What underseal is recommended?

[Ronin]

Hi guys

Just looking for recommendations for underseal as I best give the van a fresh coat before winter. I was going to use waxoyl but it's so messy to use (does it actually set) and as we have 2 cats we don't want them getting covered in it everytime they walk under the van.

Was also thinking of doing the inside of the panels as I need to sort out the insulation and fit my propex heater.

Any advice will be appreciated

Thanks

 

[mattd1984]

Hi probably not what your really after but I would always go for clear waxoil. I prefere the clear option so there is nothing being hidden.

 

[Doris]

Bilt & Hamber dynax S50 is up & coming and so far has knocked spots of everything else in tests.I am a big advocate of Waxoyl & the like but I have recently stocked up on dynax S50 for Doris's coming out of restoration The technology in Waxoyl is old now & it tends to crack & dry over the years. newer products have the ability to 'creep' into seems and stay flexible. I don't work for B&H btw,I've just been so impressed with the research I've done when I was in the same position as you.hth's

here's all the techincal bumpf.....
http://www.bilthamber.com/dynaxs50.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

 

[cotswoldiver]

Bilt & Hamber dynax S50 is up & coming and so far has knocked spots of everything else in tests.I am a big advocate of Waxoyl & the like but I have recently stocked up on dynax S50 for Doris's coming out of restoration The technology in Waxoyl is old now & it tends to crack & dry over the years. newer products have the ability to 'creep' into seems and stay flexible. I don't work for B&H btw,I've just been so impressed with the research I've done when I was in the same position as you.hth's

here's all the techincal bumpf.....
http://www.bilthamber.com/dynaxs50.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

What Doris says -

Plus, on another forum someone from Bilt & Hamber has responded with a note that they are looking at a clear version as well as apparently the brown originates from the product originally being prepared for the fishing/boat industry where they needed something quick and easy to spot what had been done

On the waxoyl front, Clem on this site offers a great service if you don't fancy tackling the job yourself

 

[Clem]

I wouldnt use an underseal, Id paint any areas requiring it and then coat the rest with clear Waxoyl, or Ankor Wax - no cracking, drying or holding the damp.

 

[Ronin]

I wouldnt use an underseal, Id paint any areas requiring it and then coat the rest with clear Waxoyl, or Ankor Wax - no cracking, drying or holding the damp.

Does waxoyl set or does it stay oily wet? the stuff already on the van seems like quite a hard set underseal

I remember doing the inside of the doors on my old T25 and on hot days the stuff would melt and leak out through the drainage holes

 

[Ronin]

Bilt & Hamber dynax S50 is up & coming and so far has knocked spots of everything else in tests.I am a big advocate of Waxoyl & the like but I have recently stocked up on dynax S50 for Doris's coming out of restoration The technology in Waxoyl is old now & it tends to crack & dry over the years. newer products have the ability to 'creep' into seems and stay flexible. I don't work for B&H btw,I've just been so impressed with the research I've done when I was in the same position as you.hth's

here's all the techincal bumpf.....
http://www.bilthamber.com/dynaxs50.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

Thanks for the info i will have a read laters

 

[Clem]

Waxoyl will eventually go really hard, but it takes a long time and is usually in warm/dry areas only ... car battery trays for example. Ankor Wax wont 'drip' like Waxoyl will (the factory wax in the tailgate of my Mk2 Golf GTi still dripped on hot days at 18 years old!). To be honest external applications of this wax should be on a semi-regular basis (every other year dependant on use/storage?) so it shouldnt get the opportunity to dry to a detrimental stage.

 

[Matt_B]

At the point now where I need some protection on the new panels, has anyone used the Bilt & Hamber dynax S50? Any opinions? Is it worth the 2 or 3 times extra over waxoyl?