For classics, vintage cars & restorations
Classic & vintage car rust proofing
Rust protection for the car you'll never sell.
Mobile, at-your-home rust-proofing and cavity-wax injection for classics, vintage cars and fresh restorations — using Bilt Hamber Dynax UB, the system independently proven in ASTM-B117 salt-spray testing. We come to you across the South East and Midlands & North West.
Excellent · 47 Google reviews
Before & after video
included on every job
Excellent · 47 Google reviews
- Lab-proven Bilt Hamber Dynax
- Cavity injection included
- Before & after video on every job
- We come to your driveway
We get old cars
Why classics are different
A classic isn't a daily driver, and it shouldn't be protected like one. Here's what really threatens the car you've put your heart into.
Stored more than driven
Classics spend most of their life parked. It's trapped moisture in a damp garage — not road miles — that quietly rots the metal during a winter layup.
Cavities the factory never sealed
Box sections, sills, chassis rails and inner arches were rarely protected properly when the car was built. That's exactly where rust starts and hides.
Older steel rusts from inside out
Decades-old metal and past repairs corrode from within. By the time it shows on the surface, the damage underneath is usually well advanced.
Done once, done right
For a car you intend to keep, the goal isn't a quick spray-over. It's deep, lasting protection that preserves years of work and money.
Want the detail? See our 8-step process →
What's included
Deep protection, on your driveway
Every classic gets the full treatment — not a quick spray-and-go. We come to your home, treat the car properly, and send you the proof.
- Cavity-wax injection into sills, arches, chassis rails and box sections — where classic rust starts
- Underside sealed with Bilt Hamber Dynax UB, proven in ASTM-B117 salt-spray testing
- Loose rust mechanically de-scaled back to sound metal first
- A before & after video of the underside, so you see exactly what was done
From £399 — exact price depends on the vehicle and how much prep it needs.
The honest comparison
Why Bilt Hamber, not Waxoyl or Lanoguard
The forums argue about this endlessly. Here's the straight answer for a car you intend to keep.
Waxoyl / bitumen-style underseal
A good product in its day.
- Reaches cavities?
- Limited
- Stays flexible?
- Can crack & peel
- Salt-spray tested?
- No (independent)
- How long it lasts
- Trapped water can accelerate rust
Lanolin-based (e.g. Lanoguard)
Easy to apply, but soft.
- Reaches cavities?
- Partial
- Stays flexible?
- Stays soft, washes thin
- Salt-spray tested?
- No (independent)
- How long it lasts
- Needs frequent re-application
Bilt Hamber Dynax UB + cavity wax
What we use on every classic.
- Reaches cavities?
- Yes — injected deep
- Stays flexible?
- Flexible & self-healing
- Salt-spray tested?
- Yes — ASTM-B117
- How long it lasts
- Long-lasting protection
Bitumen-style underseals can peel and trap water against the steel, accelerating rust.Bilt Hamber Dynax UB stays flexible and self-heals. Read the full underseal comparison →
Diagnose → treat → protect
Our signature 8-step process
The same thorough method on every classic — with cavity injection as the step that matters most.
- 01
Getting your vehicle ready
We set up on your driveway — no garage drop-off, no waiting room.
- 02
Remove all undertrays
Off come the covers so every hidden surface can be reached.
- 03
Before video inspection
We film the underside as-found, so you see exactly where you started.
- 04
Dry clean to remove debris
A thorough dry preparation — no trapped moisture under the seal.
- 05
Rust de-scaling
Loose rust is mechanically removed back to sound metal.
- 06
Cavity wax injection
The most important step — wax injected inside sills, arches and inner chassis where rust starts.
- 07
Bilt Hamber Dynax UB coating
A tough, lab-proven underbody coating sealed over the whole underside.
- 08
Final inspection & after video
We film the finished result so you can see the transformation.
Step 6 — cavity wax injection — is the most important part.For a classic, this is where rust hides and where deep protection makes or breaks the job.
Real jobs, real footage
Watch an older car get sealed
And remember — every customer receives their own before & after video of the work.
Underseal of a 1996 Subaru Legacy — rust-proof & undercoat
Rust underseal — BMW X3, 10-year-old Japanese import
Mid-restoration?
Best done while it's apart
If your car is stripped, in primer, or up on stands, the cavities and panels are accessible in a way they never will be again once it's back together. Treat it now and you avoid paying to dismantle the car twice later.
We're happy to coordinate timing with your restorer or bodyshop, and our optional wheels-off service reaches the parts most people leave covered.
Honest, upfront pricing
What it costs
The prices most classics fall into. Vans, campers and motorhomes are priced on thefull price list.
Small car / hatch
e.g. Skoda Fabia, Ford Fiesta
£350
Medium–large car
e.g. Honda Civic, BMW 3 Series
£399
SUV / Land Rover / 4x4
e.g. Discovery, RAV4
£450
Travel
We cover up to 2 hours around each hub. We work from North London (N19) and Stoke-on-Trent.
- Within 1 hour of the hub£50
- Between 1 and 2 hours of the hub£75
Optional: Wheels-off service
We remove the wheels and arch liners to reach what others leave covered — the most thorough protection available.
Classics with existing surface rust may need extra prep time. Message us a few photos of the underside and we'll give you an exact price — no surprises.
Do you come to me?
We come to you
Two zones: the South East (up to 2 hours around North London) and the Midlands & North West (up to 2 hours around Stoke-on-Trent). Find your county:
Trusted by owners like you
What our customers say
“Such a great experience. Work done at my home and the workmanship is amazing. Attention to detail and I can't be happier!”
“Jason is a perfectionist and takes great pride in his work. It's really refreshing to see someone who really takes the time to make sure the job is perfect and goes above and beyond. Superb job.”
“Jason did a fabulous job of our Skoda Fabia. Worked non-stop all afternoon, kept me fully informed, and sent before and after videos of the work. A really genuine, honest, hard-working bloke. Thoroughly recommend.”
“Adam was excellent from start to finish. Arrived on time, pleasant to deal with, and carried out the work thoroughly. He also spotted other issues on my car. Highly recommended.”
Rated Excellent from 47 reviews on Google.
For the detail-obsessed
Classic car rust-proofing FAQ
Is this better than Waxoyl or Lanoguard for a classic?
My classic already has some surface rust — can you still treat it?
Will it spoil the look or smell of my car?
Should I do it before winter or a garage layup?
Can you work around my restoration?
How long does protection last, and do you offer maintenance?
Do you remove the wheels?
Still got a question? Message us
Protect it once, properly.
We'll come to your driveway, treat it with Bilt Hamber Dynax UB, and send you the before & after video.
Or call us on 07440 428 007
Stop the rot before it stops you.
Get a fixed quote in minutes, then pick a date that suits you. We come to your driveway — across the South East and the Midlands & North West.