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Rust Resistant

Rust-Resistant Body

1. General

Rust-resistant performance is enhanced by extensive use of anti-corrosion sheet steel and an anti-corrosion treatment by applying wax, sealer and anti-chipping paint to easily corroded parts such as the hood, doors and rocker panels.


2. Anti-Corrosion Sheet Steel





Rust-resistant performance is increased by using anti-corrosion sheet steel and anti-corrosion treatment by applying wax, sealer, anti-chipping paint, to easily corroded parts such as the hood, doors, rocker panels.

3. Wax and Sealer

Wax and sealer are applied to the hemmed portions of the hood, door panels, and rocker panel to improve rust-resistant performance.

4. Under Coat





PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) coating is applied to the under side of the body The fender apron and other parts which are subject to damage by stone chipping given a thick coating to improve rust-resistant performance.

5. Anti-Chipping Application





Anti-chipping paint and PVC chipping primer are applied to the lower door panel area and the rocker panel area to protect them from stone chipping. In addition, soft-chip primer is applied to the hood.