(A hole from the wheelarch into the sill caused by the rust)
Yesterday while adjusting the handbrake for the MOT i removed the inner wheel arch cover and the inspection hole and had a look at the sills on my car. I put the torch up to the hole and gingerly moved over to look in, not knowing what to expect especially as one sill once had water in it from the drain hole being blocked a few years ago, here is what i seen:
(clear waxoyl was used on the other side)
A sigh of relief was breathed when i seen they are in good condition, the waxoyl, keeping the lower door seal clips in place and drain holes unblocked has helped
The lower part of the wheelarch can fill with crap so i gave it a good clean down, let it dry and then some copper grease. I dont know if copper grease is the best thing to use to prevent rust but it works on brake lines and should do until i get another go at the waxoyl:
Is there any other rust prevention things that you do to your own car, ive got a few small bubbles on the front bonnet but ive used a grease gun and pumped the box section round the front of the bonnet with grease. The rest of the car except for the aftermarket towbar frame, and fuel tank bracket is free of rust.
I guess copper slip is mostly grease and it will repel water just the same as anything else, with the added advantage that it won't melt if your car gets extremely hot...
