Unfortunately, one of the best methods for melting snow and ice is through the use of salt and brines such as magnesium chloride or calcium chlooride.
Fortunately, rust/corrosion prevention is still possible. By following a regular program of corrosion prevention coating, anti-corrosion spray, and other maintenance, you can keep your car in excellent condition. Here's how we can help to protect your investment at Rowe:
1. We start from the inside. The mechanism of corrosion requires that an electrolyte, usually water, come into contact with the steel. Therefore, whatever you can do to prevent this interaction is critical to achieving anti corrosion protection. By applying an anti-corrosion spray wax to all enclosed panels, rust and corrosion can be prevented from the inside-out. The wax is inserted into selected vehicle cavities located in the doors, hood, trunk frame, fenders, quarter panels and rocker panels through the existing drain holes. Unlike some processes still used today, no holes need to be drilled. The wax only adheres to metal and thereby forms a barrier that prevents the electrolyte from coming into contact with the metal. The wax sealant will not plug any of the existing drain holes.
2. We protect your vehicles underbody. The underbody of the vehicle takes a daily pounding from the environment, which can cause rust to form on the floorboards and brake lines. We spray on a quality asphalt-based anti-corrosion coating designed to withstand the impact of road debris that protects the underbody and prevents the formation of rust. A key advantage of the asphalt-based products we use is that, unlike commonly used rubberized coatings, they will not peel or flake off.
These two preventative steps can keep your vehicle rust and corrosion free, enjoy it more and increase its trade-in value.