I-CAR Repairers Realm: Ford Corrosion Protection - Now Available

I-CAR · May 27, 2026 · Ford, Lincoln

Summary

This article highlights an I-CAR Repairers Realm episode featuring experts from Ford and 3M discussing Ford and Lincoln corrosion protection. It covers essential topics such as material selection, application timing, correct application procedures, and where to locate official OEM corrosion protection guidelines.

What to do on the job

Consult official Ford/Lincoln repair manuals and partner product guidelines (like 3M) to ensure correct corrosion protection materials are applied at the proper stages of the repair process.

How to use it

Use this document and its referenced I-CAR and Ford resources to justify line items for corrosion protection, seam sealers, and cavity wax on estimates. It helps prove that corrosion protection is a multi-step, OEM-mandated process with specific timing and material requirements, rather than an 'included' refinish operation.

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