I'd like to wax/seal some new struts that will be going on the car shortly. I have Sonus MotorKote, fk1000p, Optiseal, and Collinite 845. I'm leaning toward MotorKote. The new Opti-Coat 2.0 would be the best I suppose, but I don't have that yet. Any recommendations on tough wax or sealant?
wax for struts
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Street5927
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Collinite 845 Insulator Wax.
Bill D
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I'll second 845, probably easier to apply to that sort of shape and ought to last a while.
Dan
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845, though nothing will really survive being sand blasted down there for long.
Kean
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Having used 845, OS and FK1000P, I would go with FK if possible. I think its got the edge in this scenario due when it comes to its abilty to shed contaminants relatively easily. The only issue may be ease of application. ....and I would apply no less than two coats with ample time between to allow the product to fully cure.
Accumulator
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Kean said:
Same opinion here, and I too have used all three on undercarriage bits (along with most every other LSP I use from Souveran, yeah Souveran, to UPP, KSG...you name it).
While doing it, I'd give some thought to also putting something on the mounting hardware; I like https://www.amsoil.com/storefront/amh.aspx for vehicles exposed to winter/salt/etc. but it's really messy stuff.
Bill D
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I think there could be some real value in seeing a liquid version of the FK100P. It could be used in applications such as this and perhaps the having to wait to apply the second coast lest there be complications issue could be solved?
Accumulator
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Blinky- I think it'll hold up well, just don't use a really potent APC to clean them up every time.