The body of the Sandero is ideal for a city car, which has all the features necessary for the fast-paced modern rhythm of life in a metropolis - it is as functional and fully ergonomic as possible. Renault Sandero is a compact economical hatchback that fits perfectly into the realities of urban traffic. The Sandero body makes it easy to maneuver even on narrow streets and always find a parking space without any problems.

Sandero body colors

Body color is an important characteristic when choosing a car. Juicy and "tasty" color attracts the attention of the buyer, which naturally increases sales. Therefore, technologists and engineers of automobile concerns strive to offer their potential consumers the maximum variety in choosing the body color of each car model. The Renault Sandero car is no exception - it is available in several colors, which greatly expands the choice.

Renault Sandero Stepway: body colors 2016

It would be right to start talking about the body color of the Renault Sandero with cars produced in the not so distant past - namely, with cars that rolled off the assembly line in 2015 and 2016.

This is the so-called second generation Sandero, which, judging by the reviews of manufacturers, received higher passenger safety characteristics, increased ground clearance, and also underwent some design changes.

As for the colors of the new body, 6 color options are available for the Russian consumer:

• black pearl (black);
• golden green onyx;
• gray platinum (grey);
• azure (blue);
• light basalt;
• red.

The Sandero car also has options in white and orange body, but these colors are not yet available in our country. But you can choose a car body coating - gloss or metallic.

The body color of Renault Sandero Stepway 2015 of the second generation has become juicier, brighter and more modern. By the way, it is often mistakenly called the Sandero body of the 3rd configuration, although in fact it remains the same 2nd generation.

Renault Sandero: old body 2011-2014

Despite the fact that the second generation of the hatchback has already come out, the technical characteristics of Renault Sandero in the old body fully comply with the requirements of our time. Owner reviews say that with proper service and timely repairs, the Renault Sandero car will last a long time without causing complaints.

As for the colors of the old Sandero body of 2014, some of them coincide with the colors of the new body (light basalt). Among the body colors of Sandero 1 are:

• white ice;
• light basalt;
• blue mineral;
• black Pearl;
• gray platinum;
• red bullfighter.

Body galvanization

Many car owners are interested in the question - is the body of Renault Sandero Stepway galvanized or not?

According to the official representative of Renault, both the first and second generation Sandero have a partial galvanized body. The Sandero body is of the zinc-metal type.

In the process of rolling steel body elements, zinc particles are applied to it. Also in the production process, the process of applying a layer of oxides containing zinc particles takes place. According to experts, corrosion will begin no earlier than 9 years after the release of the car, that is, for cars manufactured in 2014, only in 2023, and for the new generation of Sandero in 2016, in 2025. With a fairly low cost of Renault Sandero (or Dacia Sandero), this figure is very impressive.

Renault Sandero: body dimensions

The compact and perfectly adjusted dimensions of Renault Sandero make the car not only comfortable, but also make it easy to maneuver on city roads. The smooth body shapes of the Sandero provide the car with excellent aerodynamic properties. Comfortable and as convenient as possible from the inside to the outside, the body has compact enough dimensions to find places in city parking lots even in conditions of heavy workload. Renault Sandero body length is just over 4 meters.

Sandero body - specifications:

• Body length 4.05 m.
• Body width 1.73 m.
• Body height 1.51 m.
• Weight 993 kg (basic equipment).
• Wheelbase 2.63 m.
• Ground clearance (ground clearance) 164 mm.
• Several color options.

Body type Renault Sandero

Renault Sandero, a popular car in our country, belongs to urban hatchbacks in terms of body type. The city hatchback is subcompact, but still has sufficient roominess. Such a body is also called a pre-crossover.

Where is Renault Sandero assembled in a new body?

Renault Sandero in a new body, intended for the Russian market, is assembled in Moscow at the Renault Russia plant. Foreign models are assembled in several countries, the main production is in Romania. There is a widespread opinion among consumers that a car of a foreign assembly is of higher quality, while the "Russian" versions of the Sandero can find many flaws.

With the existing demand, all Sandero models imported from abroad will not be enough for everyone. At the same time, it is also worth considering rather big duties for the import of cars of foreign assembly. Therefore, consumers have no options left, and they have to buy Sandero “made in Russia”.

In fairness, it should be noted that Russian-assembled cars undergo the strictest quality control, and the output is almost flawless cars, which even foreign engineers recognize. Russian versions of Sandero are adapted for Russian operating conditions and have been showing themselves well for more than a year.

