Is rust protection for cars and commercial vehicles really necessary?

Rust protection is, as many will debate, not necessary for modern cars. Cars built post the 1980's receive in-factory rust protection before leaving the shop floor. Car paint also has rust protective properties. So does this mean rust proofing products are solely for the classic car owner and restoration projects? No, there are many instances where modern day cars should have post-factory rust proofing. Even new models can succumb to the powers of corrosion as they age - surrounding weather conditions and type of terrain frequently driven offer the perfect ingredients for rust to take hold.

When is rust protection necessary on modern cars?

Any rust on modern cars is likely to come from stone chips or as a result of an accident. In the presence of oxygen and moisture or water, iron undergoes this reaction and forms a series of iron oxides (rust - a chemical process common with metals containing iron. In other words, the corrosion process taking place when there is iron, is known as rusting). Exposed metal and panel joins are vulnerable to the impact moisture and oxygen has on the onset of corrosion.  Regular hand car washes provides the perfect opportunity to closely inspect the body work of your car. Touch-up paint or applying a rust protection wax will ensure the stone-chip or scratch doesn't lead to rust. 

Gentle jet wash to the wheel arches to remove all traces of mud will greatly reduce the risk of rust to an area of your car most exposed to the damaging effect of stones being flicked up by your car tyres or even those from a passing vehicle. Mud traps-in moisture where there is likely to be stone chips - don't ignore! Prevention is always better than cure.

An annual inspection to the undercarriage will help identify any early signs of rust. While most modern cars will remain free of rust for up to 10 years or more there are conditions that can lead to the potential risk for undercarriage corrosion. Mud, rain and the corrosive effects of road grit all have the potential affect vulnerable areas of a cars underbody. If you plan on keeping your car for a number of years it is well worth applying rust protection after the cars 8 to 10 years. A rust-free car also has a greater resale value.

Environmental and road conditions can play havoc to any car make or model. I am constantly aware of signs of rust on any car I pass - just last week I noticed a car exposed to the elements day and night, with an orange hue to areas around panel joins - the very first signs of corrosion!

Wax or oil-based rust prevention products can be sprayed into corners, crevices, seams and removable parts of the undercarriage, wheel wells, sills, inside doors, leading edge of bonnet and cavities where water may collect.

Rust proofing kits specifically for new vehicles

For those who want to protect their vehicles, there are rust proofing products on the market designed specifically for the new vehicle in mind. DINITROL 4941S1 underbody wax and DINITROL 77BS cavity wax are ideal for all new vehicles. To make the task of rust proofing easier, there are DINITROL rust protection kits available in four different sizes for small to extra large size vehicles. The kit for SMALL cars containS the following products:

5 x DIN4941S1 Black Underbody Wax 500ml Aerosol 

3 x DIN77BS Light Brown Cavity Wax 500ml Aerosol

1 x DINAC-1L Dinitrol 7225 Autocleaner 1 Litre for wax

1 x DINE17149 Extension Spray Nozzle 600mm

1 x REJEQ020 Can Gun Aerosol spray can tool

1 x DINPLUG10BL25 Black Tapered Plastic Blanking Plugs 10mm