LANOGUARD

How to Apply Lanoguard & Tips

Do you need know more about how to apply and troubleshoot Lanoguard products?

Below is all the information and resources you should need to get started protecting your valuable vehicles, motors and machinery.

A simple user guide, top tips, FAQs and some product specific user guides at the bottom of the page.

We also recommend heading over to our YouTube channel for detailed video tutorials from us.

Need any more assistance? Contact us, we'd love to hear from you!

Simple User Guide:

1. PREParation

Clean the surface to be treated and remove any unsound surfaces (rust, flaking, laminating etc). A good jet-wash will usually do the trick, but wire brushing and wiping should be fine too!

Lanoguard is absolutely happy to be applied over sound and stable surface rust, as well as over previous underseal coatings or treatments. There is no need to mask up any rubbers or plastics, or to convert rust (though you can if you wish) and Lanoguard is fine on electrics, exhausts, engine bays etc. too.

If you are applying Lanoguard to a very highly rusted vehicle, we sometimes recommend a two-step approach whereby you spray the whole underbody, leave it for two months to "seep" underneath the rust and push off the worst of the oxidation, and then repeat as normal with a regular Lanoguard treatment.

See our accessories page for some optional extras which could make the process quicker and easier for you. You can rent car ramps at some garages, so if you want to access your vehicle's underbody while standing and don’t already own ramps, this is a convenient option.

Use Google to locate 'car ramps for hire near me'.

2. APPLY THE GREASE

Apply Lanoguard Grease to any areas very vulnerable to high corrosion or seizing up. This includes weld seams, nuts and bolts, sharp edges, threads etc.

The Grease is easiest to apply if slightly warmed and "brushed" on with a paintbrush, and it can be warmed up and cooled down as many times as you like.

Our Grease works excellently as a build-grease and anti-seize grease, due to its non-evaporative properties. After application it's a great versatile product to leave in the garage/workshop for any future maintenance needs.

3. APPLY THE SPRAY

Use one of our trigger sprayer sets, or pressure sprayer applicators, to apply our Spray to the whole underbody, chassis, or areas you'd like to protect. Our Spray can be used on all metals, rubbers, plastics, electrical components etc. without worry. Just avoid brake discs and brake pads - everything else, spray away!

Lanoguard Spray is very versatile too, and can be used anywhere you might want rust prevention, waterproofing, or lubrication. As well as being ideal for vehicle underbodies, it can be easily applied to boats, garden equipment, caravans, touring vehicles, and fundamentally - any machinery or vehicles prone to rust..

4. POST-TREATMENT

It's best to leave your vehicle or machinery at least 24 hours before use. Lanoguard will take up to a week to fully cure to a "candle-like" texture. Dry to the touch but you'll be able to feel it's there doing it's job. It never fully cures or dries, and this is a vital property to ensure it is non-evaporative and self-healing, meaning it won't crack or dry out leaving parts unprotected.

Lanoguard typically lasts up to a year, so be sure to apply yearly to your vehicles/machinery to keep them in optimal condition. You can apply more often if you wish for an even stronger protection!

5. MULTI-PURPOSE

If you have any Lanoguard Moto Spray or Grease left you can use it up on some of your other belongings to extend their lifespan. Find out more here.

6. TOP UP 

You will be pleased to know it is quicker, easier and cheaper to top up when you need to compared to your first application. See the benefits and video guide here.

The only prep required when you top-up is to jet wash clean your underbody before you apply your top-up.

Check out our YouTube channel for video user guides, tips, tricks and everything Lanoguard!

You should have received an instruction guide and leaflet in your box too.

But if you didn't, click here to download one!

Or get in touch if we can help in any way.

LANOGUARD

See it in action

WATCH OUR FOUNDER, MARK, APPLY LANOGUARD TO A JIMNY

Top Troubleshooting Tips:

1. SUPER USEFUL COLD-WEATHER TIP

from the Lanoguard user group, and please do take note: Please remember Lanoguard is thixotropic, so thicker when colder. To avoid blocking the trigger sprayer, be sure to keep the liquid warm before spraying and ideally whilst using too, i.e keep the bottle in a bucket of warm water whilst spraying.

2. Difficulty

If you're finding the grease difficult to apply, try gently heating it and 'painting' it on with a brush. Heat to hand hot water temperature to make it nice and thin.

3. APPLY THE SPRAY

If the trigger spray isn't spraying, unscrew it and ensure the hose pipe is pushed fully into the trigger gun. Sometimes it can get blocked up, so try spraying through with our removal liquid to clean it out.

