davy26 Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 She doesn't know it yet, but as soon as it warms up next month, some serious messing (of a Dinitrol persuasion) will be going on with her underside, (how indelicate!) And as if that wasn't intrusive enough, that delinquent rear spoiler of hers is finally going to be sorted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted February 18, 2019 Report Share Posted February 18, 2019 I have never named any of my cars before,but I do refer to mine loopy as my father inlaw said I was loopy to get a lupo and it has kind of struck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2ACP Posted February 20, 2019 Report Share Posted February 20, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 5:17 PM, davy26 said: She doesn't know it yet, but as soon as it warms up next month, some serious messing (of a Dinitrol persuasion) will be going on with her underside, (how indelicate!) And as if that wasn't intrusive enough, that delinquent rear spoiler of hers is finally going to be sorted. What's your conclusion on dinitrol v wax oil and are you doing it yourself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davy26 Posted February 21, 2019 Author Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 17 hours ago, Y2ACP said: What's your conclusion on dinitrol v wax oil and are you doing it yourself? Andrew: I had a lot of experience with Waxoyl when I worked for BMW in the Seventies and then Dinitrol, with Alfa Romeo in the Eighties. In a way Waxoyl was a bit of a pioneer product at the time and we didn't 'know better.' Eventually though it became clear that in some ways it was worse than doing nothing, especially where the application acted with a poulticing effect. Dinitrol has proved much more effective, especially because of its tendency to creep into seams/crevices. All that said, as with so many things, the expertise used in applying it is as - if not more - important than the 'stuff' itself. For that very reason, no, I won't be trying to apply it myself, although I do think DIY is more feasible for applying inside doors/box sections. Key points for general underside treatment are: prior thorough cleaning, (followed by complete drying); ambient temperature 15 C or above; being prepared to be without the car for 2 or 3 days. If you're interested, have a look at the Dinitrol website - it's very informative. Regards. David. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 So we are beyond banging the tin of waxoyl onto an electric heater and leaving it for an hour before application? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I prefer waxoyl, but you need to prep everything. Don't leave your application tin sitting on a hot camping stove to warm it and wander off to have a cuppa.... sets fire to workshops quite well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 This is why I use the oil filled radiator that I usually leave on for the unit cat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mk2 Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 Do you have a waste oil burner? Thinking of getting or welding one up... so much waste oil. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted February 21, 2019 Report Share Posted February 21, 2019 I have a fire which I throw oil in when it is cold. Mostly I just have oil everywhere till I go fly tipping Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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