Apologies for the audio not being the best. Turns out my mic wasn’t properly plugged in so it was defaulting to my phone mic 🤦🏼‍♂️

Finally someone has done an update video. Sounds like it’s done a decent job. Will do mine before she is garaged up for the winter. Great video 👍🏽

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Go for it! Thanks for watching!

I did my e46 m3 around 10 months ago, was under it today and was quite pleased on how it looked, have enough of the supply to re-apply soon. My rear arches are staring to bubble now. but it is a common issue.

Enjoyed the update on the lanoguard would love to see fjrs with there own you tube channel .

I spray on transmission oil or vegetable oil to the underside. Its very cheap and works for 6-12 months depending on use

Great video mate. As the car is a keeper, you can certainly plan to the rust and floor repairs when it suit you.

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Totally mate. Plus she is 14 years old now so a little rust is expected. It’s nothing major but needs sorting.

I’ve about 30 years of experience of trying to slow down rust on every day driving vehicles. Such a pity the manufacturer doesn’t paint the subframes and running gear properly. For many years I used waxoyl it dries out and cracks I eventually stepped up to Dinitrol 3125. I have just tried lanoguard for two years and not very impressed. I’m going back to 3125 but will try fluid film as well but I think it’s similar to lanoguard. Lanoguard is easy to apply and better than nothing but it doesn’t stand up to washing like 3125.

Just had my 911 done. Any form of preservation can only be good 😊👍

Going to use this product myself on my Mk3 ST Focus after seeing this update. Cheers 👍

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Awesome 👍🏻

I would just cut to the chase and buy a set of second hand subframes and arms then get those blasted and powdercoated. I know the rear subframe and arms are identical to standard focus/STs, the front subframe is identical too (just the bigger front arb on the RS) but the front arms are different so youd need RS arms or have yours taken off then blast and powdercoat those at the same time. Its the lacklustre paint finish that Ford did on the subframes/arms that leads to the scabby-ness thatll just keep recurring.

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

I hear you mate. This will happen eventually I promise 😂

Good to see your prevention work is still doing it’s job. Not bad at all considering you did it on the drive mate. 👍🏻

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Exactly mate. Can’t complain too much!

Looking pretty good under there Gary 👌

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Thanks 👍

Does it dry or stay moist,I don’t want loads of dust sticking to it

I’m just about to do my underbody too, so thanks for the inspiration. My rear wheel arches are bubbling too and above the top of the windscreen (weirdly)! Have you checked underneath the roof rack mounts? Water pools there, mine are starting to rust up there.

@CarFocused

10 ай бұрын

Hi mate thanks for watching! I haven’t dared to take off the roof rail trims yet haha. I might have a peak in the access points though. It’s off to the bodyshop soon for a bit of an assessment so we’ll see where I go from there.

I've got 2 say 4 it's year the RS isn't looking 2 shabby underneath I'd be happy with that Gary

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Yea it could be a lot worse for a 14 year old car!

How many miles since you did it mate ?

I would get the sill ends done ASAP as you may have caught them just in time to grind the rust back, treat and seal. Much longer and they're going to need welding.

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

That’s the plan mate. Ideal winter work I guess. May as well get the arches done too!

@jimmyjt16

11 ай бұрын

Deffintely. On the whole though it doesn't loot too bad. Just needs a bit of preventative work to tidy it up as they all do now.

nice just done my MR2....that overspray I thought at first the liners were off!!!! Jeez

@CarFocused

3 ай бұрын

Does my head in mate - the previous owner had the front arch repaired after it was dented and they made a right mess in there 🤦🏼‍♂️

Bilt hamber dynx uc for me the brown one as it’s heavy duty got it on both of my golf’s doesn’t wash of attracts a little dust but washes of use atom Mac after every wash cars look like new underneath

That's alot of rust, is that typical on a ford?

Am same as you with my mk2 rs i could do with a week on cleaning under the car then treat it.

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Get it done mate you’ll be happy when it’s finished!

I'm not that impressed really, especially if you have to redo it every year. I prefer Dinitrol treatments, particularly the black undercoat. It last years, and its only in high impact areas such as rear arches where you have to touch in the odd area where its washed away. For those of us who live up north where the roads are sprayed with salt for 6 months every year, Dinitrol is my preference.

@thebomber5028

3 ай бұрын

It's very good for a do it yaself product saves money and doing every year os no big deal

@PiaggioCenter

2 ай бұрын

That’s what I thought. Not impressed at all. Throwing money at it every year, you may as well save up for the next car 😂 And he has a ‘pre MOT inspection’ too. That’s another waste of money. I was an MOT tester by the way.

@MrSoppysod

Ай бұрын

I like it and it gives me a chance to look around the underneath each year and check it’s all okay. Takes me about an hour and it really has prevented any rust from forming and where it is rusty seems to stop it getting worse.

Did my fiesta st a couple of months ago and I hope it’s a worthy investment

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

It’s good stuff mate.

