Ozone shield

bugsychop · Newbie

Ozone shield

Whenarewethere · Guru

There trying to part you from your money. Next they will be trying to flog you an anti rust device & nitrogen for the tyres!

You really need concrete things like proper sized wiring, decent solar controller, TPMS to name a few!

jebs · Veteran Member

Yeah its just another get rich scheme for the dealers

SouthernComfort · Guru

Snake oil. Dealers are full of it.

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Welcome to the gang Glenn, enjoy here and out in the playground.

I have never heard of 'Ozone Shield' protection but I have heard of 'Vantec'. I was told about it when researching for my aluminium teepee. It is a protective coating from the elements. The person who told me was a trusted friend who unfortunately has ridden on ahead now. He had it for 6 years and his van looked new. It repels water similar to a wax.

I was so impressed I had it done to my aluminium teepee during the build. For memory it was around $1000.00. It is now nearly six years old and still looks new (when clean) and looks like there is still life left. It is so easy to clean van too. I reckon it was well worth it and might consider having it done again when needed.

Keep Safe out there.

travelyounger · Guru

If I was buying a new van with aluminium sheet panals I would personally not but my current van which has aluminium dibond flat panals which is three year old has stains from bats and some discoloration from the weather .If it comes with warranty i would if you are intending to keep your van for a while

SouthernComfort · Guru

A lot depends on where your van will dwell. How much acid rain, alkali pollution and chemical fallout will your van be exposed to?

My aluminium van still looks like new after 3.5 yrs in the open, all seasons. Never parking under trees and applying a coat of carnauba wax on it once a year takes care of the main offenders i.e. bird poo, UV and occasional salt air. I use the same treatment on my cars and avoid commercial car washes with their corrosive chemicals. Never had a need for overpriced coatings.

bugsychop · Newbie

Thanks for the feedback everyone, We will take all advice on board. Hope to be on the road soon. Cheers.

Whenarewethere · Guru

Someone opened their car door at I was driving past, bending the side of the bonnet, quarter panel & door. First I thought paint was taken off. The smash repair wiped the surface, not a scratch through the paint. The edge of their door skated over the paint surface which had carnauba wax. The dark colour wiped off the paint.

What I do have all over the car, especially on the front, is stone chips. So some rock tamers & aluminium tread plate, & car rear window armour will be of far better value.

the rocket · Guru

Hi and welcome to the gang. Must say i laughed when i read it.

dorian · Guru

I think they are referring to this company:

https://ozoneshield.com.au/caravan-protection/

And yes, they also sell electronic rust protection.

Gundog · Guru

I would suggest you use Ormonoid Bitumen Paint, this is a bitumenous silver paint with aluminum flecks in it, we painted the roof of our 25 ft 1 liter was enough, it tends to reflect heat making up to 5 degrees cooler than non painted. Easy to do I done the cut in with a brush first, and then used a roller to fill in. This is a very thick paint it's best you use a paint stirer in a drill, to mix the Bitumen and Ali flakes together.