CounterAct on "Two Guys Garage"

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Following the success of their long running "Shade Tree Mechanics" and "Crank and Chrome" shows Dave Bowman and Sam Memmolo have brought their garage show to the Speed Channel . From pistons to painting, welding to wheel balancing, "Two Guys Garage" covers virtually every aspect of customizing and building a performance car including dyno and track testing.

Show: Two Guys Garage 1-18: "Handling the Weather"

First airing 12-19-02

"Two Guys Garage" Asked?

 

"Two Guys Garage Answered:"

 

The Counter Act Electrostatic Corrosion Control System

"Here's a really trick way to reduce the chance of rust and corrosion on any steel-bodied vehicle. The Counter Act Electrostatic Corrosion Control system uses high voltage/low current to prevent corrosion. This type of system is well proven and has been successfully used in agricultural, mining and other extreme environment applications for years. The system features a power supply control, two capacitive coupler pads and a simple wiring harness. This type of electronic corrosion protection is much more cost-effective than traditional chemical spray-on rust prevention systems, since the system can be removed and installed in future vehicles. Also, because the electronic corrosion prevention system is not influenced by the quality of a chemical application, it works reliably in all cases.

The power supply unit, which is the heart of the system, mounts underhood in any convenient location not subject to excessive heat from the engine. The wiring harness red wire is connected to the battery's positive terminal, the black wire goes to battery ground, and the green wire is connected to body ground. The remaining wires connect to the capacitive coupler pads, which attach to selected painted body panels with a peel-and-stick adhesive.

How does it work? Corrosion is nothing more than a chemical reaction. By exciting the body with high voltage (but very low amperage), corrosion's electro-chemical progress can be retarded. The voltage level is not dangerous at all, because there is almost no amperage. In short, the system simply prevents corrosion from spreading.

Adhesive backed capacitive coupler pads

The capacitive coupler pads feature an adhesive back. Simply peel the backing off and apply the pad to a clean painted metal surface. Since there is no metal-to-metal contact, no scratching will occur on the applied surface. The system's power supply control unit constantly monitors battery power. If the battery drops to approximately 80% of capacity, the system shuts off, so the battery won't drain. This system works so well that certain boat trailer manufacturers install this system as original equipment to prevent corrosion during the life of the trailer.

Front-mounted capacitive coupler pad

At the front of our GMC truck, Dave will mount a capacitive pad to the inside of the left front fender. This will provide corrosion protection for the front and cab area of the truck.

Rear-mounted capacitive coupler pad

At the rear of our truck, Sam installs a capacitive coupler pad inside the right rear tail light cavity. Since the two conductors are placed diagonally across the truck, this provides protection for the entire body."

From "Two Guys Garage" 12-19--02