Lanoguard - WHAT A JOB!

[roxburd]

I'm not looking forward to doing that again in a year!

And I can see why no-one offers it as a service - nasty job - really awkward, smelly, sticky... did I mention smelly?

I put the van upon ramps but it was still a lot of crawling around on my back getting dripped on.

One thing is very clear - it is made of sheep. Unmistakable. Definitely boiled sheep.

On the plus side, I found a bracket that's already rusting badly (on a 4-year-old van) so at least I know where to focus my attention next year...

Anyone enjoy applying Lanoguard? You could make a mint. I'd pay £50 or so to avoid having to do that again.

 

[Gromett]

I'm not looking forward to doing that again in a year!

And I can see why no-one offers it as a service - nasty job - really awkward, smelly, sticky... did I mention smelly?

I put the van upon ramps but it was still a lot of crawling around on my back getting dripped on.

One thing is very clear - it is made of sheep. Unmistakable. Definitely boiled sheep.

On the plus side, I found a bracket that's already rusting badly (on a 4-year-old van) so at least I know where to focus my attention next year...

Anyone enjoy applying Lanoguard? You could make a mint. I'd pay £50 or so to avoid having to do that again.

You would have to pay more than £50 to get me to do someone elses van

 

[unclestinky]

I was looking at the kit

I'm not looking forward to doing that again in a year!

And I can see why no-one offers it as a service - nasty job - really awkward, smelly, sticky... did I mention smelly?

I put the van upon ramps but it was still a lot of crawling around on my back getting dripped on.

One thing is very clear - it is made of sheep. Unmistakable. Definitely boiled sheep.

On the plus side, I found a bracket that's already rusting badly (on a 4-year-old van) so at least I know where to focus my attention next year...

Anyone enjoy applying Lanoguard? You could make a mint. I'd pay £50 or so to avoid having to do that again.few days ago, I guess you feel it’s worth

 

[unclestinky]

I was looking at kits a few days ago, I guess you think it’s worth the money/hag?

 

[roxburd]

You would have to pay more than £50 to get me to do someone elses van

Damn! Me too!! But I'm always keen on a bargain

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[Nigel L]

Done my van with Lanoguard, shortly after we got it, as we tend to spend a lot of our time on the coast, and thought it would help combat the salt spray etc.
Also done my 10 year old Fiat 500 and T6.1 with it. Have to say after 12 months, most of it was still very well attached, and only needed topping up in certain places.
Have to say, have been very impressed with it so far

 

[chatteris]

i found the supplied trigger sprayer useless so put it in a pump up sprayer which allows you to keep further away

 

[OldAgeTravellers]

These used to be a company in Pool, Dorset that did it.

 

[roxburd]

I was looking at kits a few days ago, I guess you think it’s worth the money/hag?

Hmmm... it seems like a good idea, huh?

I don't know - ask me again in a month. By then I might have forgotten how awful it was and be ready to do it again next year!

Tips:
Get as much clearance under the vehicle as you can (obviously).
Wear coveralls (so don't do it on a hot sticky day!).
Wear a hat to keep the gunk out of your hair!
Have a few pairs of safety goggle ready so you can switch to new ones when they get gunked.

Did I mention it stinks?

It probably is worth it. I used half my motorhome-sized kit on my McLouis Fusion 331. So I can use the other half when it needs doing again next year. That's two years' protection for about £100 (the 'Large' kit, on offer).

 

[unclestinky]

Sort of convinced

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[fat haggis]

I got my garage to do it. He is a Land Rover man and said his vehicles get done also. Charged mr me 1/2h labour. Other work was also getting done along with service.

 

[bigwood]

Trying to find a garage that would accommodate a 6.2 mtr coachbuild near me I found a garage that offered Lanogaurd last year. Considering it cost £600 it’s hard to see were it has been applied. I have topped it up with there spray gun kit but still open to review.
In the past I had the facilities to do my own rust proofing using Bilt and Hamber or Waxoil. You could see were it was applied giving me a bit more trust in it.
Maybe a trip farther away next time.

 

[CazPaul]

It that good you have to do it every year, what a great marketing trick to sell vast quantities of the stuff.

 

[L' Hobo]

I have got the high pressure kit and large compressor from my Coach owning days but I use Waxolyl diluted about 15% with white spirit.

Do it in the Spring before it gets too warm and then it drips less but has the warm summer to creep into all the crevices.

These days, I just do the vulnerable bits with the long wand, I'm getting too old for crawling under vehicle and consider myself lucky that I used to have a pit and high heavy duty lifters.

 

[L' Hobo]

Hmmm... it seems like a good idea, huh?

I don't know - ask me again in a month. By then I might have forgotten how awful it was and be ready to do it again next year!

Tips:
Get as much clearance under the vehicle as you can (obviously).
Wear coveralls (so don't do it on a hot sticky day!).
Wear a hat to keep the gunk out of your hair!
Have a few pairs of safety goggle ready so you can switch to new ones when they get gunked.

