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Waxoyl or similar products
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We are looking at a used one (it’s the new model about a year old) and the dealer says they will Waxoyl it before delivery.
If not Waxoyl then what to people do to help slow down corrosion in the Jimny?
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There are plenty of products of choose from and everyone will have their preference with no wrong answers. The common ground is as the Defender it needs protection as rust will start to appear. Unlike the Defender it tends to be the body mounts rather than the chassis that will fail first, although eventually the chassis will catch up. This is based on the previous versions of the Jimny, the new Jimny only time will tell.
If I went for a new Jimny it would be high on my to do list, as an old Land Rover owner I still like Black Waxoyl for the underbody protection and Dinatrol for within the chassis and cavities.
Mike
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- a corrosion protection should be done on Jimnys.
- in addition to visible areas also the inside of the frame, chassis, etc. should be treated as well as the areas under the plastic trims, fenders, ....
Regarding the products used there are 3 types, wax, fat or bitumen based.
Generally, bitumen based is viewed as not so good and the opinions on wax or fat are usually not so strong.
Maybe the best would be to treat the hollow areas with fat and the visible areas with wax? I do not really know.
I treated my Jimny with fat inside and outside and the corrosion protection seems very good, also because the fat behaves like a slow penetrating oil, also years later. The disadvantages are:
- that on warm summer days the Jimny still drips a little fat and whenever I work on the Jimny,
- my hands get really dirty and sticky with fat which is not so pleasant.
- you need to heat it up for spraying so some special tools are required for the initial application.
Wax does not have the disadvantages of fat. The disadvantage of wax is that after a couple of years wax starts to “dry” and get “cracks” in the surface and the rust protection might(!) be not so good then.
But important is that you do some corrosion protection.
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I have my 100 mile old Jimny naked (sans bumpers, plastic trims and exhaust) on the drive waiting a good waxing this weekend.
Getting it done early to help stave off the tinworm in later life.
With all the trims off it is amazing to see just how many nooks and crannies that can retain mud and grime and be a starting place for corrosion to set in.
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TrailMaster 2" lift kit
Full floating rear axle conversion, JB underbody guards & recovery points
ORE transfer box HD brackets
T-Max split charge system
X-Shock Dakar ceramic clutch kit & roof rack
Flo-Flex castor polybushes
Kumho KL71 tyres
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I've had good results with Waxoyl in the past. And it seems long lasting.lightning wrote: What’s the consensus on “Waxoyling” Jimnys? It looks similar underneath to a Defender, and these need protection or the chassis starts to go at 15 years.
We are looking at a used one (it’s the new model about a year old) and the dealer says they will Waxoyl it before delivery.
If not Waxoyl then what to people do to help slow down corrosion in the Jimny?
It is messy to apply however. And remains messy when you have to work on a vehicle. And sadly can be used to hide problems (but so can other products, not just Waxoyl).
If you have someone willing to apply Waxoyl for free, then I would take them up on it. So long as you are happy in the condition of the vehicle beforehand. Waxoyl is not a miracle product and it can't get rid of rust. Its best purpose it to be put onto good metal in order to protect. Putting it over rusty metal might slow it ever so slightly, but it will never stop the rust continuing. That just isn't what it is designed for. If there is rust, it needs treating first, then Waxoyl applying.
I would also request they use clear Waxoyl, the black looks cool. But is far more messy and of course hides what is under it. The clear Waxoyl looks a bit yucky going on. But once cured looks perfectly fine.
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