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The most common factors causing car body corrosion are:
- 1. Accumulation of moisture-containing dust and dirt in body panels, cavities, recesses, etc.
- 2. Damage to the paintwork by stone fragments and gravel or minor collisions.
The influence of climatic factors on the rate of corrosion
Moisture
The corrosion of the underbody is accelerated by the accumulation of wet sand and dirt. To avoid rusting of the metal floor of the body, it is necessary to remove the wet carpet from the interior to dry, as it does not dry completely inside the car.
Relative humidity
The corrosion process is accelerated in areas with high air humidity, especially at air temperatures above 0°C, when roads are treated with road salt and there is general air pollution.
Temperature
High temperatures accelerate corrosion in those parts of the body that are poorly ventilated.
Air Pollution
The corrosion process is accelerated by factors such as industrial air pollution, the presence of sea salt in the air in coastal areas and the intensive use of road salt on roads. Road salt also accelerates the process of paintwork destruction.
Measures to protect your car from corrosion:
- Keep your car clean.
- Keep an eye out for minor damage to the paintwork and restore it as soon as possible.
- To prevent water from collecting, the drain holes at the bottom of the doors and at the rear of the vehicle should always be kept open.
- Check the underbody for sand, dirt or salt build-up. Remove any build-up immediately.
- it is strictly forbidden to wash away dirt, sand and other contaminants in the car interior with a stream of water from a hose. Use a vacuum cleaner or a brush for this.
- Do not allow water to come into contact with electrical appliances or parts inside the vehicle.