{"id":12353,"date":"2015-12-23T12:44:00","date_gmt":"2015-12-23T12:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/?p=12353"},"modified":"2026-02-17T15:08:07","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T15:08:07","slug":"how-to-keep-rust-away-from-your-car","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/how-to-keep-rust-away-from-your-car\/","title":{"rendered":"HOW TO KEEP RUST AWAY FROM YOUR CAR"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rust is to metal as Lex Luthor is to Superman: an archenemy! Rust will eat away at every part of your car, and it can increase the severity of even minor body damage. If you spot early issues, getting a quick<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/online-estimate\/\"> <b>online estimate<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can help you decide what to fix first.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Have you noticed these signs?<\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\r\n<li>Bubbling beneath the vehicle\u2019s paint job<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Paint flaking off around a scratch<\/li>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<li>Dark, rusty particles falling from the underside of your car<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If so, you may have a problem with rust!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What is the primary cause of rust? The oxygen in the air. Most vehicles are made with iron (an important element in steel), which has the opposite electrical charge of oxygen. When iron is exposed to oxygen, it loses electrons\u2013a process known as oxidation, or rusting.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The car\u2019s paint job is more than just a way to make it look pretty; it also protects the iron of the body from the oxygen in the air. If the paint is damaged, chipped, or scratched, it can expose the iron to the oxygen in the air. Add water (from rain and snow), dirt, and debris, and the rust process speeds up!<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So what can you do to keep rust away from your car?<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Repair minor damage \u2014<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your paint gets scratched, take your car to your auto collision repair center and get the damage repaired. The last thing you want is for your car\u2019s body to rust as a result of minor damage. If you need professional help fast, start with<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/collision-repair-services-los-angeles\/\"> <b>collision repair services in Los Angeles<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clean the vehicle \u2014<\/strong> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dust and dirt can cover minor damage, preventing you from seeing the problem that needs to be fixed. Clean your car regularly, and it will be much easier to spot damage and rust. If you want a simple checklist after repairs, use this<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/post-collision-repair-inspection-guide-key-things-to-check\/\"> <b>post-collision repair inspection guide<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Be wary of salt \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0If you live in a city with a lot of snow, your vehicle will come in contact with a lot of salt (used to prevent ice from forming). The same happens when you live beside the ocean (the salt from the sea water). Salt will speed up the rust process, so make sure to have your vehicle cleaned well if it comes in contact with salt.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Clean and protect your vehicle\u2019s undercarriage \u2014 <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Water, dust, and dirt can easily be kicked up into the underside of your vehicle, speeding up any rusting already taking place. It\u2019s important to clean your undercarriage, and apply a protective layer to prevent rust from being a problem. If you\u2019re already dealing with collision-related damage underneath, review the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/repair-process\/\"> <b>repair process<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you know what to expect.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wax the car regularly \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Wax will protect your car from rusting, even if the vehicle is scratched or dented. The layer of wax will prevent oxygen from coming in contact with any exposed steel or iron. Wax your vehicle at least once every month or two.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Keep a wary eye \u2014<\/strong>\u00a0Inspect your car for signs of rust once a month. Take the car to be washed and, once it\u2019s clean, give it a thorough once-over to ensure that there is no damage.<\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Follow these tips, and you can keep rust well away from your vehicle! If you want a shop to take a look, you can<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/schedule-an-appointment\/\"> <b>schedule an appointment<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or reach out through the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/networkautobody.com\/contact-us\/\"> <b>contact page<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Rust is to metal as Lex Luthor is to Superman: an archenemy! Rust will eat away at every part of your car, and it can increase the severity of even minor body damage. If you spot early issues, getting a quick online estimate can help you decide what to fix first. Have you noticed these signs? If so, you may have a problem with rust! What is the primary cause of rust? The oxygen in the air. Most vehicles are made with iron (an important element in steel), which has the opposite electrical charge of oxygen. When iron is exposed to oxygen, it loses electrons\u2013a process known as oxidation, or rusting. The car\u2019s paint job is more than just a way to make it look pretty; it also protects