Galvanization, which is basically a zinc coating to iron or steel, dates back to the 17th century. The automotive industry adopted the rust-preventing process back in the 1980s, and many other ...

Frame rust is bad, that’s no secret. Anyone who’s shopped for an XJ Jeep Cherokee, second-gen Toyota 4Runner, or pretty much any Ford F-150 knows to look for signs offrame rust, as it can quickly ...

Most pickup trucks are designed using a variant of the body-on-frame construction. This building method means the truck’s cab and bed are installed on top of a purpose-built frame, giving it the ...

The car frame is the main supporting framework to which all other parts of the car are connected. Because a car frame is made of metal, it can rust over time. The good news is that it can be repaired, ...