By the way, Sanderos assembled in Russia are sent not only to domestic dealers, but also to dealers in the CIS countries.

Sandero body - advantages

• Stylish design
• Compact dimensions
• capacity
• Maximum comfort
• Adaptation to Russian realities

Sandero body design

Thanks to the new design of the Sandero body, the manufacturers managed to achieve the perfect external fit of the car to the urban environment. The Sandero body gives the car a respectable appearance, which puts it on a par with cars of a more expensive category. The smooth lines of the Sandero body fit perfectly into the urban landscape, causing admiration. With a similar design, the car will definitely not get lost on city roads.

Sandero body capacity

Thoughtful shape and body height of Sandero allow passengers to comfortably accommodate in the car, transport large items and even partially disassembled furniture. It is also possible to install an additional trunk on the roof of the Sandero body, which makes the car even more functional and convenient.

Body Sandero - adaptation to Russian roads

The Renault Sandero car is fully thought out and adapted for the harsh Russian weather conditions, as well as for no less harsh Russian roads. Body Sandero inherited the quality of its predecessor, it combines high technology, reliability and comfort.

The Renault Sandero car has everything to make the driver feel as comfortable and confident as possible while driving. This is largely due to the new Sandero body, which combines excellent design, impressive capacity, comfortable compact dimensions and unfailing reliability. The body of the Sandero is distinguished by smooth curved lines, in front of it on the grille there is a large Renault logo.

Sandero cost

Renault Sandero in the old body is no longer produced, but it can still be found at dealers or in the secondary automotive market. The price of Renault Sandero Stepway in the old body from dealers is 380 thousand rubles. (in the minimum configuration).

The minimum price of a new Sandero body is 485 thousand rubles.

Renault Sandero body part numbers

Part numbers are important information - they can be used to purchase auto components necessary for car repair. But finding the right part number is not always easy. For example, many are interested in where to find the Renault Sandero Stepway body number, where it is located. Here is a list of catalog numbers for Renault Sandero 2 body parts.

Articles of Renault Sandero Stepway 2 body parts

vendor code	Spare part name
	Mirror left RENAULT Sandero mechanical Romania ORIGINAL
	Mirror right RENAULT Sandero mechanical Romania ORIGINAL
87001 BK87001	Armrest RENAULT Sandero (under the skin) BRECKNER
620226092R RNSAN08-161	Front bumper RENAULT Sandero without holes PTF Bodyparts
	Cooling radiator RENAULT Sandero without air conditioning after 03.2008 QSP-M
921007794R RNLOG08-932	Air conditioning radiator RENAULT Sandero after 03.2008 8200741257 BodyParts Taiwan
850229167R RNSAN08-641	Rear bumper RENAULT Sandero 8200735456 Bodyparts
	Emblem RENAULT Sandero rhombus on trunk lid 8200560861 Romania ORIGINAL
	Bracket RENAULT Sandero front bumper left Romania ORIGINAL
	Bracket RENAULT Sandero front bumper right Romania ORIGINAL
	Door rear left RENAULT Sandero EO without holes. under molding Stepway Romania ORIGINAL
	Rear right door RENAULT Sandero EO without holes. under molding Stepway Romania ORIGINAL
	Front right door RENAULT Sandero EO without holes. under molding 801007358R Romania ORIGINAL
	Front left door under molding RENAULT Sandero E1 Romania ORIGINAL
	Trunk lock RENAULT Sandero Romania ORIGINAL

Here's what they said on the Renault hotline
In the Renault Sandero car, all external panels are galvanized, galvanized on both sides. Thresholds also apply to exterior panels.
Spars, engine shield and bottom are not galvanized, but have powerful cataphoresis protection and mastic treatment.

