Wax engine bay corrosion protection
E. Roy Wendell IV
erwendell at mac.com
Wed Nov 1 21:25:52 EST 2006
In order to clean up the mess left behind after a long term Pentosin
leak I've scrubbed down the entire engine compartment and drivetrain
with mineral spirits. In doing so I noticed that in spots I've
removed a slightly yellowish coating that's on top of the paint. I've
also noticed a paragraph in the Bentley and owner's manual that
refers to reapplication of a wax coating is required after thorough
cleaning of the engine bay. If I'm not mistaken this is the coating
that I've scrubbed off so I'm in need of said wax spray. Has anyone
gotten it at the dealer or is there a suitable substitute?
In the aircraft world there is a product from LPS called "Hardcoat"
that seems similar but it dries to a very noticeable dark brown which
I suspect aids in visual inspection for proper coverage. I'd be happy
with something that's more on the clear side. Liquid silicone based
compounds I'm not interested in because once it's on there it never
comes off and I'm leery of what it does to the environment.
Roy Wendell
erwendell at mac.com
Too many type 44 tq
A pair of MR2s
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