Ferrari Mailing List: Re: Winterproof ferrari's

[LarryT (l02turner]

I sell a product I believe is modelled on a Brit product called WaxOyl.  It 
comes with a 3 or 4' length of tubing that is inserted into a hole drilled 
into the rocker, chassis or other hidden area - it is promoted as being for 
areas that are not accessible once the car  is assembled.  A similar product 
is sold by Moss Motors - a vendor for all kind of Britiish sportscars.    It 
is sprayed as a liquid and turns to a waxy coating as it dries.

IMHO, - miracle products not with-standing - if metal is exposed to a soup 
of chemicals and salt it will rust - unless it's aluminum in which case it 
will do other nasty things ;-)  unless it's rinsed with water pretty soon 
after exposure.

But I'm not saying my product (or the others)  won't prevent rust - they 
will provide some level of protection - but they need help if they are to 
stop rust completely.

If you garage is heated the undercarriage  should be power sprayed to get 
the chemicals off before it's put to bed.  The reason for this is the great 
chinks of ice that are full of chemicals will stay frozen if left outdoors - 
but if brought inside where it can thaw the ice/snow blocks and the 
chemicals in them will thaw and run everywhere gravity will take it - 
leaving a trail of nastiness everywhere it

YMMV  ;-)

Sincerely,
Larry T  (74 911, 91 300D 2.5T)
www.youroil.net Oil Analysis Kits &
Porsche Posters/Weber parts
.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "E M" <pokiebaron [at] gmail.com>
To: "Larry Turner" <l02turner [at] comcast.net>
Cc: "The FerrariList" <ferrari [at] ferrarilist.com>
Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 2:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Ferrari] Winterproof ferrari's


> There are lots of things to help slow rust, but if you subject metal to
> water and salt, it will happen.  New Ferrari's have lots of aluminum, but 
> it
> too can oxidize.  The Brits use a thing called Waxoil, which they spray
> everywhere and spread on their toast too.  I think Mercedes use a wax 
> based
> coating too in places like the engine bays.  Maybe they sell it at the
> dealer.
>
> I didn't see the episode you're talking about, but for it to be effective,
> it's probably done while the car is all apart and being restored. 
> Probably
> wouldn't want to subject such a car to winter $$$.
>
> If you drive it in the winter, maybe use a power washer, let not too high,
> and hit the wheel wells weekly or so.  Watch the electrical connections 
> when
> using water under pressure.  Also, make sure all the drain holes in the
> doors etc, are clear of mud, dust and leaves, so water can drain.  Often
> they clog oer time, even if the car was kept clean.  Water will run down 
> the
> inside of the doors and things, and pool.  By the the time you notice the
> bubbles on the outside in the paint, it's only the tin worms holding hands
> that's keeping the doors from falling off. :-)
>
> Maybe pick up a couple of British car mags, see what products are offered
> besides Waxoil.  They seem to drive everything year round over there, so
> they might offer more tips.
>
> Oh, I don't drive my old 911 in the winter, but ever few years, I do take
> all the relays, fuses, electrical connections off, and coat them with
> dielectric grease.  Salt and water love such places and tracing electrical
> problems can be a pain.  Don't forget to clean the grounds too, and a dap 
> of
> the old dielectric grease on it too. I've never had a single electrical
> problem on my car, and it's almost 30 years old!!
>
> Good luck, winter in a Ferrari sounds like great fun!!! :-)
>
> Ed
> 911SC
>
> 2008/11/9 Rodney Ramos <ltwacko [at] aol.com>
>
> > How do you rust proof? Anyone use the system recently featured in Dream 
> > Car
> > Garage on a GN? I guess I should have been clearer. I'll drive anything 
> > in
> > winter especially w/snow tires but repairing rust is a pain.
> >
> > Rodney
> > ------Original Message------
> > From: Steve Jenkins
> > To: ltwacko [at] aol.com
> > Cc: The FerrariList
> > Subject: RE: [Ferrari] Winterproof ferrari's
> > Sent: Nov 9, 2008 13:25
> >
> > 308s and 328s are certainly NOT out of the question! :) My 328 handles UT
> > winters just fine!
> >
> > SJ
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: Rodney Ramos [mailto:ltwacko [at] aol.com]
> > Sent: Sunday, November 09, 2008 8:24 AM
> > To: Steve Jenkins
> > Cc: The FerrariList
> > Subject: [Ferrari] Winterproof ferrari's
> >
> > Are there any F cars that can handle a Chicago winter? I'm assuming 308's
> > and 328's are out of the question. 348's? 355's?
> >
> > Rodney
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