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Rust Resistant Body

Rust-Resistant Body

1. General

Rust-resistant performance is enhanced extensive use of anti-corrosion sheet steel, as well as by an anti-corrosion treatment that includes the application of anti-rust wax, sealer and anti-chipping paint to easily corroded part such as the hood and fender.

2. Anti-corrosion Sheet Steel





Anti-corrosion sheet steel is used as the following illustration.

3. Wax and Sealer

Wax is applied to edge of the door lower portion, door hinge and fuel filler lid hinge to improve rust-resistant performance. Sealer is applied to hemmed portions of the door panels and luggage door.

4. Under Coat





Acrylic acid resin is applied to under side of the body, inside the wheel housing and other parts that are susceptible to damage from stone chips, thus improving the rust resistance of these areas.

5. Anti-chipping Application





Soft-chip primer has been applied to the front end of the hood and fender. Furthermore, large rocker moldings and large door under moldings are used on all models as standard equipment in order to ensure chip resistance performance in the rocker panel and door area.