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Our cars are exposed to numerous dangers; theft, crash, abuse, improper
maintenance and the like, but an equally dangerous but more
insidious risk is simple rust. Virtually every vehicle is going to
have some rust on it somewhere, sometime. The combination of
complex sheet metal work, with lots of hidden nooks and crannies,
has led to the construction of some vehicles that are notorious
"rust buckets". Many manufacturers have taken steps to slow
rusting, but most of their rust control systems have failed or
proved inadequate. So the problem remains: How does the typical
car owner control auto rust?
There are three main areas of a car's structure that can suffer potential
damage.
The areas of concern are:
1. Engine and Trunk Compartments
Corrosion and rust can cause
leaks in the air intake systems, reducing their capacity.
Connectors, both mechanical and electrical, can be very
problematic, because these kinds of failures may be intermittent
and difficult to diagnose. This is especially true, if a car is
stored for more than 30 days.
2. Frame and Chassis Sub Structure
There are numerous metal
devices attached to the frame and chassis structure that rust.
Hinges, exhaust and control systems, window frames, braces,
bumpers, trailer hitches and various other metal items are in a
constant state of attack by water, salt, air and other contaminants.
3. Painted Surfaces
Paint takes a horrific beating from the
elements. Lumps, bumps and scratches on the paint are the early
warning signs of rust. They turn into large bubbles that cause
paint to flake off.
What do you do, to deal with the threat or reality of auto rust?
1. Inspect: Periodically inspect your vehicle for the presence of
rust, or a weakness of the protective coating. The best prevention
is to be alert to early rust and corrosion signs that predict
major problems and take action.
2. Protect: A VpCI rust-preventative treatment or coating should
be applied to the iron to prevent, or discourage the formation of
rust. It is easier to prevent rust than to have to eradicate it.
Many factors affect the rate of rust and corrosion growth. This is
why iron and steel tend to corrode more quickly when exposed to
salt (such as that used to melt snow or ice on roads) or moist
salty air near oceans.
3. Correct: If auto rust is detected, it must be aggressively treated
to stop it and deal with its effects. The most important step is
to treat future potential rust and corrosion sites. Cortec®¨
VpCI products are the answer.
How do I correct car rust problems?
1. Removal and replacement of the affected metal
Ideally, replacing rusted metal with fresh metal is the best way to have a
rust-free vehicle, but very few of us can afford the cost of new panels.
2. Conversion of existing auto rust
Rust conversion involves stopping
the rusting process by chemically acting on the rusted metal and
changing it into a more stable compound. It's biggest disadvantage
is when the rust converter has trapped water vapor. This is when
rust converters fail.
3. Slowing and/or stopping the spread of auto rust
Slowing or stopping the spread of you car's rust is the most realistic and most
economically practical. In most situations, neither metal replacement nor rust
conversion are wise solutions. For instance, treating the inside
of rocker panels and frame rails. Both of these areas are prone to
rusting, but are fairly inaccessible. In most cases, these areas
only require the use of Cortec®® VpCI-389,
which is easy to apply and will slow and even stop the spread of
existing rust. Spraying it on makes it possible to treat
difficult-to-access areas. The resulting treatment seals the
surface from exposure to air and moisture and most importantly
adds VpCIs which slow the formation of new rust and the spread of
existing rust. The process is perfect for areas which will not be
exposed to direct weather.
Ultimately, Cortec®¨ VpCIs will extend the life of your
car with less hassle and less cost than any other method available.
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