Protect Your Land Rover Series 2 from Rust – The Lanoguard Way

Common Rust Areas on the Land Rover Series 2

The classic Land Rover Series 2 is a beloved icon, but age
and British weather make it prone to rust. Key rot spots include:

Chassis rails and outriggers

Bulkhead footwells and pillars

Rear crossmember

Spring hangers and brackets

Door frames and floors

Whether you’re restoring a barn-find or maintaining a daily
driver, identifying rust-prone areas early is key to long-term protection.

 

What Is Lanoguard & Why It Works

Lanoguard is a British-made, eco-friendly rustproofing
solution designed for the harshest environments. It’s trusted by off-roaders,
restorers and classic car lovers for one big reason: it works.

Forms a self-healing, water-repelling barrier

Safe on rubber, wiring and paint

Simple to apply at home or in your garage

Ideal for vintage and classic metal

Lanoguard doesn’t trap moisture like some thick waxes or
oils. It bonds to the metal and stops corrosion in its tracks.

How to Apply Lanoguard to a Series 2 Land Rover

Protecting your Series 2 is straightforward with Lanoguard.
Here’s how to do it:

Step 1Clean & dry the underbody, especially the chassis and bulkhead

Step 2Spray Lanoguard Moto or Marine Grade on all exposed metal, including brackets, nuts, and suspension mounts

Step 3Let it cure for a few hours. It’ll form a protective film that resists salt, water and grime

Reapply yearly for best results – or less often, depending on usage.

Perfect for Series 2 Restoration Projects

Doing a ground-up Land Rover Series 2 restoration? Lanoguard is the ideal finishing touch after welding or replacing metalwork. It helps seal vulnerable areas and stops new corrosion from starting.

Whether you’ve just welded in a new bulkhead or patched the rear crossmember, applying Lanoguard gives peace of mind and lasting protection.

Land Rover Series 2 FAQs

Lanoguard neutralises surface rust and halts progression. For heavier rot, treat or repair the area first, then seal with Lanoguard.

Yes! It’s non-reactive and safe on all Series 2 components—rubber, wiring, and paint included.

Once a year is great for most Series 2 Land Rovers. Heavy use or salty roads? Twice a year may be ideal.

Absolutely. Lanoguard is DIY-friendly, no ramps or special tools needed—just spray and go.

Patina or Polished — Lanoguard Protects It All

Whether you’re preserving original character or restoring a classic to showroom shine, Lanoguard is the trusted solution to stop rust before it starts—easy to apply, long-lasting, and mess-free.

General 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 here to 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 our how 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.

Yes, you most certainly can. Lanoguard works fine with almost all sprayers, compressors, and applicators. You may find that it uses slightly more product than our trigger sprayer applicators will, but you’ll still get a nice even coverage of Lanoguard which will protect well. We do have a range of sprayers and applicators available on our accessories page.

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.