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Vehicle corrosion
Proper maintenance of vehicles can prevent
long-term corrosion of vehicles. The most
common causes of vehicle corrosion are: Salts,
dust and moisture accumulate in hard-to-reach
areas under the vehicle. The paint layer or
bottom layer is scratched due to slight impact
or by stones and gravel.
If driving in special areas or circumstances, it is
important to drive with caution:
• Salt and alkali on roads or dust containing
chemical substances will accelerate
corrosion. In coastal areas or industrial
polluted areas, the air also contains salt.
• High humidity will accelerate corrosion,
especially when the temperature is higher
than 0.
• Some parts of the vehicle are wet or wet for
a long time. Even if other parts are kept dry,
they will corrode.
• Indoor high temperature will cause
corrosion of some parts due to lack of
proper ventilation.
• The above indicates keeping the vehicle as
clean as possible, especially the underside
of the car, and repairing damaged paint
layers as soon as possible.
To prevent vehicle corrosion, the following
guidelines should be observed:
Regular car washing can keep the body
clean, but in order to prevent corrosion, the
following points should be observed:
• If you drive on roads containing salt
and alkali in winter, or live by the sea,
you should wash the walking part of the
vehicle at least once a month to reduce
corrosion
• High pressure or steam is very effective
for cleaning the vehicle chassis and wheel
cover, but attention should be paid to the
cleaning, should avoid the direct impact
of the power battery under the chassis.
As it is difficult to see all the mud and
dirt in these places, special attention
must be paid. Simply wetting mud and
debris without removing it will do more
harm. Do not allow dust to clog the drain
holes of the lower edge of the door,
the threshold plate and the parts of the
frame, otherwise the accumulation of
water in these parts will cause corrosion.
Check the body paint and trim
If any fragments or cracks are found on
the paint surface, they should be repaired
immediately to prevent corrosion.
Use mudguards
Use fenders to protect your vehicle when
driving in saline areas or on gravel roads.
The bigger the fender, the closer it is to the
ground, the better.
Park the vehicle in a fully ventilated garage
or roofed place, do not park in a wet,
airtight garage
Washing your car in the garage or driving over
water or snow can damp the garage and lead
to corrosion. Even if the garage is dry, poor
ventilation can corrode a damp vehicle.
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