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Quick action can prevent extensive rust damage. Enhancing your car‘s appearance makes it look better â€" and brings a higher price when you are ready to sell. Q Covering the dried primer with paint. U Applying acrylic or enamel primerfiover the damaged area. Larger rust spots should be repaired by professionals with more sophisticated sanding and painting equipment. ; Q Using sandpaper to remove the rust, then wiping the dust with a rag damp with rubbing alcohol. U Cleaning areas inside and around the spot with rubbing alcohol. Q Scraping away paint chips around the spots with a putty knife. Check under the car for loose undercoating, gouges and paint damâ€" age that expose the metal to moisture and salt. To repair small rust spots, automotive experts recommend: It‘s important to clear debris from water drain holes at the bottomis of doors, hoods, trunks and tailgates â€" especially if your car was rustâ€"proofed by a dealer or independent shop. Thick waxes can clog drain holes and trap moisture inside body cavities. However, cars manufactured with today‘s sophisticated antirust compoâ€" nents and coatings eventually will rust. Thus, the best protection is diliâ€" gent care. A weekly washing protects against rust. And cars not covered or garaged should be washed after rainstorms. Improved corrosionâ€"resistant mateâ€" rials, tougher paints and primers and design improvements have made new cars less susceptible to rust as well as dents and dings. Salt and grit from the road cause corrosion. Acid rain attacks paint by eating through its surface and pitting the metal beneath. Rust: The dreaded invader. Decayed metal coating can turn a sparkling new car into an unsightly hulk. Even worse, it can damage a vehicle‘s steering components, exhaust system and structural soundness. Don‘t let your car rust away Inside, upholstery and carpeting are most vulnerable to the buildup of grit and grime from summer activities, Ziebart‘s Riley says. If the dirt is left Prior to winter, Ziebart‘s experts advise the car should undergo a comâ€" plete cleaning and detailing of interior and exterior surfaces, including hidden areas like the engine compartment, under door panels, and the bottom of the vehicle. ‘"During the summer months, the car is exposed to sand, dirt, and grime because it is being driven more for recreation," says Mike Riley, product manager for the Detailing Group at Ziebart. "If the car isn‘t cleaned before winter, it is also exposed to salt, slush, and ice. That‘s a deadly combination for the interior and exterior of the vehicle." ‘"During the sumn is exposed to sand because it is being recreation," says Mi manager for the D Ziebart. "If the car is But watch out. It won‘t be long until you‘re back to the harsh reality of drivâ€" ing in winter and your car will be taking a beating. Now is the time to prepare for winter salt, snow, and ice, according to the car detailing and protection experts the car detailing a at Ziebart TidyCar. way. Prepare now for salt, snow and ice by putting a winter coat on your car ummer‘s ended = the sun is shinâ€" ing, the lawn is still green, and your car is gleaming in the driveâ€" "Recent manufacturer recalls for such items as subframes that hold car engines and transmissions in place, show that rust damage to motor vehicles is alive and well," Riley said. "Unlike Despite what car owners may think, today‘s manufacturer warranties do not cover all types of corrosion still evident in late model cars and trucks. Winter salt poses a significant threat to both the interior and exterior of the vehicle. Where road. salt is used, up to 700,000 metric tons per province are annually piled on slick Canadian roads. And of that, about 1.5 kilograms ends up on your car, eating into painted and metal surfaces and triggering rust and corrosion. Steer You Straight." uncleaned, the accumulation can speed up deterioration of the fabric. Winter salt and grime still pose serious damage to car exteriors and interiors. Car care specialists at Ziebart TidyCar recommend the application of high quality waxes or sealants to protect exterior surfaces. To further protect paintâ€" ed and metal surfaces, Ziebart‘s Super Rust Protection should be applied to undersurfaces, hidden box sections and vehicle seams to halt rust caused by the 1.5 kilograms of road salt that end up on your car or truck. starts, to have it all checked out by somebody who knows cars, inside and out! The car‘s been acting a little strange lately, and winter.is just around the corner. It‘s hard to get it started, and once you do get moving, you have the feeling : the road is tilted. It‘s definitely time, before any real trouble * TUNEâ€"UPS * BRAKES * BATTERIES * SHOCKS * SUSPENSIONS * TRANSMISSIONS + BODY CUSTOM WORK * HUGE PARTS INVENTORY + STARTERS +« MUFFLERS * TIRES * OIL CHANGES FIRM ESTIMATES BEFORE WORK BEGINS! MAKE US A PART OF YOUR CAR! 263 Speers Rd. /‘E‘m 3 844â€"8314 Ziebart TidyCar Centers offer a wide range of detailing services, accessories and protection products to assure a betâ€" terâ€"looking, longerâ€"lasting car in sumâ€" mer and in winter. There are more than 700 locations worldwide. Riley gives this advice: Put a winter coat on your car. Start this fall by having the interior and exterior of the vehicle detailed and protected by the experts at Ziebart TidyCar. Ziebart recommends the application of highâ€"quality waxes or sealants to protect exterior surfaces. Ziebart‘s Super Rust Protection materiâ€" als should be applied to undersurfaces, hidden box sections and seams of the vehicle to halt rust and corrosion. manufacturer warranties, Ziebart TidyCar covers all metal surfaces prone to rust, especially many hidden areas." | Ziebart Rust Protection Winterize your car with Protectâ€"Aâ€"Shine*. It‘s the toughest protection for your paint against snow, sleet and freezing rain during the winter months, and U.V. rays, bird droppings and tree sap throughout theâ€"rest of the year. We‘ll hand wash, chemically clean and apply Premium Paint Sealant for a better looking car all winter long. VISA |â€" 318 WYECROFT RD. 844â€"8333 Protectâ€"Aâ€"Shine® Both services now just Get a jump on winter with Ziebart Rust Protection. It protects your entire car from corrosion caused by road salt, dirt, grime and moisture. Covers critical areas excluded by newâ€"car warranties. Lifetime fullâ€"repair warranty.* Between Dorval and Fourth Line *See dealer for details. .©Ziebart International Corporation, 1993 For better looking, longer lasting cars