rogermash Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I have just had my first MOT on my 2018 Sun living. The tester said Ducato bodies are now galvanised, but still recommended Wax oil. I should say that I live in Arnside, which often means driving on roads affected by tidal flooding. Any advice would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I think it would be wise to consider, as you are well within what I would consider a "hostile" environment with, I would imagine, a lot of drifting salt spray as well as the salt water flooding. Hollow box sections including items such as windscreen pillars will be particularly vulnerable in those conditions. The Waxoyl should be injected into these as well as covering the underside and wheel arches. It would be worth asking what they do about the plastic wheel arch liners when you speak to them. At least the van is a PVC, so no joints between aluminium and steel to be concerned about - except that Thule/Omnistor extending step! If you can, check that the fixing bolts are stainless, and if not, consider replacing like for like with stainless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeamRienza Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 I am increasingly coming across threads which regard waxoil as older technology. It also seems to pose a fire risk should welding be required in the future. Dinitrol seems to be more favoured at present. I understand there are a couple of other treatments. I can’t recall the name of one which was talked about recently on another forum. Davy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted April 12, 2021 Share Posted April 12, 2021 Dinitrol anti-corrosion treatment has been a favourite of classic vehicle owners for many years. There's a listing of possible UK providers here https://www.dinitroldirect.com/affiliated-treatment-centre-directory/ Earlier forum threads that included a reference to “dinitrol” https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/search/query.asp?action=search&searchforumid=all&keywords=dinitrol&author=&days=&Submit=Search In this 2015 forum thread Nick Fisher said that the body panels of Fiat vehicles have been made from galvanised steel since 1994 https://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Fiat-v-Ford/39129/ and it seems to be generally accepted that - from 2006 onwards - the complete body (including the chassis) of Boxer/Ducato/Relay vehicles is galvanised. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogermash Posted April 12, 2021 Author Share Posted April 12, 2021 Thanks,everyone. It will be something to think about for the school hols when I keep my head down. I believe that the Lakes will be overflowing again today. I am told that they were queued at junction 36 today! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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