David,
Interesting reading. These "test articals" come round on a 3-4 year cycle -
presumably there is only so much that can be writen and it keeps the
publishers costs down to re-present an old topic.
I remember something similar from about 10 years ago.
When I had finished painting my car I treated it with dinitrol because it is
thinner and penertrates better, and then gave all the critical areas a heavy
dose of Waxoyl which gives a heavier protective coating. Before all of that
I had sprayed the whole of the underside with "stone chip" paint, then
covered that with a top colour coat.
Seems to be lasting well enough.
Guy
----- Original Message -----
From "David Woerpel" <dwoerpel at wi.net>
To: "list, MG" <mgs@autox.team.net>; "Spridgets" <spridgets@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, February 25, 2004 4:57 AM
Subject: Waxoyl and wax protection revisted]
> In reply to the discussion on Waxoyl on the MG list I am forwarding this
> email I received from the Morgan list. It describes the results of a
> test done on related products. Seems timely.
>
> Dave
> 59 :{)
> 59 MGA 1500
> working on friend's 64 +4
>
>
> PRODUCTS
>
> Dinitrol: Excellent all rounder. Panel came out as perfect as it went
> into to the salt spray. Lost only 1 point for a tad less penetration
> than its rivals. Highest score. 13/14
>
> Hammerite Waxoyl: Best known of the bunch. Poor performer. 8/14. No
> penetration whatsoever..as soon as waxoyl hits a cool surface it sets
> without seeping in. Super self-healing properties though. No visual
> signs of shrinkage after the 500 hours but was the only product where
> saltwater penetration was detected. By far the least expensive of all
> products at 9.40GBP per 2.5 litres.
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