Preparation and anti-corrosion treatment of hidden cavities (Chevrolet Niva 1)

Due to the use of complex technological equipment and the need for high-quality work, it is recommended that the treatment of hidden cavities be performed only at vehicle service stations.

The order of operations for protection of hidden cavities from corrosion:

• place the car on a lift, remove parts and upholstery that prevent access to hidden cavities;
• flush hidden cavities with water at a temperature of 40-50°C through technological and drainage holes (table 8-2) and the bottom of the body until clean water flows out. In this case, the door windows must be raised;
• remove any moisture that has entered the passenger compartment and luggage compartment, blow out all areas where the anti-corrosion compound has been applied with compressed air;
• drive the car into the anti-corrosion coating chamber and place it on a lift, spray the anti-corrosion material Merkasol 831 ML or Mercasol Transparent ML or Non Drip Transparent to the places shown in Figure 8-2 and 8-3 and 8-4;
• lower the car from the lift, clean the front surfaces of the body from dirt with a rag soaked in white spirit.

Table 8-2. Hidden cavities treated with anti-corrosion compounds



[The article is based on data from the website CHEVYMAN]