5 driver mistakes that cause car fenders to rust
- June 16, 2023
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Ordinary motorists pay attention only to the underside of their car, since corrosion spots usually appear there. However, the wings of the “iron horse” also suffer from it,
Ordinary motorists pay attention only to the underside of their car, since corrosion spots usually appear there. However, the wings of the “iron horse” also suffer from it, and the owners often also accelerate this process. The result is an expensive repair. The AvtoVzglyad portal tells about the most common mistakes that lead to serious losses in the family budget.
Already when purchasing a car, a significant proportion of customers ask the dealer for plastic wheel arch covers on their new acquisition. They close the wheel arches and protect the metal from stones flying out from under the wheels. The dealer is happy to fulfill the order, because he earns good money on special stages. But the quality of performance is not always up to par and the design features of a particular vehicle are often not taken into account.
As a result, the paint is rubbed off at the joints of the fender liner and fender and rust spots appear here. There are many reasons. From careless installation to the errors of automotive engineers at the design stage. In cheap cars, the body is often not stiff enough. It “walks”, so the metal begins to rub. In this case, you just need to wash the arches regularly and not put the fender liner. But many people don’t even think about it.
In addition, installed on freshly purchased cars and plastic fenders. However, over time, a lot of dirt is put in the gaps between them and the body: foliage, dust, reagents. They are abundantly moistened with water, which contributes to the beginning of the process of decay. And where there’s humus, there’s rust. Therefore, once a year it is advisable to remove the front fenders and clean everything that has accumulated over a long period of time. Most car owners are simply too lazy to do this. The result is corrosion, which is noticed when serious body repairs are no longer enough.
As for the rear fenders, a protective film is often already applied at the factory, so that dirt does not sandblast the arches. Over time, the stickers will fly off and the coating will be visible. As a result, rust appears on the lower parts of the body elements after a few months.
Go ahead. In many modern cars, both budget and premium, the front end is made almost entirely of plastic. That is, it seems that there is nothing to rust. However, steel fasteners are prone to corrosion, so they should also be checked. In too negligible cases, the same wing simply deforms.
Finally, mates make mistakes when taking delivery of a car after a body repair. If, when installing the already mentioned fender liner, the masters did not use plastic clips, but self-tapping screws, then such spare parts quickly become rusty and over time they can simply fall off. I have to go back to the service, and this is a waste of time.
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Already when purchasing a car, a significant proportion of customers ask the dealer for plastic wheel arch covers on their new acquisition. They close the wheel arches and protect the metal from stones flying out from under the wheels. The dealer is happy to fulfill the order, because he earns good money on special stages. But the quality of performance is not always up to par and the design features of a particular vehicle are often not taken into account.
As a result, the paint is rubbed off at the joints of the fender liner and fender and rust spots appear here. There are many reasons. From careless installation to the errors of automotive engineers at the design stage. In cheap cars, the body is often not stiff enough. It “walks”, so the metal begins to rub. In this case, you just need to wash the arches regularly and not put the fender liner. But many people don’t even think about it.
In addition, installed on freshly purchased cars and plastic fenders. However, over time, a lot of dirt is put in the gaps between them and the body: foliage, dust, reagents. They are abundantly moistened with water, which contributes to the beginning of the process of decay. And where there’s humus, there’s rust. Therefore, once a year it is advisable to remove the front fenders and clean everything that has accumulated over a long period of time. Most car owners are simply too lazy to do this. The result is corrosion, which is noticed when serious body repairs are no longer enough.
As for the rear fenders, a protective film is often already applied at the factory, so that dirt does not sandblast the arches. Over time, the stickers will fly off and the coating will be visible. As a result, rust appears on the lower parts of the body elements after a few months.
Go ahead. In many modern cars, both budget and premium, the front end is made almost entirely of plastic. That is, it seems that there is nothing to rust. However, steel fasteners are prone to corrosion, so they should also be checked. In too negligible cases, the same wing simply deforms.
Finally, mates make mistakes when taking delivery of a car after a body repair. If, when installing the already mentioned fender liner, the masters did not use plastic clips, but self-tapping screws, then such spare parts quickly become rusty and over time they can simply fall off. I have to go back to the service, and this is a waste of time.
Source: Avto Vzglyad
Donald Salinas is an experienced automobile journalist and writer for Div Bracket. He brings his readers the latest news and developments from the world of automobiles, offering a unique and knowledgeable perspective on the latest trends and innovations in the automotive industry.
