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How To Lengthen The Lifespan Of Your Car

By Linda McDonald


One of the greatest technological triumphs ever achieved by man is the invention of autos. This engineering wonder has changed the way merchandise and people move in modern times. It has taken over the inner city streets and thoroughfares. It certainly overran the role of locomotives and carriages drawn by horses as the main mode of transportation. Its mainframe has a protective coating known as chassis paint.

The car is an equipment that is composed of several components. It is a synchronized movement of many parts that make up the whole. This conglomeration of parts is mounted on a steel frame commonly known in the industry as the chassis. It certainly is where the engine is and the exterior bodywork is mounted. This frame is mostly made of high grade steel.

The auto production industry and the steel industry came together during the mid eighties to firm up research in steel manufacturing as it relates to the car manufacturing industry. The research was conducted on metal texture and quality, paint adhesion, and strength to weight ratio. Attempts were made to produce lightweight materials that would not diminish the strength aspect.

The underbody structure of an automobile is in itself a combination of several assemblies. The method on how it is fabricated and how the components are joined together contributes to how well this will be able to resist rust and corrosion. One important aspect of designing this is having access points for the application of coatings or protective paints.

Auto frames are not just fabricated without going through a design stage. Test frames are manufactured and its metal properties are tested for rust and corrosion resistance. These mock-ups undergo severe testing in labs and in simulated actual road conditions. People often overlook damages or defects in the chassis as this is not plainly visible.

Being the foundation of a vehicle, this structure actually holds all the components together. These are fabricated using cutting edge technology. Despite being a strong solid material, steel is still subjected to oxidation induced by air or water. When left unchecked, these elements will contribute to the degradation of the frame. Rust and corrosion are caused by oxidation.

This base frame component should have protection to preserve its integrity and strength to bear the load that is thrust on it. This coating is applied by a hot wax process which is a mixture of solvents and thermoplastic substances. The second method is through electrocoating using high adhesion type paints. This serves as a skin for the underbody structure.

The most common preventive coating used in vehicles that are already operating in the organic coat. It is a cost effective paint which acts as protecting barriers that negate the entry of air and water and other minute particles from being in direct contact with the steel. This is applied using a brush or a paint sprayer. One has to follow the instructions on its application.

Bringing your car to a shop for servicing is good but often owners focus only on having it washed and cleaned. Some are conscious of having the undersides cleaned but mostly it is only cosmetic, just plainly removing dirt and grime using water jet spraying. Some do have the presence of mind to have grease points checked, but most never inspect the chassis and its condition.




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