Contents: The most common causes of corrosion ⇓ High corrosion hazard areas ⇓ Moisture causes corrosion ⇓
By using the most advanced design and manufacturing technology to combat corrosion, Hyundai produces vehicles of the highest quality. However, this is only part of the task. To achieve long-term corrosion resistance of your Hyundai, the cooperation and assistance of its owner is necessary.
The most common causes of corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion are:
- Road salt, dirt and moisture affecting the underside of your vehicle.
- Damage to paint or protective coating due to impacts from rocks, gravel, abrasive action or the presence of small scratches and dents, which causes corrosion of the unprotected metal.
High corrosion hazard areas
Corrosion protection is especially important if you live in an area where your vehicle is constantly exposed to corrosive substances. Common causes of accelerated corrosion include salt exposure, dust suppression chemicals, sea air and industrial pollution.
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Moisture causes corrosion
Humidity is one of the conditions in which corrosion is most likely to occur. For example, corrosion is accelerated by high humidity, especially at temperatures just above the freezing point of water. Under these conditions, aggressive substances are retained by moisture in contact with the vehicle surfaces for a long time, since at such a temperature it evaporates slowly.
Adhering dirt has a strong corrosive effect and does not dry well, retaining moisture. Dirt may appear dry, but it still contains moisture that can promote corrosion. High temperatures also accelerate corrosion in poorly ventilated areas where moisture can settle. For all these reasons, it is especially important to keep your vehicle clean and free of dirt and other foreign material buildup. This applies not only to the visible areas of the body, but also, above all, to the bottom of the car.