{"id":245457,"date":"2023-11-16T20:50:14","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:50:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/?p=245457"},"modified":"2023-11-16T20:50:14","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:50:14","slug":"im-a-car-expert-prevent-and-repair-rust-with-three-easy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automotobuzz.com\/car-reviews\/im-a-car-expert-prevent-and-repair-rust-with-three-easy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"‘I’m a car expert – prevent and repair rust with three easy tips’"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Car rust can quickly spread and compromise a vehicle\u2019s structural integrity, but a team of auto experts has outlined five strategies to remain steps ahead of this defect\u2019s costly repairs.<\/p>\n
A YouTube video outlined the advice, with its first tip recommending drivers clear their car\u2019s drain holes.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These holes referenced in Auto Doc\u2019s (@autodocuk) YouTube video tutorial are water drainage channels located in:<\/p>\n
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The corners of a car\u2019s sunroof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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A windshield\u2019s bottom corners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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The cowl (the area between the base of a car\u2019s windshield and hood)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Door sills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Trunks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Tailgates or hatches\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n
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Fender wells<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Dirt and other debris can clog these drainage holes, increasing the likelihood of car rust and damage to other vehicle components like electronics.<\/p>\n
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Auto Doc\u2019s following recommendation urges drivers to wash their car\u2019s exterior regularly.\u00a0<\/p>\n
The auto experts add that washing your vehicle during winter is especially important, given that road surfaces can contain deicing chemicals during cold weather, rusting a car\u2019s exterior.<\/p>\n
Wheel arches and door mouldings are one of the most vital areas to wash, given their tendency to attract rust.\u00a0<\/p>\n
New cars feature an anti-corrosion coating on their underbody and wheel wells, losing effectiveness over time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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But spraying your car\u2019s underbody with a new anti-corrosion coating revitalizes the area.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Bodywork can also accumulate rust, often within a bonnet and door edges.<\/p>\n
Auto Doc experts suggest repairing body paint chips by applying a degreaser with a microfiber towel and letting the solution dry.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Drivers with bodywork rust down to their car\u2019s metal would apply primer, wait for it to dry, and paint over it using a small touch-up brush pen matching their exterior\u2019s color.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
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