Stop Auto Corrosion 4 Easy Steps To

Eliminate Car Rust

There have been great advances in the automobile industry in regards

to materials and manufacturing, but unfortunately rust and corrosion

are still an ongoing problem plaguing vehicle owners.

You can’t miss the signs while driving around – cars and trucks with

rusty doors, fenders, and frames are a common sight on the road.

RUST: EXPLAINED Simply put, rust is usually

formed by a reaction of iron

and oxygen combining with

an electrolyte, usually water

salts or moisture in the air.

Most of the time rust appears

red and flaky on the surface

of metal materials.

Rust corrodes and weakens

the metal it attacks, which is

the last thing you want

happening to your beloved

car.

Recently, rust has been affecting

cars at a higher and more

frequent rate.

Transportation experts are

pointing to the new chemicals

that are being used on our roads

for this new generation of

corrosion.

During the winter, the streets

are being treated with a de-icing

agent, primarily made up of

magnesium chloride. Magnesium

Chloride has been used for

years to control dust on gravel

roads – making this a year-

round problem.

A GROWING EPIDEMIC

WHO IS AT RISK?

The short answer is:

Everyone.

Rust isn’t choosy; if you

have an automobile it

can be susceptible.

Moisture in the air plus

salts and time is a

deadly equation for your

car.

Have no fear – on the

following pages we

detail the four steps you

can take to protect your

car from rust.

Since corrosion begins with your car coming

into contact with moisture, anything you can

do to prevent this combination will stave off

rust.

An anti-corrosion spray wax is your best

bet.

Have a coat applied to your doors, hood,

trunk frame, quarter panels, rocker panels,

and fenders.

This will be your first line of defense - the

wax will block the moisture from reaching

the metal.

1. PROTECT YOUR INSIDES

The metal under your car takes a

harsh beating from the environment

every day, which leaves your

floorboards and brake lines

susceptible to rust.

Ask for a superior asphalt-based

anti-corrosion coating – avoid

rubberized coatings, they tend to

peel and flake off.

This will protect your underbody

from street debris and will stop rust

in its tracks.

2. STRENGTHEN YOUR UNDERBODY

3. PAINT YOUR PROBLEMS AWAY

Just as wax stands in the

way of your car coming

into contact with water and

moisture, essentially

preventing rust – your

paint does the same thing.

Don’t let your car’s paint

job go downhill; all chips

and scratches should be

taken care of immediately.

The longer your car’s metal

is allowed to absorb

moisture the sooner you

will see corrosion.

4. CLEANLINESS IS NEXT TO GODLINESS

Don’t wait for it to rain or until

you have to host a carpool –

get your car washed regularly.

Make sure to get all the dirt

and chemicals off your car,

and let your paint sealant do

its job.

Use products made for vehicle

paint. Never use dish soap or

clothing detergent, these

products can fade the paint.

Tip: Baby shampoo can be

used if you are in a pinch.

Fight rust from the beginning!

For more information, please call:

1-800-543-7156

Or visit:

http://www.valugard.net/

ValuGard is sold throughout the world by Automotive International, Inc.

Their high standards and superior products have helped them become

the recommended brand used by Ford, General Motors, Nissan, Chrysler,

Hyundai, Mazda, Kia, and Mitsubishi.