Undersealing an XKR

[ianoliver57]

Having just bought a 2010 XKR, I am keen to make sure it stays in the condition it is now for a long as possible. Can anyone comment on the following points;
I have been told that Waxoyl is the best treatment. Anyone disagree?
Can it be used on the entire underside or is it only intended for 'box sections'?
Can it be applied by a novice in the driveway or is it best left to a professional with the correct premises / equipement? There was mention of it being pressurised.

In the old days, I would have been under the car with a tin of black sticky goo and an old brush, but things have moved on since then (I hope).

Thanks,

Ian.

[davidr]

Waxoil is best used as you say in box sections and enclosed areas. Its not durable enough for use on the underside of the body. For that I'd use Schutz underseal.
It is possible to do it yourself but to do it properly you need good access to the underneath of the car (ie a pit or a ramp), an air compressor to apply it properly and the application equipment. You'll also need to thoroughly clean the underside, preferably with a steam cleaner.
Its also one of the messiest jobs known to man!
I've done both my XJS's with 3M Schutz underseal and waxoil in all the sections but I am lucky enough to have access to all the right equipment. I will also do the XKR when the restoration has progressed a bit more.
In the end, its probably a job for a specialist if only to avoid the mess!
Hope that Helps

[ianoliver57]

Thanks for that, Davidr, you've put me right off now! I did suspect it was going to be a job for a professional, so, might need to grin and bear it and pay the price!
What's the 3M Schutz like to apply? My main concerns are the rear cross member and the inner wing areas.

Regards

Ian.

[davidr]

3M Schutz is best applied using a gun on an airline as it gives an even finish. I suppose it can be painted on but I've never tried it that way.
You'll need to strip out all of the wheel arch liners and mask off the wheel arches. In fact, you need to mask off the entire car that you don't want covered in black gooey stuff! The good thing about using an airline is that it vaporises waxoil very well and gets it into all the nooks and crannies. The bad thing is that it does go everywhere so you need to protect the car.

[ianoliver57]

Thanks for that. I'll see whats available locally and may just pay to have someone else do it!

Ian.

[daveji]

Both my Jaguars were taken up to Worksop to Alan Proctor for his anti-rust treatment before
the Jaguar bodywork warranty expired.
They were stripped of trim, closed box sections were drilled, and treated with Waxoil/Dinotrol as
needed.
The underbody was treated with the appropriate stuff after enclosing the car in plastic.
I have a CD with photo's of the process for each car.
In total each car was at the workshop for a week.
The thing is about this......to do the job properly it needs to be done by a Restorer who knows how the cars are built,and can be trusted to do it right.
Its a messy job and attention to detail is essential.
There are some so called specialists about who will do a quick job which won't last.........
and you really do get what you pay for......
In my view its a job for a Professional........carefully selected of course !

[davidr]

Ian - I've just noticed the car you have. As its a 2010 car it will be an alloy body so you're not worried about your car turning into a rot-box in the same way that we owners of steel bodied cars are paranoid about the tin worm eating our pride and joy.
So wax injections into box sections may we'll be irrelevant to you?
Indeed, underseal on the body probably does more to reduce road noise than prevent corrosion?
I'm sorry but I don't know the later cars very well but maybe a greater concern for you will be surface rust on steel subframes etc?

[ianoliver57]

Good popint. I'll see if I can persuade my local garage to let me have a look underneath on his ramp. It may be just the rear subframe I need to clean up / paint / underseal.

Many thanks,

Ian.

[PPV]

I have sprayed my Mk2 with Dinotrol products and they have lasted over 14 years. I had used waxoyl on previous vehicles but found that Dinotrol 'creeps' better and reseals itself. Worth a look, do not know what others have found.
Regards,