simon64ds wrote:
I wonder if the change from cellulose paint to the modern water based paint has any bearing on the subject? Although I confess to having no idea when that change took place.
I must say I find the idea of rust proofing a new scooter with Waxoyle rather charming. Before you write me off as completely bonkers let me try and explain.
I'm not one to cry in my beer over the 'good old days' mostly because, in my memory at least, they were no such thing. I have absolutely zero desire to return to drum brakes, 6 volt electrics, kick starting and so on. Fine for a weekend hobby bike but less so if you want to get to work on time.
But, brilliant as modern machines are, I find them somewhat sterile, anodyne and lacking in character compared to those of my youth. Maybe this is why I find myself drawn to a new 300GTS? It has all the attributes of modernity but some of the need for 'owner involvement' of the older designs.
I have no trouble with the idea of investing a little time, effort (and money) in protecting a new scoot from the ravages of the U.K. weather. I just need to get on with it and buy one!
Over here in "Urop" Cellulose paint hasn't been used for decades due to it's cyanide content. Plus, modern water based resin paints are superior in so many other ways.
Ironfoot, Waxoyl applied under the floor area prevents and will kill any existing rust in that area. Applied behind the front apron, and a nice thick coat over the seams will kill any access to oxygen and moisture, the main proponents of oxidisation. Removing the floor and back apron panels isn't really a project. It's really easy. It takes just a couple of hours to do the whole job properly. Wiping Waxoyl around the engine bay area takes just 10 mins and the net result it no rust ever! I think it's the thought of doing it for most folks that puts them off. They don't realise just how easy it is to do. No technical knowledge needed, just a screwdriver and a quick read up on it first to know where the screws are. Remember, the Vespas are amongst the easiest bikes on the road to diy and generally work on. Believe me, I've worked on just about every bike you can think of and the Vespas are a dream in that respect.
Note: in one of the post earlier in this thread, someone commented on the way Waxoyl changes colour to yellow as time goes by. Well, it's yellow to start with, but it changes colour to a darker orange if it's applied to a rusty area. But only in a rusty area. This means the chemicals in the product are working and it's absorbing the rust and killing it. That's all. No need to do anything except just leave it.