the iron of the body from the oxygen in the air. If the paint is damaged, chipped, or scratched, it can expose the iron to the oxygen in the air. Add water (from rain and snow), dirt, and debris, and the rust process speeds up! So what can you do to keep rust away from your car? Repair minor damage \u2014 If your paint gets scratched, take your car to your auto collision repair center and get the damage repaired. The last thing you want is for your car\u2019s body to rust as a result of minor damage. If you need professional help fast, start with collision repair services in Los Angeles. Clean the vehicle \u2014 Dust and dirt can cover minor damage, preventing you from seeing the problem that needs to be fixed. Clean your car regularly, and it will be much easier to spot damage and rust. If you want a simple checklist after repairs, use this post-collision repair inspection guide. Be wary of salt \u2014\u00a0If you live in a city with a lot of snow, your vehicle will come in contact with a lot of salt (used to prevent ice from forming). The same happens when you live beside the ocean (the salt from the sea water). Salt will speed up the rust process, so make sure to have your vehicle cleaned well if it comes in contact with salt. Clean and protect your vehicle\u2019s undercarriage \u2014 Water, dust, and dirt can easily be kicked up into the underside of your vehicle, speeding up any rusting already taking place. It\u2019s important to clean your undercarriage, and apply a protective layer to prevent rust from being a problem. If you\u2019re already dealing with collision-related damage underneath, review the repair process so you know what to expect. Wax the car regularly \u2014\u00a0Wax will protect your car from rusting, even if the vehicle is scratched or dented. The layer of wax will prevent oxygen from coming in contact with any exposed steel or iron. Wax your vehicle at least once every month or two. Keep a wary eye \u2014\u00a0Inspect your car for signs of rust once a month. Take the car to be washed and, once it\u2019s clean, give it a thorough once-over to ensure that there is no damage. Follow these tips, and you can keep rust well away from your vehicle! If you want a shop to take a look, you can schedule an appointment or reach out through the contact page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12354,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"ocean_post_layout":"","ocean_both_sidebars_style":"","ocean_both_sidebars_content_width":0,"ocean_both_sidebars_sidebars_width":0,"ocean_sidebar":"0","ocean_second_sidebar":"0","ocean_disable_margins":"enable","ocean_add_body_class":"","ocean_shortcode_before_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_after_top_bar":"","ocean_shortcode_before_header":"","ocean_shortcode_after_header":"","ocean_has_shortcode":"","ocean_shortcode_after_title":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_widgets":"","ocean_shortcode_before_footer_bottom":"","ocean_shortcode_after_footer_bottom":"","ocean_display_top_bar":"default","ocean_display_header":"default","ocean_header_style":"","ocean_center_header_left_menu":"0","ocean_custom_header_template":"0","ocean_custom_logo":0,"ocean_custom_retina_logo":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_width":0,"ocean_custom_logo_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_tablet_max_height":0,"ocean_custom_logo_mobile_max_height":0,"ocean_header_custom_menu":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_family":"0","ocean_menu_typo_font_subset":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_size":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_font_size_unit":"px","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_font_weight_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_tablet":"","ocean_menu_typo_transform_mobile":"","ocean_menu_typo_line_height":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_line_height_unit":"","ocean_menu_typo_spacing":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_tablet":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_mobile":0,"ocean_menu_typo_spacing_unit":"","ocean_menu_link_color":"","ocean_menu_link_color_hover":"","ocean_menu_link_color_active":"","ocean_menu_link_background":"","ocean_menu_link_hover_background":"","ocean_menu_link_active_background":"","ocean_menu_social_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_bg":"","ocean_menu_social_links_color":"","ocean_menu_social_hover_links_color":"","ocean_disable_title":"default","ocean_disable_heading":"default","ocean_post_title":"","ocean_post_subheading":"","ocean_post_title_style":"","ocean_post_title_background_color":"","ocean_post_title_background":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_image_position":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_attachment":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_repeat":"","ocean_post_title_bg_image_size":"","ocean_post_title_height":0,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay":0.5,"ocean_post_title_bg_overlay_color":"","ocean_disable_breadcrumbs":"default","ocean_breadcrumbs_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_separator_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_color":"","ocean_breadcrumbs_links_hover_color":"","ocean_display_footer_widgets":"default","ocean_display_footer_bottom":"default","ocean_custom_footer_template":"0","ocean_post_oembed":"","ocean_post_self_hosted_media":"","ocean_post_video_embed":"","ocean_link_format":"","ocean_link_format_target":"self","ocean_quote_format":"","ocean_quote_format_link":"post","ocean_gallery_link_images":"off","ocean_gallery_id":[],"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12353","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-network-auto-body","entry","has-media"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.0 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>HOW TO KEEP RUST AWAY FROM YOUR CAR - Network Auto Body<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Fight against rust with preventive measures. 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