



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It has, although I’ve taken them off in prep for this job. I had thought of the lanoguard stuff, and was hoping someone on here had used it. To be honest, I don’t think any coating will be effective if I don’t do similar prep to what I would do to the defender. I don’t think I’ve got the time or the enthusiasm to maintain two cars in that way Big Cry
I can see the merit in the ml and I’ve got some cans of that left over. 2002 110 td5
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LandRoverAnorak



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I think that realistically, if you don't do the prep then no product will work well.

Whilst I appreciate the relative difficulty of getting underneath, I'd suggest that there are fewer nooks and crannies on a car without a separate chassis and you may be pleasantly surprised at how much simpler it would be to treat. Darren

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Post #987195 29th Mar 2023 7:16am
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Jimb1978



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I think you might be right there. I’ve gone for the lanoguard on this occasion. I’m going to really enjoy spending the best part of a week under another one of my “classic” (old rusty) cars. 2002 110 td5
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jim4244



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Hi all

Over the last few years I have switched to Lanoguard.

Before applying I normally visit the local truck wash company and get them to hot wash the chassis and underside. Then I let it dry for a week before getting underneath with a wire brush. Then I treat any rust with Aqua Steel, let it cure for a few days before applying a good soaking of Lanoguard.

The chassis and underside components really do look good after the process.

Jim
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LR90XS2011



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try Zegato he does all sorts

view-source:https://www.defender2.net/forum/topic10467.html

my go to product would be Dinitrol

https://www.dinitroldirect.com/product/din...rosol-cans DEFENDER 90 TDCI XS,

I hope everyone is well and your land rovers make you happy
Post #987314 30th Mar 2023 8:44am
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