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Anti-Rust Treatment After Installation

ANTI-RUST TREATMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (BEFORE PAINTING PROCESS)




a. BODY SEALER APPLICATION
1. For water-proofing and anti-corrosion measures, always apply the body sealer to the body panel seams and hems of the doors, hood, etc.




b. UNDERCOAT APPLICATION
1. To prevent corrosion and protect the body from damage by flying stones, always apply sufficient under coating to the bottom surface of the under body and inside of the wheel housings.

- ANTI-RUST TREATMENT AFTER INSTALLATION (AFTER PAINTING PROCESS)




a. ANTI-RUST AGENT (WAX) APPLICATION
1. To preserve impossible to paint areas from corrosion, always apply sufficient anti-rust agent (wax) to the inside of the hemming areas of the doors and hood, and around the hinges, or the welded surfaces inside the box-shaped cross sections of the side members, body pillars, etc.

- ANTI-RUST TREATMENT BY PAINTING

REFERENCE:
Painting prevents corrosion and protects the sheet metal from damage. In this section, anti-chipping paint only for anti-corrosion purposes is described.




a. ANTI-CHIPPING PAINT
1. To prevent corrosion and protect the body from damage by flying stones, etc., apply anti-chipping paint to the rocker panel, wheel arch areas, balance panel, etc.

HINT:
Depending on the model or the application area, there are cases where the application of anti-chipping paint is necessary before the second coat or after the top coat.