Rust proofing the underside

[dave23572]

I've done this job also.
It's hard and messy work, but well worth it.

Most ZS' will be pretty rusty underneath by now, mine was!

Well worth doing if you're planning on keeping your ZS long term.

[LukeZS96]

Originally Posted by dave23572

Most ZS' will be pretty rusty underneath by now, mine was!

Well worth doing if you're planning on keeping your ZS long term.

I've had a look at mine and the only bit of rust underneath is a small bit on the bottom of the spare wheel well and that's only surface rust. I'm taking the prevention is better than cure route with it.

[p_b82]

mine was bad, so has been done as part of this year's holiday to the farm with rally_matt.... not sure what he used, but he has done the underbody - he has the ability to get it up in the air though so makes it easier!

[redzs]

Did mine with clear waxoyl when new and repeated three years later.
Only driven in summer so is keeping ok.

[talkingcars]

Mine was marked down on under body corrision at the MOT, looks to be the usual rear of the front wheel arches.

It also looks like the front has been replaced with a welding seam across the front floor pan!

[ZS180V6]

Do you need to treat the rust first ?

[talkingcars]

If you don't it will carry on rusting away but you wont be able to see it.

[LukeZS96]

Yeah I will be grinding back the surface rust thats already there and spraying it up with primer first. Cheers for the advice lads

[talkingcars]

Grinding is a bit harsh, I'd wire brush the loose stuff off and then use a rust convertor.

[ZS180V6]

Originally Posted by talkingcars

Grinding is a bit harsh, I'd wire brush the loose stuff off and then use a rust convertor.

Me too