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From: not@telling.you.invalid (Computer Nerd Kev)
Subject: Re: DIY Electronic Vehicle Rust Prevention
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In aus.electronics Ozix <ozix@xizo.am> wrote:
> Computer Nerd Kev wrote:
>> Anyone know of existing DIY projects or authoritative proof that it
>> doesn't (or does!) work?
> 
> I am pretty sure it was denounced as a scam years ago.

Reading the Wikipedia article and looking through the references has
encouraged me. At least the two Canadian devices that had lab tests
done seemed to make a difference, in an area where the paint was
scratched through. They tested with salt spray though, whereas I
just want to protect against normal dampness and trapped moisture.

I'd like to try the same test leaving some scratched steel panels
outside for a month or two connected to different
signals/voltages/electrodes. I'm not sure where to find scrap sheet
metal with good paint though. Perhaps if I can get a broken fridge
off someone?

> When I last searched for it, up came an Isuzu dealer in NSW who
> was still selling it as an add-on.

There seem to be plenty of rust-preventative businesses selling
them all over Aus. But I guess we don't have the same laws as
Canada requiring public proof of their effectiveness, and I haven't
seen one that actually guarantees your car won't rust, just that
the device itself won't stop (not?) working.

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