Date:         Wed, 8 Aug 2001 20:18:32 +1000
Reply-To:     Ray Hunnam <hunnam@PNC.COM.AU>
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From:         Ray Hunnam <hunnam@PNC.COM.AU>
Subject:      Re: Electronic Rust Protection?
Comments: To: Paul Cavanaugh <phonyexpress@IWAYNET.NET>
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Paul

A couple of years ago I posted about this product to the list.  Got quite a
lot of doubting Thomas, - snake oil salesmen - replies from various list
members so I didn't bother sending the information.

Down here a lot of people swear by it.  These are beach fishermen who don't
drive on salted roads in winter -  they take their four wheel drives into
the salt water on the beaches everyday.  Imagine that environment.  They
claim it really works !!!!!!!!

The product even caries the endorsement of the US Military so I guess it is
not a snake oil product.  I don't use one myself as here in Oz we don't salt
roads in winter ( no need to )  If you want I will chase down their web site
or get  a brochure and mail it to you.

Ray Hunnam
Penrith Australia

----- Original Message -----
From: "Paul Cavanaugh" <phonyexpress@IWAYNET.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2001 3:44 AM
Subject: Electronic Rust Protection?


Has anyone tried the electronic rust protection systems?


Counteract out of Australia is an expensive one; there is one called
Electro-Shield which JC Whitney sells for $99, but seems to require
you to apply a clear paint sealant every year.

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HOW IT WORKS. Salt and other pollutants combine with water and
humidity to create a kind of diluted "battery acid." When this "acid"
comes in contact with metal, an electrical imbalance causes electrons
to migrate from the "anode" portions of your car's metal parts to the
"cathode" portions. Positive ions of metal are left behind to unite
with negative oxygen ions to produce corrosion and rust.
ELECTRO-SHIELD provides an artificial source of electrons to restore
the electrical imbalance and slow corrosion. Also, it discharges
electrons to build up on those areas where the protective coating
(paint, etc.) has been damaged, thus interfering with the formation
of rust.

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Does anyone out there have any direct experience with these type of
products?

Thanks,
Paul