To provide improved corrosion prevention, the following anti-corrosive measures have been implemented in NISSAN production plants. When repairing or replacing body panels, it is necessary to use the same anti-corrosive measures. Anti-Corrosive Precoated Steel (Galvannealed Steel)
To improve repairability and corrosion resistance, a new type of anti-corrosive precoated steel sheet is adopted replacing conventional zinc-coated steel sheet.
Galvannealed steel is electroplated and heated to form Zinc-iron alloy, which provides excellent and long term corrosion resistance with cationic electrodeposition primer.
NISSAN genuine parts are fabricated from galvannealed steel. Therefore, it is recommended that NISSAN genuine parts or an equivalent be used for panel replacement to maintain the anti-corrosive performance built into the vehicle at the factory.
Phosphate Coating Treatment and Cationic Electrodeposition Primer
A phosphate coating treatment and a cationic electrodeposition primer, which provide excellent corrosion protection, are applied to all body components.
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Confine paint removal during welding operation to an absolute minimum.
NISSAN genuine parts are also treated in the same manner. Therefore, it is recommended that NISSAN genuine parts or an equivalent be used for panel replacement to maintain anti-corrosive performance built into the vehicle at the factory.