Common Causes of Corrosion
The most common causes of corrosion on your vehicle are:
- Road salt, dirt and moisture that accumulates under the vehicle.
- Chips of paint or protective coatings from stones, gravel, minor chips and dents that leave exposed metal exposed to corrosion.
Areas of severe corrosion
If you live in the region (country), Where your vehicle is regularly exposed to corrosive agents, corrosion protection is especially important. Some of the causes of increased corrosion are road salt, roadside chemicals, sea air, and industrial emissions.
Moisture breeds corrosion
Moisture creates conditions for the most intensive development of corrosion. For example, the occurrence of corrosion is greatly accelerated by high humidity, especially at the freezing point of water. Under such conditions, corrosive materials come into contact with vehicle surfaces through poorly evaporating moisture.
Dirt is a typical cause of corrosion because it dries slowly and allows moisture to come into contact with the car. Even if the dirt appears dry, it can still contain moisture and contribute to corrosion.
High temperatures can also contribute to corrosion of poorly ventilated parts of the vehicle where moisture can settle. For these reasons, it is very important to keep your car clean throughout the year, regularly removing dirt and buildup of other materials. This applies not only to visible areas, but also to the underbody of the vehicle.