Rustproofing: Myths and Realities

We answer your questions about oil and paraffin rustproof.

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Myths

It is not mandatory to pierce the vehicle body.

Realities

For total protection, we must make piercing in order to slide the pressure jet inside the sheets. Some vehicles have natural ways that can be used and thus allow complete treatment. But not all…
2

Myths

Following the treatment it is abnormal that an odor or smoke emerges from the vehicle.

Realities

It is possible that an odor or some smoke emanates from your vehicle during the first few hours. Do not worry, there is probably some paraffin on your exhaust pipe.
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Myths

Antirust will flow from my vehicle for several days.

Realities

NOT HERE, Champlain rustproof treatment contain paraffin. This technique has the advantage of not leaking. However, as a precaution we suggest you wait an hour before parking your vehicle in your driveway.
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Myths

My vehicle is new, therefore I don’t need to have it treated immediately.

Realities

If you want to protect your vehicle for the long term, have the treatment done as soon as it is purchased, this will prevent rust from settling in the nooks and inside the doors where moisture persists. In addition, we offer a lifetime warranty for new vehicles (apa recommendations).
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Myths

I don’t have to service my vehicle each year.

Realities

Our product does not lose its effectiveness over time. On the other hand, the abrasion caused by sand and salt on our roads removes the coating on certain parts of the vehicle. So in order to maintain optimal protection and to honor your guarantee you must do your treatment annually.
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Myths

I can’t clean my vehicle right after a treatment.

Realities

You can clean your vehicle. However, we suggest that you avoid pressure jets within 48 hours of treatment.
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Myths

Water, moisture and rain affect the effectiveness of the treatment.

Realities

Our rustproof treatment is supplemented with a moisture repellent that has the property of repelling water surfaces such as the DW40. In addition, following the treatment, only abrasion caused by salt and sand will affect the treatment. Champlain Rustproofing is water and rain resistant.
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Myths

You should never apply treatment to a freshly painted vehicle.

Realities

We had to wait 24 hours in the past. Now that the paint application processes for cars have changed the waiting time no longer applies.
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Myths

Rustproofing can melt the rubber on my vehicle.

Realities

Not here, Champlain Rustproofing is compatible with the rubbers of your vehicle.