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not such a great idea to fit under wing plastic covers...

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 10:47 am
by chickenjohn
From another classic car forum http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/tm.asp?m=539896

 
"Just a reminder, as I am sure most of you already do this, but every 6 months or so I unbolt the plastic front underwing trims and inspect the wing cavitys for mud and road debris.  Yesterday I did this on the near and offsides and the ammount of mud in the nearside wings and plastic trim was quite shocking.   I spent a good hour cleaning out all the crud with brushes and airlines etc, then retreating it all with waxoyl (haven't got any Dynax S50 yet but I have ordered some to arrive this week)

I was amazed at how much crud was in there and I dont even drive mine regualrly (400 miles done since Jan 1st)

I would say to everyone, and all you daily drivers especially, that you should do this job every Spring and Autumn at the least !!  "

I think it is better on the Minor to hose the mud out regularly and waxoyl. Don't hide the problems!

Re: not such a great idea to fit under wing plastic covers...

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 1:05 pm
by Ratbag
...and while you're at it, unscrew the gearbox cover and waxoil the insides of the chassis legs!

Re: not such a great idea to fit under wing plastic covers...

Posted: Mon Mar 29, 2010 4:04 pm
by chickenjohn
That is a very good idea! I waxoyled the chassis legs on my traveller 13 years ago and despite the car living outside within 1/2 mile of the sea the chassis legs are still sound.