Bilt Hamber vs. Jaguar Rust: Treating 11 Years of Corrosion on the XKR
Is the Jaguar XKR rotting away? In today's episode of Projects in the Barn, we are tackling the surface corrosion inside the front inner wheel arches. I'm using Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80 rust converter to stop the rot before applying a durable Raptor Liner protective coating.
In this video, we cover:
Rust Inspection: Checking behind the shock towers and box sections for holes [01:38].
Product Breakdown: Why I chose Bilt Hamber Hydrate 80 and U-Pol Raptor Liner for underbody protection [03:30].
Application: Watch the chemical reaction as the rust killer turns the corrosion into a stable barrier [06:50].
Future Plans: Checking the floor pan and brake lines for hidden rot [10:30].
I'm working hard to get this Jag back on the road for summer, so every bit of rust treatment counts! If you enjoy DIY car restoration and satisfying "rust-to-clean" videos, make sure to follow the series.
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3. Video Chapters
[00:00] Intro: Back to the Barn for Rust Treatment
[01:38] Inspecting the Wheel Arch for Holes
[02:40] Good News: The Box Sections are Solid!
[03:30] My Rust Protection Strategy: Bilt Hamber & Raptor Liner
[04:55] Why Raptor Liner is Better than Waxoyl (For My Area)
[06:10] Decanting the Hydrate 80 Rust Killer
[06:50] Applying the First Coat of Rust Treatment
[10:25] Checking Floor Pans & Brake Lines (Subscriber Tips)
[12:30] Seeing the Chemical Reaction (Purple Transformation)
[13:55] Inspecting Behind the Shock Tower (No Rot!)
[14:55] The Plan: Masking & Spraying the Arch
[16:15] Wrap-up: Family Life & Project Deadlines