Sorry to say mate that basic Beaton black spray at a quarter of the price will offer just as good protection. The landrover guys think it’s rubbish as do I. General waxoyl based products would last ages bud

Worry about the surface rust on the body before the suspension beds and parts. It’s in good nick, just needs a spruce up round the edges….but who doesn’t? 😮😅

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Yea the sill ends are a little concern now. It needs the skirts removing and then the arches doing and any rust on the sills doing all at the same time, along with that OS front wing. Free and Johnny are likely to do a stage 1 underside treatment for me over the winter.

Are you just sealing in rust ?

Has anyone tried dry ice cleaning then apply

Did you consider using a "rust converter" product ?

@CarFocused

10 ай бұрын

I’m planning on an underside resto over the next couple of years so just wanted a product that would halt any further corrosion and offer some protection in the meantime - this seemed to fit the bill!

Those lift arms are basically touching the bottom side of your sideskirts, hope theres no damage 🤒

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Nah no damage mate it’s the lightest of touches. They’ll be resprayed soon anyway 😂

It’s interesting to see how the Lanoguard has held up to the test of time. It’s done something to aid the corrosion resistance. So your last video got me thinking about my MK4 Mondeo Titanium X. That’s an 08 reg, with the usual underside corrosion. So I applied Neutrarust 661 to kill the corrosion. Then applied Ambersil corrosion inhibitor. I’ll have to see how my rear subframe & arms see out the winter assault..?

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Would be interesting to see how it performs!

@tidysampler585

11 ай бұрын

@@CarFocused absolutely, yes. I’ve researched the Neutrarust 661, and it performs extremely well. So the Ambersil product has been used in my family on one of the cars. And it’s works really well on an 04 reg E46 330CI.

@pure_awareness

4 ай бұрын

How's the corrosion protection going?

Obviously, you didn't treat the rusty areas, maybe double coats next time 😅

Does lanoguard attract dirt?

@CarFocused

8 ай бұрын

You will find that little bits of road dust will stick to it over time.

I swear by the stuff, mines holding up well!

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Yea it’s good stuff mate as you can see mine is still doing well too 👍🏻

Not suprised the Mountune ST hasnt sold, waay overpriced.

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

Owner wouldn’t budge on price for ages!

i think Lanoguard is about £70 odd Quid, i'd rather just Scrape the rust off and Spray it with Hammerite or something

I wouldn't want to apply something every 12 months...every 3 years maybe

Chassis guard- same stuff half the price and buy a spray bottle from b and m or a pound shop and apply it. It's still tacky and will attract grit that will stick to it??? Salt grit from a gritter hmmmm

But Fords are made to rust😀

@CarFocused

10 ай бұрын

Lol pretty much! 10 year lifespan 😂

It’s shocking a 09 can rust so bad

@CarFocused

2 ай бұрын

It’s 15 years old now, they don’t last forever. Similar age BMW’s can also be shocking!

@ridewithandrei

2 ай бұрын

​@@CarFocused we've been building cars for a while now, i don t think we should normalize 15 years as "being old". There is enough technology to counteract these durability issues but it seems that the business model seems to follow Apple, one small upgrade each year so you can sell more.

@CarFocused

2 ай бұрын

@@ridewithandrei totally agree but it’s a 15 year Old Ford - it’s always going to happen 😂

Doing something is better than doing nothing. 99% of owners do nothing to protect their cars from rust.

@CarFocused

Ай бұрын

Totally mate.

Wouldn’t touch a Ford !! Never had one ! Only German or Japanese is the moto ! Dad swears by his fords ! Constantly something wrong with them ! New cars ! breaking down rust issues electrical issues ! Nope 👎🏻

I bought a 2017 Focus RS sold because of RUST in 2020 Stealth Grey . Spent just over $8,000 on paint, and I have the receipts. 😢😢 I will 1st say zero rust underbody , problems. Hood repaint 3 times, both areas where the front fender meets bumper and same where rear bumper meets body. Both sides Rust, Rust, rust... rear door handle area, front under doors, I was blown away, I wanted to keep the car so bad, but I'm not repainting any vehicle yearly.

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

That sucks man. Ford have been terrible at rust protection over the years 😢 I kind of expect it with my car now though as it’s nearly 15 years old.

@chriszaiser

11 ай бұрын

@CarFocused at that age for sure, but at 23k miles I knew I was in for a ride so to speak... other than rust I will say the MK3 has the most capable drivetrain out of any vehicle out there.

Where is the orange focus st advertised @carfocused

@CarFocused

11 ай бұрын

It’s been on Autotrader bud 👍🏻

Waxoil better or save your oil from oil change and use that it’s free and lasts

@fintan2830

25 күн бұрын

Used engine oil contains acid as a result of the chemical reaction between exhaust gas and water. So it will eat metal over time

It’s rubbish it doesn’t even last 12 months, absolutely useless, every year omg waste of money

@Generalkenobi325

12 күн бұрын

It does last twelve months it just starts become weathered by then so just needs a top up it’s not gone completly by the end of every twelve months and it’s not exactly expensive stuff? It’s so easy to apply and costs like 100 quid which while last a few years. Far cheaper than replacing bushes or suspension that will perish if there left unprotected. People spend than much on a night out! It’s a bargain if you ask me