Underside protection
Discussion
Just purchased a two year old MX5 with 4000 miles which I think will be a keeper.
Is there some sort of underside protection I should get put on to reduce the chance of rust setting in in years to come?
Any recommendations of what should be applied or companies that do such things?
Thanks.
Is there some sort of underside protection I should get put on to reduce the chance of rust setting in in years to come?
Any recommendations of what should be applied or companies that do such things?
Thanks.
BoomerPride said:
Lanoguard comes highly recommended amongst MX5 owners. Although I think that is for cars that already have some rust forming.
I have a 2016 MX5 Recaro Sport and had it Lanoguard treated last October as a local garage is a designated Lanoguard 'installer'. They did a clean to remove any loose surface rust, painted and then treated the underside and the cost was just under £300. Had a look under the car and the difference is amazing, not that it was bad but there was the expected (for a Jap car) surface rust on the steel components but no bad corrosion. I have had the car since August 2018 and until Jan this year was my everyday car. I'd recommend Lanoguard.
Cylon2007 said:
I have a 2016 MX5 Recaro Sport and had it Lanoguard treated last October as a local garage is a designated Lanoguard 'installer'. They did a clean to remove any loose surface rust, painted and then treated the underside and the cost was just under £300. Had a look under the car and the difference is amazing, not that it was bad but there was the expected (for a Jap car) surface rust on the steel components but no bad corrosion. I have had the car since August 2018 and until Jan this year was my everyday car.
I'd recommend Lanoguard.
Thanks. That sounds like the type of thing.I'd recommend Lanoguard.
Prevention is better than cure and sounds like it could be good value in the long run.
JAMSXR said:
If you're doing it properly then you need BH Dynax UC (or UB) and Dynax S50. It does need a reapplication each year.
Lanoguard website said:
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. It is a very easy application which fits in with your car care routine – very low prep, and a 20-30 minute application.
It should be topped up at least once a year to ensure continuous protection.
Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. It is a very easy application which fits in with your car care routine – very low prep, and a 20-30 minute application.
It should be topped up at least once a year to ensure continuous protection.
Atom mac is quite light weight isn't it? I am not sure how robust it would be as the sole underside protectant.
I use lanogaurd underside every 6-9 months and have put Bilt Hamber Dynax UC for cavities.
I use lanogaurd underside every 6-9 months and have put Bilt Hamber Dynax UC for cavities.
JAMSXR said:
Starfighter said:
It does need a reapplication each year.
Oh. I can't be doing with reapplication every year.Lanoguard website said:
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST?
Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. It is a very easy application which fits in with your car care routine – very low prep, and a 20-30 minute application.
It should be topped up at least once a year to ensure continuous protection.
Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. It is a very easy application which fits in with your car care routine – very low prep, and a 20-30 minute application.
It should be topped up at least once a year to ensure continuous protection.
I want to take reasonable care but just want to seal it properly before any rot sets in and minimise the chances in future.
Won't be doing it myself as don't have a ramp and am hopelessly incompetent. Want to pay someone once to do it properly so it will last for years to come.
Edited by Agent57 on Monday 6th May 09:51
xu5 said:
Atom mac is quite light weight isn't it? I am not sure how robust it would be as the sole underside protectant.
I use lanogaurd underside every 6-9 months and have put Bilt Hamber Dynax UC for cavities.
I add it to my wash routine a few times a year. If it was a fragile classic I would do something more substantial, but I’m not sure a 3 year old Audi warrants anything more. I use lanogaurd underside every 6-9 months and have put Bilt Hamber Dynax UC for cavities.
JAMSXR said:
OP.
If you want a few years protection go for Bilt Hamber S50 in the doors / cavities, UB where thicker coating of underbody parts is needed and UC for where a less obvious finish is desired, say over painted components.
In comparison Atom mac is a short lived product that needs regular application, best to have a five litre garden sprayer mixed up waiting to go following a wash.
A ramp isn't necessary, doing a corner at a time on a jack is quite a reasonable approach.
If you want a few years protection go for Bilt Hamber S50 in the doors / cavities, UB where thicker coating of underbody parts is needed and UC for where a less obvious finish is desired, say over painted components.
In comparison Atom mac is a short lived product that needs regular application, best to have a five litre garden sprayer mixed up waiting to go following a wash.
A ramp isn't necessary, doing a corner at a time on a jack is quite a reasonable approach.
Happy customer of Preserve and Protect near Glasgow, pics of what they did on my car here -
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I do need to go back for a top up, supposed to go annually, but do not know where last year went!
https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...
I do need to go back for a top up, supposed to go annually, but do not know where last year went!
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