{"id":121255,"date":"2023-11-16T20:50:29","date_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:50:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/?p=121255"},"modified":"2023-11-16T20:50:29","modified_gmt":"2023-11-16T20:50:29","slug":"im-a-car-expert-prevent-and-repair-rust-with-three-easy-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leviolonrouge.com\/auto-news\/im-a-car-expert-prevent-and-repair-rust-with-three-easy-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;I&#8217;m a car expert &#8211; prevent and repair rust with three easy tips&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/cardoordrain-5070483.jpg?r=1700166512683\"><\/p>\n<p>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<p>A YouTube video outlined the advice, with its first tip recommending drivers clear their car\u2019s drain holes.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>These holes referenced in Auto Doc\u2019s (@autodocuk) YouTube video tutorial are water drainage channels located in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p>The corners of a car\u2019s sunroof<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>A windshield\u2019s bottom corners<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>The cowl (the area between the base of a car\u2019s windshield and hood)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Door sills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Trunks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Tailgates or hatches\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Fender wells<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>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<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.images.express.co.uk\/img\/dynamic\/24\/590x\/secondary\/autodocpaint-5070487.jpg?r=1700166512818\"><\/p>\n<p>Auto Doc\u2019s following recommendation urges drivers to wash their car\u2019s exterior regularly.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>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<p>Wheel arches and door mouldings are one of the most vital areas to wash, given their tendency to attract rust.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>New cars feature an anti-corrosion coating on their underbody and wheel wells, losing effectiveness over time.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<p> <strong> Don&#8217;t miss&#8230; 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