Got any other queries or problems with Lanoguard? View our FAQs or Contact Us.

Trigger sprayer troubleshooting

Here's some important info and tips to help you when using our trigger sprayers. A small number of customers have had issues with the sprayers, and we recognise the importance off the sprayer within the application process.

We have tight controls on the manufacturing process to ensure best performance, however if you do have any issues we've produced this guide to assist you, and we'll be here to help troubleshoot with you too if needed.

USING YOUR TRIGGER SPRAYER

  1. When spraying, adjust the end nozzle to several different settings to fit your spray type. A jet, a mist, or in between. Sometimes before spraying the nozzle is set to a closed position... so be sure to check this before use!
  2. To prime the trigger sprayer, hold the trigger above the bottle height to prevent hydro-locking
  3. It can often be best, especially in cold weather, to keep any spray bottles in warm water whilst you spray - as this allows the liquid to flow freely.

CARING FOR YOUR SPRAYER

After use, to prolong the life of your sprayer and keep it handy for future applications, you can follow these steps to clean it ready for storage:

  1. Flush out the sprayer with warm water and a washing-up liquid - then flush through with clean water. Shake it dry, and hang it up.
  2. If struggling to clean, it may be blocked. Try spraying a strong citrus or meths cleaner (or our Lanoguard Remover and Gun Wash) through to clear any blockages - or leave the sprayer in warm water for a few minutes to thin down any Lanoguard stuck inside.

FURTHER TROUBLESHOOTING

Is the sprayer still not working for you? Follow these steps:

  1. Ensure the hose tube is properly inserted into the trigger head.
  2. Remove the small sieve filter from the end of the extension hose, we remove these before sending them out but sometimes they can be left on by mistake.
  3. If the sprayer stops working, try immersing it in hand-hot water for a few minutes and spraying this hand hot water through the tubes to remove any blockages. You can also poke a pin into the spray nozzle to remove possible blockages.
  4. If no luck, please accept our apologies and be sure to get in touch. We're happy to help. You can use other household sprayers in the meantime, but bear in mind they may use more liquid than necessary.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions and learn more about Lanoguard's products, applications, and benefits.

Moto Range is designed for all vehicles, bikes, trailers and machinery to name a few. It protects the whole vehicle underbody and chassis from rust, corrosion and electrolysis with a strong barrier coat. Find out more and see our Moto Range.

Marine Range is designed for boats and any machinery submerged in sea water. It protects from rust, corrosion and electrolysis the same as our Moto Range, but also contains marine growth inhibitors to stop barnacle build up on any equipment submerged in seawater. It is safe, non-toxic and marine ecology friendly. Some of its uses include on outboard and inboard motors including electrics, propellers and prop shafts and boat trailers. Find out more.

Outdoor Range is a thinner formula, designed for metal, rubber, vinyl, wood, and almost all materials. It can be used on BBQs, sheds, fences and decking to name a few. It provides protection from corrosion, rust and waterproofs as wells preventing mould build-up in woods and vinyls due to it containing anti-fungal. Find out more.

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.

The general rule of thumb is that a little Lanoguard goes a long way, 1.8L of moto spray per application. – is ample coverage for vehicles such as Land Rovers and Pick Up trucks any vehicles over this size we would recommend more than 2L.Click hereto look at our range.

Preparation is very minimal - all you need to do is jet wash your vehicle removing any dirt and grime. Make sure you remove any flaking or loose bits of rust, paint or underseal. Sometimes a wire brush can be used if needed to remove flaking bits. Ensure the vehicle is dry before you apply Lanoguard – it doesn’t have to be bone dry, as Lanoguard will displace moisture to an extent, but ensure you do not apply to a dripping wet surface. See ourhow to apply page here.

Lanoguard is great for chassis with surface rust. It has a natural affinity to ferrous metals and will bond to the metal underneath any surface rust, it acts as a barrier by hermetically sealing to the surface keeping oxygen and water out - stopping any rust from developing further.

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 is eco-friendly and has green non-hazardous certifications. It does not require special handling, protective clothing or disposable gloves, which all add to the carbon footprint of utilising a product that is hazardous. The primary ingredient of Lanoguard is Lanolin which is a very ecologically safe and sound base. In fact, an entire dam in New Zealand was moved down river on a base of Lanoguard marine grease which shows you how the river authority was not concerned about any toxins that would be left as a result.