CORROSION PREVENTION AND APPEARANCE CARE
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High-Corrosion Areas
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4. KEEPING THOSE
TO HELP PREVENT CORROSION
You can help prevent corrosion from getting
started by observing the following:
Ifyou live in an areawhere yourcaris regularfy
exposed to corrosive materials, corrosion pro-
tection is particularly important. Some of the
common causes of accelerated corrosion are
road salts, dust control chemicals, ocean air
and industrial pollution.
GOOD LOOKS
Corrosion Prevention &
Appearance Care
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Keep Your Car Clean
The best way to prevent corrosion is to keep
your car clean and free of corrosive materials.
Attention to the underside of the car is particu-
lariy important.
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Moisture Breeds Corrosion
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CORROSION PROTECTION
Moisture creates the conditions in which corro-
sion is most likely to occur. For example, cor-
rosion is accelerated by high humidity, particu-
larly when temperatures are just above freez-
ing. In such conditions, the corrosive material is
kept in contact with the car surfaces by mois-
ture that is slow to evaporate.
Mud is a particular enemy of corrosion protec-
tion becauseitis slowtodry and holds moisture
in contact with the vehicle. Even though the
mud appears to be dry, itcan still retain mois-
ture and promote corrosion.
High temperatures can also accelerate corro-
sion of parts that are not properly ventilated so
the moisture can be dispersed. For all these
reasons, it is particularly importantto keep your
car clean and free of mud or accumulations of
other materials. This applies not only on the
visible surfaces but particularly to the underside
of the car.
o
If you live in a high-corrosion area—where
road salts are used, near the ocean, areas
with industrial pollution, acid rain, etc.—you
should take exlra care to prevent corrosion.
In winter, hose off the underside of yourcar
at least once a month and be sure to clean
the underside thoroughly when winter is
over.
Protecting Your Hyundai from Corro-
sion
By using the most advanced design and con-
struction practices to combatcorrosion, Hyundai
produces cars of the highest quality. However,
this is only part of the job. To achieve the long
term corrosion resistance your Hyundai can
deliver, theowner's cooperation and assistance
is also required.
o When cleaning undemeath the car, give
particular attention to the components under
the fenders and other areas that are hidden
from view. Do a thoroughjob; justdampen-
ing the accumulated mud ratherthan wash-
ing it away will accelerate corrosion rather
than prevent it. Water under high pressure
and steam are particularly effective in re-
moving accumulated mud and corrosive
materials.
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Common Causes of Corrosion
The mostcommon causes ofcorrosion on your
car are:
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Road salt, dirt and moisture that is allowed
to accumulate underneath the car.
o
When cleaning lower door panels, rocker
panels and frame members, be sure that
drain holes are kept open so that moisture
can escape and not be trapped inside to ac-
celerate corrosion.
o
Removal of paint or protective coatings by
stones, gravel, abrasion or minor scrapes
and dents which leave unprotected metal
exposed to corrosion.
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