TheSamba.com :: View topic - Rust Proofing

Mon Nov 10, 2014 11:11 am

Noting what was pointed out on the first page of this thread, that edges don't get coated well and rust first, after years in the coating industry as an Engineer it is known that it is normal for edges and outside corners to not be coated as thick as flat areas. to best protect around edges and corners, a second coat is often needed.

The factory bentely manual has some good advice on corrosion protection, with illustration's and application guidance.

Mon Nov 10, 2014 3:07 pm

I had seen the Samba test before. It was pretty informal with respect to controls etc. I'm still convinced a "coupon" system actually attached to a car would work best for testing. Salt, sand, pressure washing etc under a variety of vehicles.

Tue Nov 11, 2014 6:39 am

From that link:

>>>The test plate spent 6+ months bolted to the engine skid plate on my wife's Subaru.<<<

Not sure what you mean by controls though.

Tue Nov 11, 2014 11:13 am

So my mistake...apologies to Mr. Merrill :-(

I've read this thread before: Rust Prevention Product Testing: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=131753

but certainly not the hard wax version. I've got some reading to do. Thanks Nmerrill for posting the link: http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/viewtopic.php?t=479448

Waxoyl was already on my list of products to test, but not the hard wax. Great results there in that thread..and agreed, bolting to the bottom of the car is as good as it gets!

Thu Nov 13, 2014 9:26 am

Oh, no worries!

It's too bad he didn't test any Noxudol products.

I hope you are still planning on running your test with the other products...?

Sat Nov 15, 2014 4:29 pm

Yes..still planning on testing. It's a big project, particularly if we want to test on multiple vehicles.