Kart Waterproofing

Harry_Dowd · February 15, 2021, 10:09pm

Hi Everyone
I’m looking to store a bare chassis and was wondering the best way to keep it from rusting
Any help is appreciated

hallkbrdz · February 15, 2021, 10:11pm

Light oil rubbed on it?

Harry_Dowd · February 15, 2021, 10:12pm

Thanks for the reply
Do you recommend any certain oil type

tjkoyen · February 15, 2021, 10:13pm

I rub a light layer of olive oil on my cast iron pans to keep them from rusting.

Harry_Dowd · February 15, 2021, 10:14pm

Thanks TJ
I’ve heard about coating the chassis in 2 stroke oil
Does this sound viable or just a myth

hallkbrdz · February 15, 2021, 10:15pm

Any light oil should do - 3 in 1, thread cutting oil, even new motor oil. Water doesn’t mix with oil, so no oxidation for the steel.

KartingIsLife · February 15, 2021, 10:16pm

Two stroke oil seems excessive. 3 in 1 or WD 40 would work.

Harry_Dowd · February 15, 2021, 10:18pm

Thanks
Does the WD40 need re applying every couple of days if it drips off

KartingIsLife · February 15, 2021, 10:25pm

I’ve found it leaves a residue for a long time.

da_sniffa32 · February 15, 2021, 11:03pm

Olive oil? Really?! If that works than that’ll be perfect or WD40

WheelSpin · February 15, 2021, 11:04pm

WD40 & call it good.

tjkoyen · February 15, 2021, 11:35pm

Slather it in sesame oil and park it up next to a propane heater and walk into the delicious smell of Asian cuisine every time you go into your garage.

Charles_Kaneb · February 16, 2021, 2:52am

Linseed oil in the frame and axle, shaken around well, will prevent corrosion as long as it stays on.

Alternatively, if it’s just a bare frame - install a few clamps in your studs and hang it from a wall in your house. Put a couple of old tennis balls over the seat stays and steering holders.

Richard_Jacques · February 16, 2021, 4:33am

I’m with Spencer. I keep my energy at home outside but covered. I coat the whole thing with WD. Every 4 months or so I power wash it and re coat it. All good.