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Anti-corrosion

treatment

The entire car is corrosion-protected at the

factory in different stages by an electrolytic

immersion coating and a PVC-based pro-

tective coating to protect against corrosion

caused by stones flung up by the wheels. A

thin penetrating anti-rust oil is also applied

in cavities and body members.

In addition to conventional anti-corrosion

treatment like painting, underbody treat-

ment and cavity treatment, most of the body

panel surfaces are galvanized. These

include the hood, the doors and the under-

body.

The anti-corrosion treatment on the under-

side of the car and inside the wheel arches

is particularly exposed to constant wear and

possible damage, the degree of which will

obviously depend on driving conditions.

What causes rust?

Steel body panels of automobiles are sub-

ject to rusting whenever air and moisture

manage to penetrate the protective finish,

and body panels may rust through if the pro-

cess is unchecked. Rusting can occur

wherever water is trapped or where the

car’s panels are continuously damp.

Damage to paint and undercoating by sto-

nes, gravel and minor crashes immediately

exposes metal to air and moisture. Road

salts used for de-icing will collect on the

bottom of the car and promote rusting.

Areas of the country with high humidity have

great potential for rust problems, especially

where salt is used on roads or there is moist

sea air. Industrial pollution (fallout) may also

damage paint and promote rusting.

Preventive maintenance

The following procedures are necessary to

help protect against rusting. Refer also to

the terms and conditions of the Sheet Metal

Coverage described in the warranty

booklet.

Wash the car frequently, and wax at

least twice a year.

Under adverse con-

ditions, where there is a rapid buildup of

dirt, sand or road salt, wash your car at

least once a week. After extreme expo-

sure to salted snow or slush, evidenced

by a white film on the car, wash the car

immediately. Frequent washing will pre-

vent paint damage from acid rain and

other airborne contaminants such as

tree sap and bird droppings. If any of

these contaminants are noticed on the

car the finish should be washed immedi-

ately.

• Begin washing by rinsing the entire car

with water to loosen and flush off heavy

concentrations of dirt (include the

underbody).

• Sponge the car with a solution of either

a good quality car soap or mild general

purpose (dish washing) detergent and

water.

• Rinse car thoroughly with clean water.

• After washing, check and clear all

drains in doors and body panels.

• Wipe the car dry, preferably using a

chamois.

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