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Title: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Auto Addict on 07 September 2006, 15:29:54
Some of you may remember I Waxoyl'd my doors yesterday.

Well now I have a problem.

The drivers side was parked in the sun for about 4 hours today, the Waxoyl melted, dripped out, and has damaged this seal.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/Auto_Addict/RubberStrip1.jpg)

Does anyone know how to replace it please.

It looks worse in real life than it does in the picture, the Waxoyl has softened the rubber.
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: omegaV6CD on 07 September 2006, 15:46:31
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Some of you may remember I Waxoyl'd my doors yesterday.

Well now I have a problem.

The drivers side was parked in the sun for about 4 hours today, the Waxoyl melted, dripped out, and has damaged this seal.

(http://i71.photobucket.com/albums/i143/Auto_Addict/RubberStrip1.jpg)

Does anyone know how to replace it please.

It looks worse in real life than it does in the picture, the Waxoyl has softened the rubber.


I have had the same give it a few days and it will get back to normal.
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 07 September 2006, 17:58:17
As Omegav6cd says see what its like in a couple of days......

Is there any waxoil left in the doors then ???

I did wonder what would happen watering the waxoil down, maybe its too thin now  :-/

I know you where concerned about blocking the water drains up with it, but it did cross my mind, why not just use it neat, then when its dried, poke summat small up the drain holes to make sure they are not blocked.
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 07 September 2006, 17:59:13
Plus i can see some dirt on your omega AA.....tsk tsk  ;D
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Auto Addict on 07 September 2006, 20:07:46
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As Omegav6cd says see what its like in a couple of days......

Is there any waxoil left in the doors then ???

I did wonder what would happen watering the waxoil down, maybe its too thin now  :-/

I know you where concerned about blocking the water drains up with it, but it did cross my mind, why not just use it neat, then when its dried, poke summat small up the drain holes to make sure they are not blocked.

The instructions recommended thinning down before applying to small apartures.

I shall ignore the comment about dirt. :-?
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 September 2006, 11:58:03
Just an update, left the doors open for about 4 hours yesterday, just checked it again after it has been in the sun for about 3 hours. Everything seems fine now, drips have stopped.
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: nixoro on 08 September 2006, 11:59:42
Top Job  :) hope it all stays good for you.
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Auto Addict on 08 September 2006, 12:06:50
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Top Job  :) hope it all stays good for you.

Cheers Nix, by the way, what will they call you when you reach 1000 posts, I always thought there was only one God?
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: nixoro on 08 September 2006, 12:25:25
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Top Job  :) hope it all stays good for you.

Cheers Nix, by the way, what will they call you when you reach 1000 posts, I always thought there was only one God?

Well going by my stroke of luck at the moment it will be 'MOT Failure Specialist God'  :) [size=9]see my latest thread[/size]

Something good gotta happen and soon.
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Auto Addict on 09 September 2006, 19:14:59
Just a quick update on this, car has been parked in the sun today, no drips. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
Title: Re: Waxoyl Problem
Post by: Taxi_Driver on 09 September 2006, 19:28:22
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Just a quick update on this, car has been parked in the sun today, no drips. [smiley=thumbsup.gif]

Good news AA  :)

Mine was dripping today, it had a bubble bath  ;D