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Rust Prevention Description

Rust Prevention Description

Corrosion starts immediately after the steel base contacts the atmosphere. The condition is aggravated by sea wind, road salt, rain, snow and industrial fallout. There are many ways to protect automobiles against corrosion. Primers, primer surfacers and paints are applied by electrodeposition or spray to protect the car body.

Anti-rust Agents and Spray Guns
Use the following anti-rust agents or equivalents when making a body repair.

WARNING: ANTI-RUST agents contain substances that are harmful if you breathe or swallow them, or get them on your skin. Wear converalls, gloves, eye protection, and an approved respirator while using such agents.




Anti-rust agents

Spray guns




Use the correct gun for the agents being used.
^ Use of a pressure type spray gun is recommended when work involves a considerable number of cars.