The Volvo thread

[Bonefish Blues]

Highly effective, extremely easy to apply, doesnt hide any crud or rot, actively drives out moisture and even salt crystals. You'll cry tears of joy first time you apply it.

I'm seeing it referenced an awful lot at the moment. Doesn't it need quite frequent reapplication though? I used a military spec treatment on an MX5 bitd.

 

[Drago]

Every year to two years, but the application is easy beyond belief.

 

[T4tomo]

Every year to two years, but the application is easy beyond belief.

is it derived from sheep i.e Lanolin? the best way to waterproof your work boots was to spend a day clipping sheep and let the lanolin work its way into the leather.

 

[Drago]

is it derived from sheep i.e Lanolin? the best way to waterproof your work boots was to spend a day clipping sheep and let the lanolin work its way into the leather.

Aye laddie, from sheep wool rather than from dead sheep themselves. It's used as a marine anti corrosion urgent, far better than any wax, paint or bitumen type system,p.

 

[Bonefish Blues]

I think some of their claims are rather, well, 'extravagant' iyswim

Lanolin products have been around for many years prior to this one. Here's a well-proven alternative (sans Lanoguard's marketing premium!) from well-regarded rust specialists:

https://www.rust.co.uk/product/cat/underbody-and-cavity-waxes/corrolan-sustainable-rust-proofing/

 

[Drago]

There's another firm thatmdoes a very good one but I'm having a mind fart. They also do one with a black tint. Stand by...

Edit - t'is Buzzweld. I can't see it being terribly different chemically, and the cost per volume is indeed much less than LG.

 

[CXRAndy]

Dintrol is a well known body protection coating. Comes in dark, and clear

 

[T4tomo]

Lanolin products have been around for many years prior to this one.

yes since the dawn of sheep, they swear by it for keeping their fleece waterproof....

 

[Bonefish Blues]

yes since the dawn of sheep, they swear by it for keeping their fleece waterproof....

How do shepherds apply it?

 

[Jameshow]

How do shepherds apply it?

Probably with a wool roller

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

yes since the dawn of sheep, they swear by it for keeping their fleece waterproof....

Stops them shrinking in the rain

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Tuesday 28th

Apologies for poor image quality

Spotted, whilst having a walk to the local ASDA last night, l’ve not seen it around here before

 

[T4tomo]

Tuesday 28th

Apologies for poor image quality

Spotted, whilst having a walk to the local ASDA last night, l’ve not seen it around here before

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My first Volvo was an S70 saloon - which I think is what that is unless its an 850 saloon.

 

[Jameshow]

My first Volvo was an S70 saloon - which I think is what that is unless its an 850 saloon.

Yeap it's a s70 basically a facelifted 850..

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Tuesday 28th

Apologies for poor image quality

Spotted, whilst having a walk to the local ASDA last night, l’ve not seen it around here before

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Saw it again this evening

It’s a