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Protecting Our<br />
Loved Ones<br />
S<strong>to</strong>ry by: Mike Koch and Calef Le<strong>to</strong>rney<br />
As Land Rover enthusiasts, we are all <strong>to</strong>o familiar with our beloved<br />
vehicle’s legendary ability <strong>to</strong> rust. It only takes a handful of salty<br />
winters or playful afternoons wading in <strong>the</strong> ocean for corrosion <strong>to</strong><br />
completely devalue an older Land Rover. Corrosion doesn’t just send<br />
Land Rovers off <strong>to</strong> an early grave, it creates <strong>the</strong> need for many repairs,<br />
significantly complicates o<strong>the</strong>rwise quick fixes and diminishes <strong>the</strong><br />
pride and enjoyment of ownership. Being located in Vermont, one of<br />
<strong>the</strong> rustiest places around, we take corrosion prevention very<br />
seriously here at Rovers North. About a half dozen years ago Rovers<br />
North got switched on <strong>to</strong> Waxoyl Professional and it has proved<br />
<strong>the</strong> only product that can truly protect our Land Rovers from <strong>the</strong><br />
winter salt.<br />
The best corrosion protection for any vehicle is a proper<br />
professional application of Waxoyl Professional, but don’t s<strong>to</strong>p <strong>the</strong>re!<br />
Keep an aerosol of Waxoyl Professional handy every time you work on<br />
your Land Rover so you can treat hidden areas that your repairs<br />
expose. “What?” You ask, “shouldn’t <strong>the</strong> complete professional<br />
application protect my Land Rover 100%?” For most vehicles <strong>the</strong><br />
answer is an overwhelming yes, but not with Land Rovers.<br />
Unlike a unibody car, older Land Rovers are assembled from<br />
individual pieces and have a plethora of seems, crevices and<br />
dissimilar metals contacting each o<strong>the</strong>r, all of which are ideal<br />
corrosion traps. While a complete professional application of Waxoyl<br />
will prevent virtually all corrosion, <strong>the</strong> only way <strong>to</strong> completely treat a<br />
Land Rover is <strong>to</strong> rebuild it with Waxoyl in all <strong>the</strong> places o<strong>the</strong>rwise<br />
impossible <strong>to</strong> reach. Of course <strong>the</strong> ideal time <strong>to</strong> do this rust proofing<br />
is during res<strong>to</strong>ration, but for many that isn’t an option and so we<br />
suggest making every repair an opportunity <strong>to</strong> rebuild that section<br />
with Waxoyl in all <strong>the</strong> places that corrosion could start. If you live in<br />
or often travel <strong>to</strong> a rust area, this approach is for you! Its simple, just<br />
do <strong>the</strong> repair as normal and use an aerosol can <strong>to</strong> apply Waxoyl while<br />
reassembling, turning every repair in<strong>to</strong> an opportunity <strong>to</strong> fur<strong>the</strong>r<br />
protect your Land Rover from <strong>the</strong> never-ending attack of corrosion<br />
The products<br />
Waxoyl Professional 120-4 is typically used <strong>to</strong> spray inside a vehicle’s<br />
body cavities and chassis. 120-4 has a low viscosity and creeps in<strong>to</strong><br />
all <strong>the</strong> hard <strong>to</strong> reach spots. It is also clear so overspray does not make<br />
a mess. The most effective way <strong>to</strong> treat cavities is using <strong>the</strong> Waxoyl<br />
Professional spray guns and compressed air, but during a repair it is<br />
easy <strong>to</strong> apply 120-4 on <strong>the</strong> surface using an aerosol <strong>the</strong>n reassemble.<br />
This method provides excellent protection and adds little time or cost<br />
<strong>to</strong> a repair job.<br />
Waxoyl Professional Hardwax is <strong>the</strong> opposite of 120-4. Hardwax<br />
is black and ra<strong>the</strong>r than creep and penetrate like 120-4, it is thick<br />
and durable. Hardwax is appropriate for areas exposed <strong>to</strong> abrasion<br />
and particularly well suited for underbody protection. Underbody<br />
application with <strong>the</strong> professional equipment is quick, clean and<br />
precise, but Land Rover owners have been known <strong>to</strong> tackle <strong>the</strong> job<br />
with aerosols. Hardwax also has great sound deadening and<br />
insulation characteristics so it is ideal for <strong>the</strong> inside of doors, <strong>the</strong> roof<br />
or <strong>the</strong> hood before installing <strong>the</strong> insulation.<br />
To make <strong>the</strong> most of your Waxoyl experience we recommend<br />
heating aerosol cans in a bucket of warm water. The ideal product<br />
temperature for application is between 75-95ºF. Applying <strong>the</strong> product<br />
cold can be done, but it does not provide proper coverage or<br />
consistency. Also, when <strong>the</strong> product is cold it does not mix well<br />
allowing <strong>the</strong> propellant <strong>to</strong> escape eventually leaving product in <strong>the</strong><br />
can with no way <strong>to</strong> get out. Which brings us <strong>to</strong> our next tip: Shake<br />
well! Heating and mixing allows <strong>the</strong> user <strong>to</strong> maximize amount of<br />
usable product from <strong>the</strong> can, leaving little waste. A little goes a long<br />
way; a dry film thickness of 0.04 -0.05 mm provides effective<br />
protection, so you don’t have <strong>to</strong> go overboard when spraying.<br />
Waxoyl has long been praised for its ability <strong>to</strong> “s<strong>to</strong>p existing rust<br />
and prevent fur<strong>the</strong>r rust.” Both products can be applied directly on<br />
<strong>to</strong>p of existing surface rust. Waxoyl bonds <strong>to</strong> almost any surface and<br />
requires very little preparation before application, but excess<br />
oil/ grease and flakes of rust need <strong>to</strong> be removed <strong>to</strong> allow t he<br />
product <strong>to</strong> reach <strong>the</strong> trouble spots. Visit <strong>the</strong> FAQ at<br />
www.Roversnorth.com/waxoyl <strong>to</strong> learn more about preparing your<br />
vehicle for Waxoyl application.<br />
At Rovers North, we’ve found Waxoyl 120-4 aerosol cans useful<br />
for <strong>the</strong> following applications:<br />
• Metal <strong>to</strong> metal mating surface preparation during assembly, such as<br />
Land Rover Series/Defender door hinge installation.<br />
• Coating electrical connections. Waxoyl is an insula<strong>to</strong>r, displaces<br />
moisture and bonds even in damp conditions.<br />
• As a lubricant all throughout our Land Rovers (e.g.: hinges, lock<br />
cylinders, window regula<strong>to</strong>rs, etc.)<br />
• As a cutting fluid while drilling. Not only does it greatly aid cutting,<br />
but it keeps <strong>the</strong> filing from going all over <strong>the</strong> place, and should <strong>the</strong>y<br />
wander <strong>the</strong>y certainly wont start rusting if <strong>the</strong>y are coating in Waxoyl!<br />
• As a lubricant for equipment, such as booms, hydraulic<br />
pis<strong>to</strong>ns, ect.<br />
• As a protective coating for yard equipment and machinery during<br />
off-season s<strong>to</strong>rage.<br />
Hardwax is ideal for <strong>the</strong> following applications:<br />
• Touching up areas where rust has popped out on <strong>the</strong> underbody<br />
or engine compartment.<br />
• A quick and easy solution for corrosion that has started on <strong>the</strong><br />
paintwork from <strong>the</strong> outside. Tape off <strong>the</strong> surrounding area and apply<br />
Hardwax <strong>to</strong> contain <strong>the</strong> problem until it can be properly res<strong>to</strong>red.<br />
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