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Truck Makers, Suppliers Aim to Combat Road Salt Corrosion With Protective Coatings

November 20, 2018

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When winter weather arrives, what also comes with it is the use of road salt, which exacerbates truck corrosion.

Heavy- and medium-duty truck OEMs recognize how costly and dangerous corrosion can be. As a result, they aim to mitigate the problem with anti-corrosion coatings on key parts of the vehicle.

Nearly all modern trucks come standard with anti-corrosion coatings on at least some of the rust-prone metal components. The body, undercarriage, wheels and areas within the truck’s splash zone receive particular attention.

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