Common Causes of Corrosion
The most common reasons for corrosion on your car are:
- Road salt, dirt and moisture that accumulates under the vehicle.
- Chipping of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, minor chips and dents leaving unprotected metal exposed to corrosion.
Areas of severe corrosion
If you live in a region (country) where your car is regularly exposed to corrosive factors, corrosion protection is especially important. Some causes of increased corrosion are road salt, chemicals used on roads, sea air and industrial emissions.
Moisture causes corrosion
Moisture creates conditions for the most intensive development of corrosion. For example, the appearance of corrosion is significantly accelerated at high humidity, especially at the freezing temperature of water. In such conditions, corrosive materials come into contact with the surfaces of the car through poorly evaporating moisture.
Dirt is a common cause of corrosion because it dries slowly and allows moisture to come into contact with the vehicle. 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 car where moisture can settle. For these reasons, it is very important to keep your car clean throughout the year, regularly removing dirt and other material buildup. This applies not only to visible areas, but also to the underbody of the car.
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