Inner wing goo.

1. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #1 4th April 2014, 13:30

   Hello.
   
   I've stripped the track car to install a new gearbox and currently tackling the rust on the inner wings. Whilst preparing the area, I've come across a light grey goo. I presume its some sort of inner arch metal protection paint or coating from the factory. The rust has set in behind it and it flakes away in most places - the rot is contained to the usual parts, so I'm on with that.
   
   My question is about how to get the goo off. I have some jenoline to get splashed on so need to take it back to the metal.
   
   Would a heat gun assist with the goo?
   Is it a tar like substance? the wire wheel doesn't like it.
   
   I'm guessing I'll find the same on the rear?
2. chompy Established Member Joined: Jan 2008 Scotland Posts: 1764 Because racecar

   #2 4th April 2014, 13:40

   do you mean seam sealer?
3. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #3 4th April 2014, 13:51

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by chompy do you mean seam sealer?

   Its not just on the seams (like I can see inside the car).
   It covers 90% of the inner wings and is noticeably thicker at the bottom of the wings where the rust hasn't got behind it. More like a protective plasticky type paint.
4. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #4 4th April 2014, 13:54

   Theres no underseal on the inner wings from factory nor the underside of them as far as i know/. edit; wheel arches have underseal yeah. any pics?
   
   wonder if the prev owner has lashed it on before sale as a cover up
5. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #5 4th April 2014, 13:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle Theres no underseal on the inner wings from factory nor the underside of them as far as i know. any pics? wonder if the prev owner has lashed it on before sale as a cover up

   I'll get some pics, I think that'll be best.
6. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #6 4th April 2014, 18:24

   here we go:
   
   
   
   
   
   The other side looks like it doesn't have as much. you can see where the wire wheels doesn't like it.
7. Pricklep Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 31279 Citroen Saxo VTS, S60 D5

   #7 4th April 2014, 18:36

   I think that looks like waxoyl stuff.
   
   I thought you meant the inner wings as in in the engine bay/underside not the wheel arches lol.
   
   Yeah they have underseal, same colour as the car painted.
8. sri_130 Frequent Poster Joined: Apr 2012 Doyncaster Posts: 783

   #8 4th April 2014, 18:42

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Prickle I think that looks like waxoyl stuff. I thought you meant the inner wings as in in the engine bay/underside not the wheel arches lol. Yeah they have underseal, same colour as the car painted.

   Sorry.
   
   So how to get that off - heat gun?
9. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #9 4th April 2014, 18:48

   A scraper combined with an old screwdriver.