[TowerTalk] re , coating yagis[waxoyl]

[John E.Cleeve]

Clearly this gentleman has not used Waxoyl. 
It does dry to a firm, but flexible surface, it looks and feels just 
like dry beeswax, without mechanical damage, scratches etc. it lasts 
for many years,and in my own experience, since 1979, without any 
corrosion problems whatsoever. As to the source in the USA, the last 
time I asked that question of the manufacturers, they said that in the 
USA it was known as "Rustguard" and used in the marine and coastal 
environment, however, I understand that it is also imported as Waxoyl, 
for use by companies that specialise in the bodywork of UK 
manufactured cars. But, as I suggested, type "Waxoyl" into your search 
engine, or contact the manufacturers, Hammerite in the UK, they do 
have a Web site.    73, John G3JVC.

On Sun Sep 11  8:14 , 'almacottage' <almacottage at btopenworld.com> sent:

>the waxoyl is an underbody protection used for vehicles but an oily 
rather than varnish type substance .
>
>it is similar to the shelac ? fluid used on transformers but has 
paraffin or similar  mixed with it to keep it more pliable .
>
>if you can find something called NATO  FLUID this is the stuff to 
use , it is used by navy and military etc to protect steel and one 
coat usually lasts a year or longer, it is much like diesel for 
viscosity at first but dries out to form a thin sticky protective  
coating .
>
>another option is to use ignition sealer from auto suppliers but this 
would be more expensive way of doing it due to using aerosol cans 
which arent cheap and dont hold so much fluid .
>
>to protect the nuts and bolts and feedpoint fittings try to get some 
BATTERY TERMINAL  protector which is used to spray onto 12v battery 
terminals to stop them corroding, i use this on my gamma matches and 
any bolts etc , it doesnt really come off in a long time .
> terminal protector comes in spray cans and is much like a spray on 
grease and  is much same as silicone grease in a spray can , once 
sprayed onto parts the "foam" will settle and form a uniform  layer 
over the parts coated .
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