Hi Has anyone had experience with any products for coating their Rat?
ie: to protect the rust finish?
I have heard of various waxes, and have heard of a product called Penetrol...
Has anyone used it?
How should one apply it?
I use penetrol at work and it is a good product. Although I dont have a rat with surface rust, thats what I would use. It stops the rust from developing any further but dries clear. I'm not sure whether it would be too glossy after a couple of coats, so I would do a test sample first. Cheers. Greg
thanks for that,
How would you apply it? with a rag?
do you think you could put that attachment up again, it didn't come through...
I only use Ankor Wax, best stuff!
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
how do you apply Ankor Wax?
how regularly?
It can be applied with a low pressure spray gun or brush. Brush is the easiest method, and can be buffed back a little with a rag.
It goes a long way, doesn't need to be applied often. Depends where you live and what look you are after.
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
is that what you used on the SC ute?
Yep, only use Ankor Wax on him.
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
thanks... awesome image... and ute.
Do you apply the wax just in the areas with surface rust... or on the painted areas to?
Thankyou! 🙂
All over the painted areas, as you would a clear coat.
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
now.. just a question or two..
what if you want to paint your car one day? will ankor wax stuff up your chances?
Seems penetrol, discolours current paint..
mmmm.
SlownLow wrote:now.. just a question or two..
what if you want to paint your car one day? will ankor wax stuff up your chances?
Seems penetrol, discolours current paint..
mmmm.
I would assume that if you're trying to protect rusty or baremetal areas, you would strip the vehicle back to bare metal before paint anyway, so it shouldn't really matter.
Custom doesn't come in a Box
Probably a dumb question. Where do you buy an or wax from?
Im so happy I could just shit.
penetrol is at bunnings in 2 x sizes in the paint sections
with paint preparation products
I have no idea about ankor wax
-- decided not to use penetrol on my new car as i didn't like the way it discoloured the original paint if it got on it.
-- not sure if i wanna put wax on my new car, as it's only got a few places with bare metal, so i might just use PAINT.. interesting thought.
Ankor wax can be purchased from Al at Das Resto Haus on the Gold Coast or from Brad at Bus n Bug in Melbourne
1963 Single Cab Ute: "El Concreto"
1962 Baja Beetle: "Peanut"
1968 Porsche 912 SWB: "Pip"
1972 Kombi Snail: "The Snail"
2012 Skoda Octavia Scout: "Scout"
2016 Scirocco R: "Rocco"
Ahh rightio then, I'll have to order a batch. Yeah mine only has a few bits with bare metal but the paint is old and thin... Ratty haha so I'm just gonna wax the thing. Better in the long run I thinks
Im so happy I could just shit.
Slownlow, show us ya new ride! Mines up in members ride under 65 bug. It's what I used the money from my p.o.s Kombi
Im so happy I could just shit.
SlownLow wrote:thanks... awesome image... and ute.
Do you apply the wax just in the areas with surface rust... or on the painted areas to?
My Son uses lanolin on his 55 beetle...
its just oil from wool... so it protects the metal and paint...
applies it a couple of times a year...
car never looks shiny as the paint isn't shiny..
but it repels water and moisture...
Lee
- Helping keep Air Cooled VWs on the road - location: SCONE in the Upper Hunter Valley - Northern NSW 320 kms NNW of SYDNEY---
I used Clear Coat on mine. just lightly scuffed it up and sprayed, been on there for 3 years and still good.
What Dude..
I think all my questions have been aswered and I didn't even have to ask one... Great job gents..🙅
