Vehicle Rust Prevention

Do you have a car or truck that you know you’ll have for a long time, or that you love and are working hard to take care of it so that you can maximize its years of use? We all do maintenance to make sure our vehicles stay in top shape but is there more you can do to keep your automobile in top shape. Rust is a problem that can be easily prevented but most people put off investing in products like having a protective coating put on the undercarriage. Even though we know this could help the life of our vehicles we often get dissuaded because we don’t have time to get the details of the service or we may assume that it’s going to be too expensive for us. Here are some reasons not to put off getting a protective coat for your vehicle.

Rainwater

Living in a state like Pennsylvania can be tough on vehicles. There are four seasons and each one can be unforgiving when it comes to rust. Rain can cause rust because of a process called oxidation. This happens when a material that contains iron is exposed to moisture. Once there is rust on your car or truck it can spread. Rust creep is when the damaged area is still exposed to oxygen and water and can spread easily if it’s not repaired.

Salt

If you live near a beach or ocean the salty air and water can do damage over time that can cause rust, but the salt that most people worry about is road salt.
In areas of the country that get cold, there will always be salt on the road to help melt the ice and snow. Salt can accelerate the rusting process causing it to spread faster. Below is a great article on salt damage.

What you can do!

The good news is there are many ways to clean and maintain your vehicle to prevent rust. The experts at Line X use Krown, which is North America’s #1 rust prevention product. This can be used on commercial and passenger vehicles and is a petroleum-based coating that creeps into every nook of the vehicle to repel moisture and prevent rust. So whether you’re someone that wants to protect the car or truck you drive each day or if you want to maintain a fleet of vehicles for your business Line x has a solution for you!

Resources: https://www.hemmings.com/stories/2014/01/22/how-exactly-does-road-salt-cause-cars-to-rust.