Your car is a major investment, and it should be protected! Rust can reduce the shelf life of your vehicle and so it’s vital to take steps to prevent rust from happening! You may think, “You’re driving your car in the safest road and there is no chance to get rust.” But the fact is:…
Car undercoating is often overlooked by several vehicle owners, despite its relevance in increasing the lifespan of cars. Undercoating and rust proofing your vehicle can really save your car from the phenomenon of rust and corrosion. As your car constantly comes in contact with several substances outdoors such as water, dirt and debris, the chances…
Right after you purchase your car and begin to use it, the risk of rust comes up. In fact, no vehicle owner would fancy having their car getting damaged due to rust. Besides cleaning and maintaining your car regularly, you ought to take measures that protect your car from the phenomenon of rusting. But, why?…
Car dealers have a nice way of embellishing their sales pitch. When you are buying a car, they will add incentives to make the deal look better than it can ever get. One thing in a car purchase deal that makes a lot of sense is rust proofing. You might not know it, but the…
To rust proof or not? That’s the question every car buyer faces when shopping for a new ride. There are many varying ideas on the matter, but the bottom-line remains that rust is a big concern whatever the geographical region. While some experts argue that galvanized steel negates the need for rust proofing, it is…
Now that you have bought your car, what could go wrong? The engine is powerful, the interior is cosy, the fuel consumption is not bad and you got the car for a bargain anyway. Well, a lot could go wrong and in fact, you might not even notice. One of the toughest car maintenance tasks…
If you are planning to buy a new car, it is highly likely that you are reading a lot on proper maintenance. Of course your car is one of the most important assets you can invest in and you want to get the most out of it. More importantly, contemporary society is increasingly mobile and…
Metals containing iron, when exposed to air and water will rust. Rust affects the metals in many ways. Therefore, if a piece of the metal determines the safety of objects like bridges and break caliper of a car, then it is essential to keep them under check regularly. Rust is non-toxic and presents no biological…
Formation of rust is the consequence of an oxidation reaction. The presence of an anode, cathode and an electrolyte can cause oxidation. The metal in a car can act both anodes and cathodes and water is an electrolyte. If the conditions are humid enough, oxidation can occur even when the car is isolated from the…
Prevention is better than cure and in case of Rust proofing, it is cheaper than getting rid of the formed rust. After spending a lot of money buying a car, it is not unusual to think rust proofing as a waste of money. Your dealer would highly recommend rustproofing your car and he might be…