Why? Because they’re a car dealership just trying to upsell a product and it’s not their specialism. Not even close.
It’s the same approach as the ‘Lifeshine’ type products. Massive markup, and often poor application and prep.
But if you’re happy to take that approach, then go for it. It’s your car 
Puzzled by your negative response Wardy5. Perhaps you have had a bad experience in the past.
This is not a car dealership, just an experienced bodywork detailer and protection sppecialist.
The proof of the pudding. I am satisfied it will be a good job. They have a reputation to protect.
I think you are miss understanding, the reply was to a different post.
Thank you Madmalc. My mistake.
Apologies Wardy5.
Thanks. Must say that does look good. A bit far for me but maybe a nearby hotel?
I also have have another car I would not mind doing.
Yes.
No.
Take it straight to Anand Viad. If you do that asap it you’ll save the cost of his having to get rid of too much rust before he goes to work on applying proper rust proofing. Primer, paint, then a tough top coat to protect the paint. He also upgrades the seam sealer to stop the reactions between different metals. Not cheap and there is usually a waiting list. But great value and the wait is worth it. And the fact that people travel from overseas to him and stay in London for a week* while he does the work might tell you about the quality of what he does.
*Actually, doing a new or nearly new car might only take three days if you ask him nicely as he shouldn’t need to spend too long removing nasty previous coatings or rust from a new car. But each coat he applies does need to cure overnight before he can apply the next.
Mine is 4 years old but only 7k miles and was mint underneath. MX5 restorer did mine this April, they do it properly stripping everything back. They advised the black is tougher and lasts longer than clear but will do either… mine is a black car so was happy to go with black. Looks good under there very tidy job.
Makes sense. Probably not a concern that I have the clear wax as it doesn’t go on salty roads. It had an MoT last week and the wax is intact everywhere that it’s visible.
Tester also said there is no detectable play anywhere in the suspension despite 30,000 miles. Seals look good on the ‘spherical bearings’.
Literally nothing has gone wrong with this car since I bought it as an ex-demo, except for a rusting window guide cover that was replaced under the TSB. I put a new set of Yokohamas on it last year and it feels as good as ever.
I don’t think I can get down to London. A bit far to be honest. This Anand Viad looks like a body-builder? He should have his own website for the rust services he offers.
Is clear-wax like a Lanoguard?
Hi,
Just an update. I made it to Mikes Auto Care this week and the underside rust proofing was done.
I would recommend him for sure. Really friendly, explains everything. Plenty of time to talk about the work that is to be done but also other more general things in life. You can tell he really likes his cars and work. I saw some great cars there which shows the local community (and people from further away) really trust him. Take a look at his website and instagram/facebook. It really is a good journey he is documenting. You learn a lot.
He has done plenty of MX5’s.
Also lovely location in the Shropshire countryside and I was given a quick guide of the local amenities in the nearby Town of Craven Arms and dropped off for a two day overnight stay at a nearby bed and breakfast.
I left knowing a good job was done and I am so glad I did make it down. Now I will be taking my second car there to have the same work done and then from that point forward I guess yearly inspections/top-ups.
Regarding the product it is non-toxic and friendly to work with. I also believe value-wise it is really worth it. There is a slight smell true but actually it is not overpowering at all and I kind of like it. Eventually the smell will 100% be gone.
Thanks!
I had mine done 7 years ago when it was 6 months old. I don’t regret it, specially at MOT time when I look underneath in vain for any brown metal.
Do you do your own MOTs?
Haha, no but I always wait and have a good look while it’s up in the air.
All the latest MX5 from 2017 are zinc electroplated. The processing is completed on the Full-body and electroplated double-sided method using an immersion in zinc electrolyte under current, the zinc plating thickness is typically 9 - 15 microns.
This is generally how the majority of cars using advanced steels are now protected which gives good protection for at least 8years against surface corrosion however, other manufacturers like VW Group and Renault also add wax injected into the vulnerable box sections and cavities to ensure beyond 10years of protection from internal perforation. Mazda currently do not do this.
The best corrosion protection offered by OEMs is hot dip galvanising which you tend to find on lamp posts, motorway side barriers and a few top end marques that offer 30year +warranties as the zinc coating is much thicker >15microns but becomes difficult to get an even layer of primer and paint requiring more advanced paint preparation although these cars are now manufactured mainly from Aluminium (which also corrodes 
but much slower than steel)
Also note that the steels used are pre-zinc coated from the foundary but when assembled are then electroplated in a bath of zinc for additional protection.
Adding wax into the vulnerable box sections is not needed but doesn’t harm especially if you intend to keep the car beyond its 10year life.
Note Mazda currently doesn’t electroplate the thicker gauge steel chassis parts like the frame and suspension arms so these do need additional protection.
Hi,
Thanks for that. Very detailed.
On the ND only the bonnet, boot lid and front wings are aluminium. The shell and doors are steel.
Interesting, if true, that there was a change in pre-treatment for 2017.