At Frank Barton Motors we are available to treat the underside of your car with the protection it deserves. Vehicles are generally an investment so why not protect your investment.
We use a product called Lanoguard™ which is a lanolin based clear fluid which covers the whole underside of your vehicle. It is safe to use on all materials fitted to the underside of your vehicle.
We would need your vehicle for 2/3 days to carry out the full treatment. We start with a condition assessment and will make any repair recommendations to you at this point. Then the underside and wheel arch areas are jet washed to remove any road debris. Then we leave the vehicle to completely dry. Any covers are removed to aid application. See our facts below.
Lanoguard has been formulated from a lanolin base – which gives it three key properties:
- It hermetically seals to the surface it sits on (provides a barrier between the surface and the environment which displaces all oxygen and moisture, making rust chemically impossible).
- It has a natural attraction to metals (it can be sprayed onto existing rust, as it will attract to the metal underneath and slowly push off the oxidation over time.
- It doesn’t require a keyed surface (most conventional products require a ‘keyed’ heavily prepped and de-rusted surface. Lanoguard requires minimal prep because lanolin will happily sit on top of existing rust).
These properties work together to bring the benefits of Lanoguard. Our products are:
- Jet wash resistant (up to 3000psi)
- Heat resistant up to 450°C (use on exhaust, engine etc.)
- Non-evaporating
- Non-conductive to 70,000 volts
- Non-flammable
- Non-perishing (they can be used on rubbers and plastics, meaning no masking up is required)
- Petrol and diesel resistant
- Natural (non-harmful to the applicator with minimal PPE needed)
- Non-petroleum based with no overspray (low mess, low clean-up, clean workshop!)
Our products can be used anywhere a regular grease or spray lubricant would be used to waterproof, protect from corrosion and provide anti-seize with a formula that will stay in place doing its job far longer because it doesn’t evaporate like conventional petroleum lubricants. They products are also silicone-free and so are body shop friendly too.
Lanoguard prevents and completely stops rust developing further. It will creep, bind, and bond underneath surface rust. It creates a barrier by hermetically sealing to the surface stopping water and oxygen getting in, therefore not allowing rust to develop. Lanoguard doesn’t remove existing rust, but it does bond to the metal surface below – over time it will slowly seep underneath surface rust and push off oxidation. It doesn’t remove rust completely, but it can improve and nourish the surface over time.
Lanoguard reaches its final state around 7 to 10 days after application. Day 0 it is “oily” day 3 “soft” and final state is dry to the touch, but you know something is there. Like a candle to feel. Maybe a little softer. It dries to a clear / transparent semi satin wet look and stays that way for some months eventually dulling a little. But always stays clear; and of course, you can jet wash it to clean it back to how it was when you put it on. It is best to not drive the vehicle for 24hours to let it get through the first part of the curing process.
Lanoguard has been designed for yearly/seasonal applications. It should be topped up at least once a year to ensure continuous protection. Although due to the simple application process there’s no harm in doing an Autumn & Spring application! The product is broken down by UV, so the more it is exposed to sunlight the shorter its life span. Inside box sections or inner chassis for example, it will last longer.
Please visit Lanoguard.co.uk for a more in-depth insight to the products and the applications. This fact sheet has been provided by Frank Barton Motors with the permission of Lanoguard Limited using their material.
Frank Barton Motors – Treatment Price List (2023/2024)
£295 – Small Car/SUV
£395 – Small Van/4×4
£495 – Van/Minibus
(Subsequent Annual Treatments from £99)
Due to our site layout, we cannot offer the service to large vehicles. Prices Above can change at any time. Before any product application is carried out, your vehicle will be inspected, and any defects reported to you. Once ready for treatment your vehicle will be prepared inline with the Lanoguard recommendations found on the Lanoguard website.
Here are some pictures showing the before and after this treatement.