Food for Thought

RUST IS BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!

Although your new vehicle’s frame and body panels have been manufactured with state-of-the-art factory corrosion protection, the introduction of the newest de-icing agents has put extra stress on engineered-in factory protection. 

Magnesium chloride (MagCL), for example, has become the de-icing agent of choice (in place of salt) by many highway departments. In areas where MagCL is being used, vehicle corrosion has increased ten-fold.* What’s more, many states are even using MagCL (by far more corrosive than salt!) for dust control on unpaved roads. 

Bottom line, just because it might not snow where you live doesn’t mean your vehicle isn’t being exposed to rust-causing chemicals. 

In today’s environment, added corrosion protection is important regardless of geography.

* Magnesium chloride can be 13x more corrosive than salt. Source: Department of Transportation Report, No. CDOT-DTD-R-2002-4, Corrosion Effects of Magnesium Chloride and Sodium Chloride on Automobile Components.

7 REASONS TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE WITH A VALUGARD CORROSION PACKAGE
  

• 24 million tons of corrosive materials are applied to U.S. roads annually.
• The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) estimates corrosion costs the nation’s transportation industry more than $30 billion annually.
• Rust takes time to develop. It takes about 4 to 5 years before you notice rust perforation (usually at the bottom of doors, rocker arms, trunk lids, tailgates, fender and hood).
• Most vehicle manufacturer warranties are for 3 Years. By the time you experience rust damage, many vehicle warranties have expired.
• ValuGard Corrosion Protection is backed by a rock-solid LIFETIME WARRANTY for new vehicles.
• The SAE International corrosion standard for protection of steel against MagCL is SAE-J2334. Both ValuGard Undercoat and Rust Inhibitor are formulated to effectively protect from MagCL exposure and have PASSED these standards!
• ValuGard has been applied to and has protected millions of vehicles for over 40 years.

A ValuGard Corrosion Package can help maintain the good looks and help retain the value of the second largest investment you will ever make: your personal transportation!