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Rustproofing
Rust is a red compound, which forms on unprotected iron and steel. It is a process of oxidation in which iron combines with water and oxygen to form rust. Rusting can be prevented by coating metal surfaces excluding air and water from the surface of iron and steel objects.
Rust proofing is a term used mostly in the automobile industry. Before a vehicle is driven off the production line it has, in the majority of cases had rust proofing applied to the metal bodywork. This remains effective on a vehicle for a few years, but this does depend on the car design (whether or not it has rust traps that collect road dirt and water) and local climatic conditions to which the car is exposed. The salt applied to road surfaces to de-ice them during freezing conditions has an adverse effect on the rate at which rust can set-in.
Aftermarket rust proofing kits are available to apply to the internal and external surfaces of vehicles. Before an anti-rust wax or fluid is applied to a vehicle, any loose or thick rust must first be removed. The vehicle must also be completely dry. The fluid then needs to be applied using a compressor and spray gun. This method enables the fluid to reach all nooks and crannies. Rust proofing should be applied under the bonnet, front and back doors, in the boot, sills, underside and wheel arches.
A second coat of anti- rust can be applied a few days later to ensure complete coverage and gives a thicker waterproof covering. This is particularly advisable for the underside and wheel arches as they are most exposed to water and salt, the main contributors to rust build-up.
For those who are planning to keep their vehicle for more than 2 or 3 years, rust proofing can add valuable years to a vehicle and is a lot less expensive than having to take your vehicle in for repairs to rusted body parts.
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