Rather than add more questions to the recent waxoyl threads in the Series section, I figured I'd ask my questions here...
I'm planning to buy the kit and waxoyl my D1 in June. It's not my daily driver so that gives me time to thoroughly clean it and wait for the temps to heat up for this driveway project.
I've read the waxoyl FAQs and watched the videos, plus read a good number of the threads under a "waxoyl" search. Used the spray cans for some smaller projects, like under the rock sliders, so I have some experience with the product and like it.
So anyway, here are my questions. There have been a few articles in LRM and LRO lately dealing with rust. They've mentioned using a rust converter after chipping/scrubbing the gunk off and before applying waxoyl. I don't recall seeing any mention of that step in any of the waxoyl threads here or on the FAQ. Thoughts?
As for the application itself, how accurate are the pro application wands for the hardwax? I'm wondering about the "ball" areas around swivel balls, TREs, etc. Ditto for the various lines that run around the frame, such as ss brake lines, ABS lines, etc. Should I mask those areas and items off? What about spring perches? Is it common to remove the springs? I'd rather not go through THAT much prep-work, especially since I'm planning to do this in my driveway. But, if I'm going to take the time to do this I want to do as good a job as possible and may consider going to that length.
Any other detailed application hints or recommendations along these lines?
Thanks!
Stephen
EDIT: Oh and in case you couldn't tell, I'm planning to go crazy with the waxoyl and hit up everything in sight and not just the frame - radius arms, axles, track rods...
I'm planning to buy the kit and waxoyl my D1 in June. It's not my daily driver so that gives me time to thoroughly clean it and wait for the temps to heat up for this driveway project.
I've read the waxoyl FAQs and watched the videos, plus read a good number of the threads under a "waxoyl" search. Used the spray cans for some smaller projects, like under the rock sliders, so I have some experience with the product and like it.
So anyway, here are my questions. There have been a few articles in LRM and LRO lately dealing with rust. They've mentioned using a rust converter after chipping/scrubbing the gunk off and before applying waxoyl. I don't recall seeing any mention of that step in any of the waxoyl threads here or on the FAQ. Thoughts?
As for the application itself, how accurate are the pro application wands for the hardwax? I'm wondering about the "ball" areas around swivel balls, TREs, etc. Ditto for the various lines that run around the frame, such as ss brake lines, ABS lines, etc. Should I mask those areas and items off? What about spring perches? Is it common to remove the springs? I'd rather not go through THAT much prep-work, especially since I'm planning to do this in my driveway. But, if I'm going to take the time to do this I want to do as good a job as possible and may consider going to that length.
Any other detailed application hints or recommendations along these lines?
Thanks!
Stephen
EDIT: Oh and in case you couldn't tell, I'm planning to go crazy with the waxoyl and hit up everything in sight and not just the frame - radius arms, axles, track rods...
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