Strategic Focus of the USCAR Decorative Trim Corrosion Work Group: Bringing Together an Industry to Address Common Problems such as Russian Mud and Corrosive Car Wash Solutions

摘要

(1) Created "Russian Mud" test procedure: (1) Improved consistency and repeatability of test method (2) ASTM publication expected in 2015 (2) Deicing practices appear to affect chrome plating warranty: (1) NaCl vs. CaCl_2, MgCl_2 (2) Wet vs. Dry application, application with dirt/sand (3) Evaluation of trivalent chrome is ongoing.