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All of these under seal products work, but you need to start with a dry chassis and free of rust. If you have rust spots, treat these first and make sure the underside is very dry before applying the under seal.
When mine was done (with Waxoyl) they took the car in, cleaned it then kept it in the workshop on the ramps overnight before applying, that way it was good and dry.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
As the weather warms up - now is the time to start planning if you are thinking about a diy job. I've done other vehicles on a warm sunny day - the underside has been cleaned, thoroughly dried off and the Waxoyl (or similar) goes on a treat and then the solvent evaporates off. Messy job and you get to really learn about the underside of your vehicle and where the dirt and moisture traps are located. Used a cheap plant spray from B&Q which got the Waxoyl into all the nooks and crannies - I also know that no shortcuts were taken and key parts missed!
I think I saw that your Jimny is up for sale (please ignore the following comments if I have got this wrong), you might want to hold off the Waxoyl as once applied a new buyer cannot inspect the underside and if a potential buyer books an inspection then this Waxoyl preventing chassis inspection could be highlighted in the report.
It might be better to let a new buyer see it first, even if you agree to Waxoyl it before the deal completes.
If you are not selling, then yes Waxoyl or other treatment is definately a good investment.
Robin
2020 blue SZ5 (one of the last to be registered in the UK)
Ex 2011 Blue Jimny SZ4
Northumberland Jimny Blog
I had Dinitrol done to my Gen4. Only thing I will add to the above is that it really is worth paying a pro. The place I went removed wheelarch liners, intensively cleaned the chassis, dried it in the shop, and applied the material so carefully that they even tidily masked off the chassis number stamping. They applied some coating inside the doors as well, so the door bottoms won't corrode if water gets in. Took three full shop days but well worth it.
As Facade said above, Dinitrol is rather fragrant stuff, and you'll be smelling it for weeks. Not too bad, but definitely noticeable.
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