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    Galvanic corrosion: What it is and what you need to know

    June 1, 2020
    Corrosion can form on vehicles in a couple of ways. Steel can corrode on its own. Aluminum can corrode on its own as well, and we can have galvanic corrosion caused by the two different types of metals interacting.
    About the Author

    Dave Brinkley

    Dave Brinkley works for I-CAR as an in-shop knowledge assessor and instructor. He has worked in the collision repair industry for more than 35 years, working as a technician, manager and insurance appraiser. He's the founder of CR Tools LLC, a development and consulting company for collision repair tools. Connect with Dave on LinkedIN or Facebook. 

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