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Back-To-Basics: Corrosion
I-CAR · November 14, 2018
Summary
This article outlines fundamental practices to prevent corrosion during the collision repair and refinishing process, highlighting the risks of galvanic corrosion and contamination from bare hands or moisture. It emphasizes following paint manufacturer guidelines for metal treatments, primers, and thorough cleaning.
What to do on the job
Always wear gloves when handling bare metal, drill and deburr all holes before refinishing to prevent galvanic corrosion, and strictly follow paint manufacturer instructions for metal treatments and primers.
How to use it
Use this document to justify the necessity of proper surface preparation steps, clean-room/glove usage, and dedicated time for deburring drilled holes and cleaning welds prior to refinishing to prevent galvanic and environmental corrosion.
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