Car chassis maintenance should not be ignored, with daily maintenance focusing on rust prevention. The maintenance of the car chassis is often regarded as optional and far less important than the engine and body. In fact, whether the car chassis is properly maintained directly affects the safety, handling, comfort, and economy of the vehicle, so it should not be taken lightly.
The chassis is often overlooked. Apart from the tires, the car chassis is the closest component to the ground. During driving, gravel splashed from the road continuously hits the chassis, gradually destroying its original rust-proof layer and exposing the metal. In summer, the high temperature on the ground during the day makes the chassis extremely hot, while the moisture in the air at night slowly corrodes the contracted car bottom after the temperature drops, leading to a situation where one day we might find the chassis riddled with holes. Very few car owners regularly check if there are any issues with the chassis like they do with the tires. Damage to the chassis can further threaten the normal use of other components: damaged steering, oil leaks, deformed chassis, and loose overall structure can all create traffic hazards.
Daily maintenance focuses on rust prevention. During rainy weather, muddy roads cause large amounts of mud and sand to splash onto the car's chassis, making it difficult to clean thoroughly. Before long, the chassis will be eroded, oxidized, and rusted.
Rust prevention treatment for the chassis is best done at a professional car beauty center because they have specialized equipment to thoroughly clean the chassis and then perform professional rust prevention treatments. When applying rust prevention, a uniform coating is sprayed on the chassis to form a durable rust-proof layer. After the rust prevention care is completed, it is important not to wash the body or chassis with alkaline cleaning agents such as laundry detergent or dish soap, as this can affect the rust prevention effect.
Chassis armor depends on the situation. Currently, one of the most popular methods of chassis protection internationally is chassis armor. As the name suggests, it involves equipping the car chassis with a solid protective layer. In reality, this is also currently the only method to protect the exposed parts of the car chassis. Professional chassis armor involves spraying a special elastic gel material on the car chassis, completely wrapping the noise-producing areas above the chassis and wheel hubs. The naturally solidified protective layer formed can reduce damage from gravel impacts and prevent corrosion and rust. Additionally, chassis armor can also provide better sound insulation.
However, not every car needs chassis armor; it depends on the driving environment. If the car frequently travels on good roads, it may not need to be installed. But if the road conditions are poor and pose certain risks to the engine base or transmission, then it should be installed.
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