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Post by kevmoo on Jun 25, 2021 9:09:21 GMT 1
I see lots of fiat 500s kas and fiestas with mot advisories regarding corrosion of the rear axle where the rear springs seat. What would be a suitable rust protection apply. I've thought oil or grease but would this cause the spring rubber cushion to deteriorate. How about waxoyl.
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Post by Rhubarb on Jun 25, 2021 15:05:24 GMT 1
Depends how handy you are with tools really.
If it were mine I'd swing the beam down, clean off the rust with a grinder and re-paint..
Only guaranteed way to get shot of the rust for good is to get the beam powder coated..
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Post by valhalla on Jun 26, 2021 0:04:09 GMT 1
I'm looking into Lanoguard treatments at the moment, as these are supposed to be good against corrosion, even where it has already taken a hold on the component, but at the same time be safe against rotting rubbers and plastics.
If you look up "Fluid Film" on YouTube and the suchlike, that will give you an idea of what the Lanoguard is all about - they swear by the stuff in the USA.
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Post by studabear on Jun 28, 2021 19:49:23 GMT 1
Dinitrol or POR15 would be my choice. That said it depends how far gone it is, you an get pattern axles for not that much money these days, circa £150 iirc so if you are handy with the tools it wouldn't be a big job to replace it.
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Post by Karl on Jun 30, 2021 22:49:25 GMT 1
Wasting money that could be saved for a new beam axle
Unless you’re protecting it when it’s pristine
The rot has already got hold
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Post by rhysn on Dec 21, 2021 15:04:36 GMT 1
I have used Lanoguard in NZ many years ago. It saved us a huge amount of work when servicing Department of Conservation boats, outboards and all their chainsaws and such. After the labour bills went down because we had used Lanoguard on all nuts bolts, wiring, winch wires springs etc etc the time to take things apart for servicing was hugely reduced.
All the coaches travelling along 90 Mile Beach were sprayed underneath with a mix of my own product and Lanoguard, salt corrosion vanished for at least 6 months at a time.
We also used POR in different applications. Both have their place, not the same areas IMHO.
I can't agree about powder coating unless there is never another hole to be drilled and the surface remains totally intact, no cracked powder coat for moisture to go behind.
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Post by sierra3dr on Dec 30, 2021 3:09:52 GMT 1
As mentioned dinitrol,but use fertan,a tannic acid that converts corroded/rusty metal to hardened metal
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