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by Joske Vermeule, September 1
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Learner Plates Off!
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Must admit, I am leaning towards purchasing some of this stuff :- Lanoguard![[Linked Image]](https://www.buzzweld.co.uk/user/products/Vehicle%20Underbody%20&%20Chassis%20Care%20Kit.jpg)
Ian S
2019 Sports Green Plus 4
2025 Hyper Blue Mercedes 180 CLA
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Does it flow at ambient temps unlike waxoyl? From their advert it does seem good
JohnV6
2022 CX Plus Four
2025 Renault Scenic Alpine etech "Yvette"
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Scruffy Oik Member of the Inner Circle
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Must admit, I am leaning towards purchasing some of this stuff :- LanoguardI've never come across this stuff before but TBH when Bilt Hamber Dynax is available I've never bothered to look at anything else. If it's good enough to protect oil rigs it'll do for the bottom of my Mog.
Tim H.
1986 4/4 VVTi Sport, 2002 LR Defender, 2022 Mini Cooper SE
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L - Learner Plates On
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L - Learner Plates On
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Likewise. All Bilt Hamber products come out top in tests/reviews. Underbody, releasing agent, waxes etc etc. Never saw the need to use anything else. Tried a few over the 40 + years of owning classics/hobby cars. In winter, I am careful how I use them. Maximum one month at the outside between drives and try to pick a dry day. I find not using hobby cars daily makes it a more special occasion when I do. I have a couple of workhorse daily drivers, (Volvos) which seem impervious to the ravages of winter roads. I keep my hobby cars as nice as possible but hate washing them!
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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Just barreling along Needs to Get Out More!
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I thought I was bad.
If I thought too much about all the above I wouldn’t sleep Yes, perhaps a little dramatic, but you'd be surprised what's corroding in hidden spots, DW's comments above of regular inspection are very worthwhile BTW...I need to point out that I use all my classics all year, this weekend I will be braving a run in the old F Super, no hood even exists, no heater, no shock absorbers, one useless vacuum wiper & currently using hand starter as the bendix is a bit dodgy - but proper old style fun driving it
Jon M
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Must admit, I am leaning towards purchasing some of this stuff :- LanoguardSeems to be getting good reviews In Land Rover circles but another Bilt Hamber user here. Oh and do not get too complacent about aluminium, the biggest issues on both of my Defenders (and the Morgan) have been related to the ali.
Brian
Jersey and Spain
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Sir S1'a'lot Talk Morgan Expert
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I have Sploshed both Dynatrol and Bilt hamber on the rear crossmember of my woman’s defender ever since new. I find they both dry up and crack during summer months
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2023 Plus 4 (woman’s)
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About 3,000 miles a year for me. I try to avoid salted roads in winter, but really enjoy winter drives. I’ve never thought of my 4/4 as an investment, but it is nice that depreciation is negligible. As a friend once said: “having a beautiful car and not using it, for fear of depreciation; is a bit like having a beautiful girlfriend and not making love, for fear of spoiling her for her next boyfriend!”  Bud 4/4 - Stanley But hang on! Surely in car terms a Trad, being a pretty old model, is more of a case of someone's granny. Is your friend into Grab a Granny Night down at the local?  Mind you one of our cars definitely comes into the "old banger" category. Mind you your pals line of argument is the same one I use when explaining why I prefer a Fezza to a Porker. Its a bit like comparing Sophia Loren with Angela Merkel. One is attractive. The other is reliable.
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Part of the Furniture
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Part of the Furniture
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Evening All
Hope we are all well,
I've seen a few classics (VW Transporter MK1, Hillman Avenger, Ford Capri MK1, Jaguar S Type) in use this weekend on the heavily salted and wet roads in my area, which got me thinking.
My Morgan is now effectively off road until next year due to the weather etc, I don't drive it in the rain unless its unavoidable, I also get unsure when its heavily overcast. And as soon as salt appears that marks the end of the driving year.
I know many would say it's just a car and to enjoy it, but its not just any car if that makes sense? I normsally manage around 3000 miles a year.
However as a debate point - Am I being too precious towards it?
Thoughts welcome as always! I am going to be brutal and honest. Most of us are of a certain age age and are much nearer the end than the beginning. Stop worrying about the f***ing car - just live in the moment and enjoy it and drive it(cold and dry is okay - not a complete maniac)as much as possible before you depart this mortal coil. All these cars will outlive us and be running about when we are long gone - they are potentially immortal - we are not! Amen. Am I wrong? Right - now I have got that off my chest - time for another 
2021 Lapis Blue Plus 6  You know it makes sense!  2016 Carmine Red 991.2 C4S
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Right in my book .... when the Bank calls you in to review your finances and the advisor tells you to stop saving money and enjoy it instead, you know it's time to push the boat out and live for today!! (Of course, if your Doctor says the same thing then you need to get your skates on!! .... but not got to that one yet)  K
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