Phil Six 7 Posted October 31, 2022 Share Posted October 31, 2022 I realise this is a recurring topic but I’m aware that I need to protect the underside of my new car though the winter and was going to spray/coat it with XCP Rust blocker clear coat as it seems to highly thought of and seems much the same as ACF50. What I’m not sure about is whether I should first apply Dinitrol, and if so, which one, the 1000? Is the idea that the Dinitrol provides a waxy layer and then you can use ACF or XCP over the top?The answer is probably out there but I’ve not found it yet. Thanks for any help clearing this one up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisfl Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 BUMP!Interested in this too... I was also looking at Lanoguard... for the Seven and another old car... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I use my garage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7_Malc Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Boyd Stokes, he of Highland Caterham Hire, has recommended Lanoguard, so I am adding that to my Christmas list… has anyone else used it?Hopefuly Alan can sign them up for a Club discount soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptr_drvr Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 Yup, also very interested in this. Winter tyres going on this week, so need to make sure the car is protected! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amos91 Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 I used Bilt Hamber UC on the chassis rails underneath / sills. Then Bilt Hamber S-50 between the side skins and the cockpit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krisfl Posted November 10, 2022 Share Posted November 10, 2022 What winter tyres are you going for @ptr_drvr? I run them on my boring cars... but not yet on the Seven. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptr_drvr Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I've just fitted a set of Hankook "Winter i*cept RS W442 SP" to give them their full title.See more in my thread here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 #4 I used Lanoguard last year. Very easy to apply, leaves a nice 'factory new' satin finish and not as thick and sticky as wayoyl etc. I recently checked mine and it still beads water and there are no signs of corrosion. It needs reapplying every year so I wouldn't use it for the tin top but not a problem with the 7 as I like to check everything over and wipe the chassis tubes as a winter job. I think it is a good choice for the 7. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanFid Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I would also recommend Bilt Hamber products. UC is the clear covering and S-50 is your typical black waxoyl finish. Easy to apply and also can get a nice finish with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7_Malc Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Cheers Steve - I will treat my seven to a winter wipe over this winter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Six 7 Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks for all the ideas and recommendations, much appreciated, will have a look at the options mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Corrosion treatment is a novel use for left over sheep juice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moorsd123 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Looking to protect the underbody of my seven, and like the look of Lanoguard as it looks easy to apply and drys clear.They do a couple of kits, so interested to hear if anyone has used their "Injector Kit" for use in the grot traps etc?This will be the first time I've done this, so also keen to get any tips/advice on how you actually go about doing this and get between the skins and inner chassis? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon420R Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Does anyone know of any decent videos of all the key areas to protect, whatever the chosen products? I'm new to Seven ownership and I'd like to sort this before the winter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StevehS3 Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 #14 I wiped it on all the chassis tubes and squirted it into the grot traps as best I could after brushing and blowing as much grit out as I could. I then warmed some up to let it seep between the skins and the box sections. It definitely ran between the joints. 500ml did the car with some left over for top-ups. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon420R Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I've heard much spoken about these infamous grit traps. Where/what are they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomB Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Between the inner and outer skin, roughly where your right knee is a driver and left as passenger. You can squirt treatment in at the bottom of the respective footboxes. The left (on a K series) seems to pick up more grit & much than the right, presumably a function of being nearer the road edge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon420R Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Thanks for the responses. I've started tackling the underside with ACF50. I'll get onto the grit traps soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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