Did I mention it stinks?

It probably is worth it. I used half my motorhome-sized kit on my McLouis Fusion 331. So I can use the other half when it needs doing again next year. That's two years' protection for about £100 (the 'Large' kit, on offer).

A pit, if possible, is fairly essential if you don't want to get smothered in the stuff but the proper high pressure kit helps with the long wand etc.

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[Gromett]

It that good you have to do it every year, what a great marketing trick to sell vast quantities of the stuff.

You don't need to do it every year. Just round the wheel arches mainly where it will wash away over time.

 

[BouncyBoatFolk]

I used, https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/17704214...pid=5339023013&customid=&toolid=10001&mkevt=1 You can get 60cm straws with it as well that allows the removal of the rubber chassis bungs and apply the spray inside the box sections. I think I used about 6 tins altogether. O.K. it's still a messy job, but easier to direct the strong pressured spray on and into tight areas. Don't dawdle in any one area or the stuff will be dripping down for days. The long straws also worked well for the bottom of the cab doors.
Mike.

 

[oozzie]

I must be strange, the smell reminded me of when mum brought (cheap) mutton home for tea so good memories. I’ve also got long arms so didn’t get much over me. If you shove the container in a bucket of hot water it comes out a lot easier and then clean the triggers in hot water too.

 

[jockaneezer]

I must be strange, the smell reminded me of when mum brought (cheap) mutton home for tea so good memories. I’ve also got long arms so didn’t get much over me. If you shove the container in a bucket of hot water it comes out a lot easier and then clean the triggers in hot water too.

You've just reminded me of school dinner Irish stew

 

[CazPaul]

You don't need to do it every year. Just round the wheel arches mainly where it will wash away over time.

I was just going off their website” Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. it should be topped up once a year for continuous protection although there is no harm in doing an autumn and spring application”

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[Silver-Fox]

Blimey what a load of light weights

I’ve done my van, Daughters van and my Shogun.

Just work away from what you’ve sprayed and work at arms length

 

[Gromett]

I was just going off their website” Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. it should be topped up once a year for continuous protection although there is no harm in doing an autumn and spring application”

yup, it's a top up. I am pretty sure you don't need to do the whole vehicle?

 

[Gingernuts]

Done my top up this year wearing jeans and a t-shirt and goggles all went swimmingly, still got enough for a top up
Its made with lanolin, wool oil so not toxic and a breeze to apply. Like someone else says do it at arms length to avoid drips.

 

[Terry242]

I'm an old git so I swear by Waxoyl.

Is it worth it? Hell yes.

I did the van when new, it's now 8yrs + and the Alco rear axle is rust free, dirty, but rust free.

 

[Landy Andy]

Yep. I enjoy it. Wear as little as poss, hot weather helps. Get in, get it done, get clean, get a drink

You’ll enjoy the first long drive

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[jollyrodger]

I'm not looking forward to doing that again in a year!

And I can see why no-one offers it as a service - nasty job - really awkward, smelly, sticky... did I mention smelly?

I put the van upon ramps but it was still a lot of crawling around on my back getting dripped on.

One thing is very clear - it is made of sheep. Unmistakable. Definitely boiled sheep.

On the plus side, I found a bracket that's already rusting badly (on a 4-year-old van) so at least I know where to focus my attention next year...

Anyone enjoy applying Lanoguard? You could make a mint. I'd pay £50 or so to avoid having to do that again.

RPB Solutions plymouth
Provide that service or you diy ,hire outside ramp per hr

 

[Oldmanwood]

Remove the filter at the end of the tube; stand the container in hot water for 10 minutes before spraying; cover every part of your body, especially your eyes and don't spray upwind.
Works a treat.
I also use ACF 50 on the worst bits.

 

[roxburd]

I also use ACF 50 on the worst bits.

As well?? Or instead??
Instead, obviously...
Good idea - I think I'll do that on the brackets that are rusting. They're easy to get to.

 

[manners]

Remove the filter at the end of the tube; stand the container in hot water for 10 minutes before spraying; cover every part of your body, especially your eyes and don't spray upwind.
Works a treat.
I also use ACF 50 on the worst bits.

I've been using ACF 50 for years and the mot guy always comments how good it looks underneath. There are a few comparison test on YouTube by Bennett's Insurance Lanoguard and XCP seemed to do better, so I might switch when I've used up the ACF 50.

 

[L' Hobo]

I've been using ACF 50 for years and the mot guy always comments how good it looks underneath. There are a few comparison test on YouTube by Bennett's Insurance Lanoguard and XCP seemed to do better, so I might switch when I've used up the ACF 50.

On my 1984 Diesel VW T2.5 Camper, if I filled the fuel tank to the brim, there used to be a minute leak from the top of the tank under the front of the vehicle.

The MOT guys used to say the same about my 35yr old underneath too, not a drop of rust!

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