Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
Russell wrote:
Zikzik wrote:
DG wrote:
Only if you have a beard and wear woolly underpants
all depends on how long you are keeping it tbh ...if it's until you are about to pop your clogs grandad then maybe ...if it's 6 years then no
Howjuno i am a grandad eh?
DG has crystal balls............
Wow, Really, cor. I am too new to have known that.D4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
1st Dec 2013 3:07 pm
Numpty
Member Since: 18 Aug 2012
Location: Bolton
Posts: 673
Have to disagree. Got my 55 plate D3 in Aug 12 and ther was lots of surface rust however most serious (and this is from someone who has owned TR7 and Rover SD1 so I know rust when I see it) was the rear of the body shell underneath at the back just infront of the rear cross member. Rust was really getting a hold.
Go have it done at the Waxworks in Morpeth. Great guy and great job.
1st Dec 2013 4:07 pm
Zikzik
Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
Thats interesting as you have an early D3. Also disappointing as its only 8 years old. I will investigate the companies and material used locally first before considering such a trek.D4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
1st Dec 2013 4:16 pm
Robbie
Member Since: 05 Feb 2006
Location: ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Posts: 17932
I don't think anyone was suggesting there are no D3s out there with rust, just that that the majority are rust-free.
If we are comparing notes I have seen corrosion on a lower door pinch lines, bonnet brackets, below scuttle, underneath roof-bar trim and a few other examples along the way. My point is that non of these areas of rust form a consistent pattern across all D3s like you can sometimes see with lesser cars.
There was no rust on my 05 HSE after 8 years apart from the surface rust patina on the chassis rails.
Land Rover - Turning Drivers into Mechanics Since 1948
Member Since: 28 Jul 2010
Location: Welshpool, Powys
Posts: 775
I would waxoyl the brake pipes at the very least.
1st Dec 2013 5:01 pm
chalky
Member Since: 21 Aug 2008
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 3145
If your going to all the hassle of taking the exhaust heat shields off to get to the brake lines you had might as well do the chassis rails underneath at the same time ?Only dead fish go with the Flow !
1st Dec 2013 7:17 pm
chopcat
Member Since: 08 Apr 2013
Location: Pembrokeshire
Posts: 481
Yes. Absolutely and get it done professionally.
mine was done by Rustmaster. Brilliant Job and if i was buying second hand (as I did) I would be paying more for a treated vehicle.
CCmay the odds be ever in your favor
1st Dec 2013 8:10 pm
Zikzik
Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
I'm observing all this. Opposing views as we should expect of course.
So far it certainly seems a pro job is the way to go, should I go. Not all the pro's are well regarded though as a trawl through previous posts has shown.
Amazing what you can learn from a good forum. Especially when you know nowt like me.
ND4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
1st Dec 2013 8:21 pm
petersw
Member Since: 17 Nov 2012
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 1135
Hi chopcat did you have yours done at Hatfield ?Peter
11th Dec 2013 1:04 pm
Walmsleys
Member Since: 04 Sep 2007
Location: Leyland
Posts: 601
Quote:
My vw camper, bought new in 2002, was plastered underside with whatever treatment used in the factory. Only one small area started blistering near the door and that probably started as a stone chip the rest underneath looks as good as new after 96k miles, so that has turned into a keeper.
(previously 2015 Defender Urban Truck 90XS in Havana)
(previously 2013 D4 XS in Fuji White)
(previously 2011 D4 XS in Stornaway Grey, auto, black leather, reversing camera and removable tow bar)
(previously 2011 Freelander 2, blue (Mrs B's)
(previously 2007 TDV6 D3 SE Zermatt Silver, auto, black leather, an Uncle Ray plate and AT2s)
(previously 2001 Freelander One, blue)
(previously 1967 Series 2, Green)
11th Dec 2013 1:08 pm
Zikzik
Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
Nice outfit. Mine is a Bilbos Celeste on a T4. Bought new in 2002. I feel sure the wax coating was applied in the
factory.D4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
11th Dec 2013 2:38 pm
Zikzik
Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
Forgot to say that your Danbury outfit looks brilliant. I did my type 2 apprenticeship back in the late seventies with a Dormobile 4/6. When we were up to 3 kids, we added a French Rapido folding caravan on the hook. That van was always called Mr Volksie. Our young son abreviated that to zic z zikzik. It stuck!
Nigel
Ps. Can someone tell how to put up images the right size please? Mine above are a bit big.D4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
12th Dec 2013 8:08 am
rykard
Member Since: 29 Apr 2012
Location: Leicester
Posts: 310
our 55 D3 had a fair bit of surface rust behind the wheelarch liners. Had it all dinatrolled, looks excellent now. Needs a top up every 2 or 3 years if not used off road.
Done at armson A.e in syston Leics.cheers
Rich
55 D3 V8 HSE auto
68 Stelvio 2.2 Speciale
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12th Dec 2013 8:33 am
maplecottage
Member Since: 01 Feb 2011
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3171
Had mine done by RustMaster @ Hatfield.
Would I have it done again ?? Not sure to be honest and even though it was done 'professionally', I still find myself having to clean up / clean off every now and again.
Given the varying views, I guess the age old adage applies - you pay's yer money and takes yer choice
Steve
12th Dec 2013 9:01 am
Zikzik
Member Since: 16 Nov 2013
Location: Nr Bath
Posts: 83
Yeah. Mixed feelings so far so still onsidering whether to have it done or not - and where.D4 XS just sold. The best car I’ve owned. Over 10 years and no problems.
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