- 1. Road salt, dirt and moisture that accumulates under the vehicle.
- 2. Chipping of paint or protective coatings by stones, gravel, minor chips and dents.
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 aggressive emissions from industry.
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 promote corrosion. High temperatures also cause corrosion in poorly ventilated areas of the vehicle where moisture settles. For these reasons, it is important to keep the vehicle clean throughout the year and regularly remove dirt and other material buildup. This applies not only to visible areas but also to the underside of the vehicle.
(The article is based on website data mazbook.ru)