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Car Rust Prevention and Avoiding Flood Damaged Vehicles

September 3, 2025
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Inflation may have cooled somewhat after 2021, but high prices continue to squeeze consumers. Cars are one of the most expensive purchases for most people, and for those shopping for a low-priced used car, there are pitfalls to watch out…

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Prevent E-Bike Rust With Proper Cleaning, Bicycle Cover

August 15, 2020

If there’s any upside to this pandemic, it may be America’s renewed zeal for the bicycle. Sales have surged exponentially as folks sought any excuse to head outside and go… well, anywhere else. And it’s not just traditional bikes either.…

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Prevent Gun Rust When You Store Your Firearms

July 28, 2020
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Rust is the bane of any gun owner’s existence. It can eat away at the metal components of the firearm, resulting in discoloration, pits and potentially malfunction. Rust is a chemical oxidation process through which metals containing iron come in…

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Packing Up? How To Prevent Rust in Storage

July 15, 2020

Packing up your boat, furniture, coins and jewelry, ATV, bicycles, electronics, tractor, firearms, RV, travel trailer or other items for long-term storage? You can’t afford to ignore the potential for rust and corrosion. This is particularly true if the space…

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Rust Damage and Corrosion are Ongoing Battles for Governments, Consumers

June 28, 2020
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Anyone who’s ever had the unfortunate surprise of discovering rust damage on a tool, bicycle or boat knows how quickly it can ruin your day and blow your budget. Turns out, the U.S. Department of Defense can empathize – on…

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ATV Rust Prevention Better Than Tackling After the Fact

June 14, 2020

ATVs, short for “all terrain vehicles,” are built to endure punishing outdoor conditions, but they’ll last much longer if you take care of them. If it’s a choice between ATV rust prevention or tackling a rust problem after it’s taken…

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Preventing Boat Rust if You’re Buying a Used Boat

May 31, 2020

If you’re in the market for a used boat this summer, make sure you know the “hull” truth about the boat’s history – and check for rust and corrosion before you buy. Otherwise, you will be out a significant amount…