Useful tips

Does Waxoyl affect rubber?

Does Waxoyl affect rubber?

Waxoyl themselves advise to keep it off rubber parts which makes sense as the wax is suspended in a petroleum based mixture to keep it solidified so it could dry any rubber parts out, however reading up on it it doesn’t appear to have any long term affects.

Does Waxoyl wash off?

Why? Because standard waxoyl will not resist abrasion. This is why people on forums talk about it being “washed off” when it’s applied to wheel arches. DOES resist water In fact a properly applied application of waxoyl will resist any amount of water, even a moderate pressure wash.

Is Waxoyl any good?

It’s solid in the can at the mo. The thicker, brush on ‘black waxoyl’ is good for areas exposed to road grit etc. Cheap, too. I think my 5L can has lasted around 10 years / 10 cars.

Is it better to use Waxoyl or equivalent?

Waxoyl is perfectly good without it. Caterhams are alloy panels rivited onto steel tubles and corrode faster than a Land Rover if untreated. My Caterham is coming up 26 years old in February and was Waxoyled back in 1993 and is still perfect. No bubbling anywhere. Waxoyl or equivalent? – John F Interesting point.

How much should I pay for pressure washer Waxoyl?

If you go for a pro beware guys who blast hell out of your car without regard to how much water their pressure washer is driving into the seams. Also beware those who make the job sound so onerous you pay them £300 for 2hrs work and £15 of Waxoyl.

Can you use Waxoyl professional 120-4 in hot water?

Place in hot water for a few minutes. Waxoyl Professional 120-4, the cavity treatment, is clear and makes little mess and cleans up easily. Hardwax is black and if applied carelessly is potentially messy.

What do you need to know about Waxoyl corrosion prevention?

Waxoyl Professional Corrosion Prevention requires minimal surface preparation. We recommend pressure washing the underbody and using a degreaser to remove unwanted material and allow Hardwax to bond directly to the metal or paint surfaces.