New vehicles are protected against corrosion by having specialist
rust treatment applied to both the interior and exterior during manufacture. This protection against
rust is generally guaranteed to last six-years, after which the warranty expires and the car owner needs to be more vigilant against the onset of rust. For those who buy pre-owned cars, you also need to be watchful for any signs of rust to the bodywork or interior of the car; particularly as you many not have received the full history of how well the car was cared for by the previous owner or owners.
How does rust appear?
A minor scratch or stone chip on the body of the car can initiate rusting. When the surface coating or the rust proof emulsion peels off, moisture, water and oxygen come into contact with the metal and rust begins to corrode the bodywork.
Rust is porous thus allowing more oxygen and moisture to penetrate inside. If the problem is not addressed soon enough, rust will spread across the metal work. Any amount of rust to a vehicle is difficult to treat unless taken to a professional workshop, so
rust prevention to a vehicle of any age is far better, and less expensive than cure.
Stainless steel is rust proof and for this reason is used in mechanical and automotive parts manufacturing.
Treat scratches to prevent rust:
Apply any protective coating if you are unable to take your car to a mechanic or specialist rust treatment centre. Before coating, dab rust removers on the surface as you never know whether rusting has already begun or not.
To touch up, look for the paints that match the paint code of your vehicle. Alternatively you can buy scratch repair kits that are helpful to repair minor to deep scratches. If you cannot find any solution, just apply a bit of clear nail varnish over the bare metal. This will work as a temporary solution until the right rust proofing treatment can be applied. You can also paste a film of tape over the area affected to ensure the bare metal cannot come into contact with water, moisture and oxygen. However, you need to repair the scratches and dents as soon as possible because the tape will not act as a very powerful remedy.
To fight rust, you need to concentrate on how to keep your car in showroom condition. Hence, good maintenance is the key to keep your car rust. Scratches, dents and damages often take place due to careless parking, so be careful while parking.
Rust Prevention
is better than cure
Prevention
is better than cure. There are a number of products that can offer protection
against rust. Products are available either as oils, waxes, fluids and
coatings. Dinitrol rust prevention products
have been found to be very effective and easy to use while still remaining
affordable.
Contact Us to find out which rust treatment product is most suited to the type of application you need it
for.