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SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST
XA35
SOME FACTS ABOUT RUST
Rusting is a natural oxidizing process that occurs
when bare metal is exposed to moisture. Problem
areas include screw holes, unfinished edges, or
where scrapes and nicks occur in the protective
coating through normal assembly, handling and use.
Identifying these natural rusting problem areas and
taking some simple rust protection precautions can
help to stop rust from developing, or stop it quickly
as soon as it appears.
1. Avoid nicking or scraping the coating surface,
inside and out.
2. Use all the washers supplied. In addition to
protecting against weather in ltration, the washers
protect the metal from being scraped by the screws.
3. Keep roof, base perimeter and door tracks free of
debris and leaves which may accumulate and retain
moisture. These can do double damage since they
give o acid as they decay.
4. Touch up scrapes or nicks and any area of visible
rust as soon as possible. Make sure the surface is
free of moisture, oils, dirt or grime and then apply
an even lm of high quality touch-up paint.
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