Corotec - Rust Proofing, Classic Car Restoration

INSPECTION

The vehicle is subject to an initial inspection. We also use a boroscope which will give us an idea of key areas to address.
We have detailed knowledge of many classic cars and know exactly where to look for hidden rust.
Many classic cars rust under factory seamsealer and underseal we are meticulous and thorough with our investigation.
Based on the initial findings and with consent of the owner we now dig deeper with a second more detailed inspection.
Depending on what has been agreed we carefully remove components taking extreme care not to damage fragile trims clips and seals.
We work methodically and carefully examining inside box sections, sills and crossmembers, inside door frames and leading edges of all panels.
Images of any rust found are photographed and sent to the owner.

PLANNING

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Based on the findings of our inspection we discuss the best way to move forward with the owner. Every vehicle is different requiring a bespoke package to suit.
We email our proposed work plan detailing the areas of the chassis we are addressing, timescale and costs.
Only when the work plan has been agreed by the owner will the treatment begin.
If the rust has perforated the steel we can cut it out and weld in fresh metal.
We work closely with a trusted local painter who can rectify any paintwork as required.

PREPARATION

Depending on what has been agreed with the owner we commence preparing the vehicle for the application of rust inhibiting waxes. Please note all steps listed in this section are as a guide only and any fittings removed will have been previously approved by the owner.
Careful steam cleaning of floor and all four inner wheelarches.
Degreaser applied to above areas and cleaned again.
Salt neutralising solution applied to above areas and cleaned again.
Vehicle thoroughly air dried.
Remaining trims removed eg. wheelarches, bodykit, spoilers, plastic covers, carpet, glass, interior etc

TREATMENT

PREPARATION

Rust is ground down and rust converter applied which stabilises and prevents further corrosion.
Using specialist equipment hot cavity wax is sprayed under pressure into the vehicle chassis.
The wax contains rust inhibitors and has excellent penetrating properties. It seals against moisture stopping existing rust and preventing new rust forming.
Hot wax is injected into the chassis in several places including inside box sections cross members and sills. A/B/C posts etc
Complete floor and inner wheel wells coated with a tough yet flexible coating which also contains rust inhibitors.
Inner frames of doors (full 360 degree treatment of inner frame) bootlid and bonnet are sprayed with hot cavity wax which penetrates deep into the structure.
A full list of work carried out is sent to the owner along with images and a certificate for your service history.
Free health check and top up after six months. All our work is guaranteed.

Rust prevention was not a priority for many car manufacturers and they paid little attention to applying anti rust coatings and underseal to vulnerable areas.

Many vehicles rolled off the production line with areas of the chassis completely untreated leaving them exposed to moisture and rapidly accelerating corrosion.

Factory underseal becomes brittle with age, cracking and allowing moisture ingress resulting in the steel corroding underneath.

If left to corrode it can take hold in spectacular fashion compromising the structural integrity of the vehicle.

Prevention is better than a cure.

Seemingly immaculate classic cars if checked over carefully can be found corroding in hidden areas including behind trims / window seals, under sound deadening and even under factory applied seamsealer and underseal.

Poor design leads to hidden water traps corroding the chassis from inside out often in hard to reach and unprotected areas.

Maintaining your classic car is an important part of ownership for longevity and preventing costly repairs in the future.

Regular checks must be made including inside the chassis and in hidden areas to make sure corrosion is not starting.

You could keep your classic in a dehumidified bubble and never expose it to moisture - but whats the fun in that?

We believe classic cars should be driven and enjoyed as much as possible.

With our help you can have the peace of mind that the car is protected and ready for your next adventure!

We are classic car enthusiasts and have restored hundreds of classic cars over the last 25 years.

It is only once inspected by a trained eye that corrosion and previous poor repairs can be revealed perhaps made at a time when the value of the vehicle was significantly less than in todays market or were simply not carried out to an acceptable standard.

Whatever the case we are here to help, whether for rust repairs, corrosion prevention with wax injection or protecting the floor and and chassis with special antirust coatings.

We believe classics should be driven and enjoyed as they were designed to be - and with our help they can!

Protect. Preserve. Enjoy.

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