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Heat shrink on exposed threads
This may be a really daft idea but has anybody ever tried covering exposed threads around the suspension/hubs/bushes with heat shrink before? In my head it should keep them clean and in theory make it easier to take apart when needed if you cant/dont want to cut the bolts off?
I guess the issue would be keeping the shrink in place?1995 Discovery 1 300TDI
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 - Gone
1979 Series 3 109" - Gone
5th Jan 2018 12:47 pm
rrhool
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It would be very difficult to keep the wet out, and therefore might promote corrosion, not reduce it?Richard
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5th Jan 2018 12:51 pm
Sea Raider
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Not sure but unless sealed at the top might allow moisture. water and grit in and become a trap, causing more issues.
Seen some covered with rubber grommets where the end is closed, looks like those things money counters used to use, when money was king, minus the knobbly bits
5th Jan 2018 12:52 pm
lynalldiscovery
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Aerosol motorcycle chain grease applied once a year seems to work well, also good for protecting the rear fixed brake pipes and any localised rust you come across/
5th Jan 2018 4:06 pm
Triplet3
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Knew there was probably a good reason why nobody had done it
I had thought about the rubber grommet cap things but with all the different size and length bolts wondered if shrink would be easier.1995 Discovery 1 300TDI
2006 Discovery 3 TDV6 - Gone
1979 Series 3 109" - Gone
5th Jan 2018 7:55 pm
Splitpin
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I use XCP products and they work very well
5th Jan 2018 9:00 pm
Pip66
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I use a half inch paint brush and a pot of copper grease. And give the threads a quick wipe around.2008 G4 D3 vehicle No 11. UK selections.
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6th Jan 2018 10:08 am
Triplet3
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