Rustproofing choice - T5 California (2006)

[edrch]

Hi,

I have some surface rust beneath my 2006 T5, which I want to resolve reasonably soon before it gets worse. Question is, what is the best option to go for?

• Lanolin-based products such as Lanoguard/Lanoshield - something I could do myself, reasonably easily, but needs re-application regularly.
• Dinitrol or Waxoyl - I had a quote locally for thorough Dinitrol application underneath the van and in cavities, but it was well over £1000. Looked to be quite solid though, and doesn't need to be reapplied for several years.
• Dynax.

Has anyone used these products and from personal experience which worked best for them? Any advice gratefully received, please.

Thanks

 

[Viktorgeorge]

Hi,

I have some surface rust beneath my 2006 T5, which I want to resolve reasonably soon before it gets worse. Question is, what is the best option to go for?

• Lanolin-based products such as Lanoguard/Lanoshield - something I could do myself, reasonably easily, but needs re-application regularly.
• Dinitrol or Waxoyl - I had a quote locally for thorough Dinitrol application underneath the van and in cavities, but it was well over £1000. Looked to be quite solid though, and doesn't need to be reapplied for several years.
• Dynax.

Has anyone used these products and from personal experience which worked best for them? Any advice gratefully received, please.

Thanks

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[jeff]

Hi,

I have some surface rust beneath my 2006 T5, which I want to resolve reasonably soon before it gets worse. Question is, what is the best option to go for?

• Lanolin-based products such as Lanoguard/Lanoshield - something I could do myself, reasonably easily, but needs re-application regularly.
• Dinitrol or Waxoyl - I had a quote locally for thorough Dinitrol application underneath the van and in cavities, but it was well over £1000. Looked to be quite solid though, and doesn't need to be reapplied for several years.
• Dynax.

Has anyone used these products and from personal experience which worked best for them? Any advice gratefully received, please.

Thanks

Used lanogaurd on mine 18 year old van, it was done two years ago , when it went into main dealers they commented how good it was underneath, the guys that done the work a independent garage said it should be done again in about 5years time as I do about 4000 miles a year

 

[Emil Silenhag]

Lanolin-based I have personal experience. Fluidfilm Lanolin product. Done a treatment every second to third year on my -2006 T5 California with now 350kkm. I drive all year around here in Norway with salt on the roads. I rinse the car with high pressure washer after each use during the winter. Parking in a dry warm garage. The car has no rust underneath. I’ve replaced shock absorbers in the rear, and its mounting point is a good indicator for rust status. Mine are 100% free from rust.

 

[sidepod]

Waxoyl let down with parafin and painted on with a long handle brush. So mush better than spraying unless you have accsss to a pro high pressure compressor/gun etc.

Very therapeutic getting into every nook and cranny.