Rust forms when iron reacts with atmospheric oxygen and water. It is the reddish-brown layer leading to corrosion. If rusting is minor it can be covered by simple repairs, if its major it costs more than you expect. There are 3 types of rust.
Types of Rust
Stage 0: In this stage, rust is not considerable. It slowly starts growing on the car. We can’t notice unless we observe keenly. Small bubbles are formed on the car this is the early sign. One who notices the rust in stage 0 itself. Then can easily get the car painted and prevent rust.
Surface rust or stage 1:
It is the earliest form of iron. It occurs when your car has a tiny dent exposing the car’s icon below the paint. Usually one can repair the surface by just painting on the surface of the car where it rusted. Small bubbles appeared below the surface of the paint.
Cost for repair: It may cost between $20 to $100(dollars)
Scale rust or stage 2:
It is the second stage of rusting. In this stage real degradation of the metal takes place. Pitting and etching start on the car surface. It will show up as black white or red on the car. Rusty Granules and powdery substances can be seen on the car surface. It cannot be neglected further it can cause penetrating rust. Rust can be removed only in stage 2 which is scale rust otherwise it costs us more.
Cost for repair: It may cost between $75 to $500.
Penetrating rust or stage 3:
It is a damaging form of rust. More repairs will need to be carried out. In some cases the inner parts will also be corroded, they should also be replaced. Wear and tear of the parts of the car can be taken place. Also, welding of the car parts will be carried out if rust leads to breakage in car parts.
Cost for repair: It may cost between $650 to $3000.
Surface rust $20 to $100
Scale rust $75 to $500
Penetrating rust $300 to $650
The idea of resale of car:
Is your car rusted and you are thinking of reselling the car? It’s good when rust is small. If it is major then you are going to get less amount than your expected value because only a few people come forward to buy a rusted car.
Parts of the car which rusts the most
iron frames
panels
exhaust pipe
Doors
wheel rims.
Main reasons for car rust:
The climatic conditions where you keep your car, humid and moist climate leads to rust.
Age of the car. If your car’s age is more than ten years then it has a more likely chance to get rusted
Contact of a car with water and air like rain snow etc.
When your car to not washed or cleaned for many days it may lead to rust.
Conclusion:
Rusting of a car shouldn’t be neglected. One has to take care of the car before rust takes place. The car should be parked in a place where it is not in contact with water. Regularly wash the car If rusting takes place notice it when it is in the early stage and paint it otherwise it costs you a huge amount.
Frequently asked questions
- How can we prevent rusting on a car?
One should clean their car every week. We should keep an eye on the paint of the car. We can also use oil rust proofing. Generally, we can use a wd-40 spray and stop a car from rusting.
- Should I buy a car that has rust?
If the rusting is minor, Yes you can buy that car and get sprayed with rust-proofing spray and you can happily use it?
- Which parts of the car rust more?
The metal frames of the car rust more and parts that are beneath the car rust more because they are exposed to more water which causes rusting.
- Does rust-proofing sprays work?
Yes, they work up to some extent. But when the car is not in use and exposed to air and water then nothing can stop the rust.
- Where do car rust be repaired?
Car rust can be repaired in any of the nearby garages of your locality. If it is minor, you can also do it by yourself.
- Can we repair car rust at home?
Yes, you can. All you need are sandpaper and paint and anti-rusting spray. Firstly clean the corroded area with sandpaper. Thereafter paint the surface with suitable paint and at last use the anti-rusting spray.
