To rust proof or not to rust proof...

If you are going to use spray on fish oil, do it well in advance as it takes a long time to dry. 2 years ago I did a spray underneath and went over to the Island about a month later and I still have some sand stuck to fish oil and it won't come off with normal high hose pressure. Most of it has gone now but I think it is now to late to do it for this Xmas.
Lots and lots of low pressure water when you get home over several days is the best way to clean sand and salt. Even CT18 sprayed on and left over night helps as well.
My ute is now 9yrs old and goes to Fraser regularly and it has virtually no rust after initial spray rust proofing and a CAT electronic unit. Jury is out on which type is most effective.

Was thinking I'll go with getting the troll rust proofed as well before I go over.
My previous Patrols were rust proofed but didn't bother with this one, just the ERP.
Anything to look out for regarding spray on, I'll prolly take it to someone to do.

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Originally Posted by Wizard52

If you are going to use spray on fish oil, do it well in advance as it takes a long time to dry. 2 years ago I did a spray underneath and went over to the Island about a month later and I still have some sand stuck to fish oil and it won't come off with normal high hose pressure. Most of it has gone now but I think it is now to late to do it for this Xmas.
Lots and lots of low pressure water when you get home over several days is the best way to clean sand and salt. Even CT18 sprayed on and left over night helps as well.
My ute is now 9yrs old and goes to Fraser regularly and it has virtually no rust after initial spray rust proofing and a CAT electronic unit. Jury is out on which type is most effective.

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True this. Never gone beach that soon after. But good to know. Was about to do it this weekend for new years dBm island trip. But I'll hold off now ;) cheers :)

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Originally Posted by wolften

Was thinking I'll go with getting the troll rust proofed as well before I go over.
My previous Patrols were rust proofed but didn't bother with this one, just the ERP.
Anything to look out for regarding spray on, I'll prolly take it to someone to do.

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Probably best to get it done properly by someone who really knows what they are doing. Then just keep religiously cleaning as discussed and spray any areas that wear or get scratched.

What brand of electric rust prevention are you guys using?

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Originally Posted by ashhunter

What brand of electric rust prevention are you guys using?

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CAT from some bloke in WA but I doubt if it really matters which brand. As I mentioned above, jury is still out which type of rust proofing is best--spray or electronic.

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Originally Posted by Wizard52

CAT from some bloke in WA but I doubt if it really matters which brand. As I mentioned above, jury is still out which type of rust proofing is best--spray or electronic.

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wa consumer affairs has said that they dont work and customers should get a refund.

Have no idea if Thelma was ever rust proofed, original owner was a coal mine, then a supervisor bought her... I bought her off him.

Because she was FULL of coal dust I hosed and hosed every accessible cavity and then after each outing, while she was still hot, I spreayed a can of Lanox on her underside. The build up of Lanox has worked well and she has very little visible rust. And yes we still enjoy a drive on the beach. 560,000ks and just starting to show her age.