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The car's quarter panel can be an easy prey to rust, chips and bumps since it is constantly subjected to road dirt and grimes, salt, water, rocks and debris. Rust is considered as the silent killer that can helplessly drain life from all types of cars no matter how powerful it may be. Nothing is exempted even if it is a Pontiac. Pontiac cars are noted for their sporty powerful stance matched with top rated performance and diving dynamics but it can be put to nothingness once rust start to eat up the metal components making up the car including the quarter panels.
Rust is formed once the iron compounds in the metal negatively react with oxygen and water. The formation of rust results to powder-like or scale-like reddish brown pigments or at times reddish-yellow ferric oxides that develop on the surface of quarter panels. Prevention of quarter panel rust must be done at once or else it can spread like fire on other auto parts making up the vehicle. There are several methods that can be done to prevent rust formation which may include cathodic protection and galvanizing. Electrochemical treatments are used for cathodic protection method. Galvanizing is done by coating the affected area with another layer of metal to isolate it from other areas.
In case rust is too thick and has affected large areas that can lead to futile performance, new quarter panel replacement is the next best thing that can be done. Replacement Pontiac quarter panels can be used in place of the stock corroded metals. Other aftermarket quarter panel replacements are made up of pieces of metals that can be welded together to fit the distinct contours of the car. It can be found on local traditional stores or in on-line stores.
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