Also in the car parts are galvanized:
RENFORT CENTRAL ESSUIE-VITRE - central wiper mounting bracket
TRAVERSE INF BAIE PARTIE SUP
RENFORT APPUI BEQUILLE CAPOT AV - hood stop reinforcement
SUPPORT CENTRAL TRV SUP FACE AV
TRAVERSE SUP FACE AV - engine compartment upper cross member
RENFORT G ESSUIE-VITRE - left wiper mounting bracket
APPUI RESSORT SUSPENSION AR - Rear Suspension Spring Support
EQUERRE RENFORT BAC ROUE SECOURS - spare wheel bracket
PATTE FIXATION INF AILE AV G, AV D
EQUERRE SUPPORT CADRE AV P/AV D, G - front door sliding glass guide mounting bracket left/right
EQUERRE CADRE MOBILE P/AV D, G - sliding window guide movable
EQUERRE SUP CADRE MOBILE P/AR D NU, G - mounting bracket for sliding glass guide rear door left/right
EQUERRE SUPPORT PROJECTEUR AV D, G - front headlight mounting bracket left/right
PATTE FX CENTRALE AILE AV D, G
PATTE FX CENTRALE AILE AV G, D
CADRE PORTE AV D PARTIE AV, AR - front sliding window guide
CADRE PORTE AV G PARTIE AV, AR - front sliding glass guide
CADRE AR PORTE AR D, G - sliding glass guide rh l / r rear
CADRE PORTE AR D, G PARTIE AV - sliding window guide rear
SUPPORT CDE OUVERTURE EXT PORTE COFFRE - trunk lid opening control mounting bracket
CADRE MOBILE PORTE AV D, G - front door sliding glass guide frame
EQUERRE INF CADRE MOBILE P/AR D, G NU window glass
CADRE MOBILE PORTE AR D, G - front door sliding glass guide frame

A varied and harsh climate in the serious requirements for anti-corrosion treatment of their cars. Sudden changes in temperature, high humidity, salt, anti-icing reagents can eat a car body in a few years. For this reason, in order to take a strong place in the Russian market, the designers of the Renault Logan car had to thoroughly break their heads. But first things first.

Renault Logan I generation

The Renault Logan car began its journey on Russian roads in 2005, then a completely new model occupied the automotive market uncertainly, gaining the trust of potential buyers. In the first year of serial production of cars, problem areas appeared on a certain percentage of cars in the form of spots and traces of corrosion on various parts of the body.

Problem areas

These turned out to be: wheel arches, trunk opening, windshield frame and parts of the roof under the door seals. And among other things, cracks were found on the paintwork in the area of ​​\u200b\u200bthe joints of the rear pillars and the roof of the car. As they say, the first pancake turned out lumpy. However, due to the fact that the release of the new model was widely announced by the media and caused great excitement, such problems in Renault Logan were not only overgrown with many myths and rumors, but sometimes they were completely exaggerated.

One of the most problematic places in old Logan is the doors.

The centers of corrosion appeared on cars produced mainly in the period from 2005 to 2006. Speaking formally, such violations in the paintwork (paintwork) did not require any warranty service, because they appeared after it was completed.

Often the doorway begins to rust

However, the fact remains, and the real problem has been identified. Then the Renault concern took unprecedented measures to extend the warranty for paintwork, and in order not to lose the trust of customers, it recognized all the facts of corrosion as a warranty case.

car bottom

The bottom of the car practically does not suffer from rust. Clearance allows you to less cling to bumps in the road and scratch the bottom from potholes.

Solution for full body galvanization

The concern claims that the Renault Logan body is galvanized during production, but many Renault Logan owners do not trust this information.

In order not to experience problems with manufactured cars in the future, it was decided to galvanize almost all external parts.

In addition, for the purpose of additional protection of the body, the technology of “sacrificial anodes” was used, which were installed mainly in the door hinges in the form of inserts and corroded instead of iron. The guarantee for anti-corrosion protection of the car is within 15 years, which is a sufficient period even for cars of a more expensive price segment.

A piece of paint flew off the wing, a galvanized body is visible, but rust still began to appear

The result of the work done by the Renault concern was not long in coming. Rumors about a new budget and inexpensive car, with a galvanized body, quickly spread among the people and rightfully lost their claims on the quality of the coating on Logans. Few modern automakers can boast such a result in the service sector and understanding of the problems of their customers.

7 layers galvanized

Most owners agree that the Renault Logan body is well galvanized and practically not subject to corrosion.

When designing a radically changed appearance, a 2nd generation Renault Logan car, the designers took a different look at the anti-corrosion treatment of the body.

From 2013 to the present on Renault conveyors, Logan models are subject to full body treatment, including hidden cavities by double-sided galvanizing (greatly combined with paint and primer) using the method of immersion in zinc electrolyte under the influence of current.

Rust on Logan which is less than a year old (under the front right door - under the lining)

With this treatment, the zinc layer is of the order of 9-15 microns. Thus, under normal operating conditions, the first traces of corrosion may appear no earlier than after 10 years of using the car.

Only numbers!

• 5-15 µm (micrometers) is the ideal zinc coating thickness for corrosion protection on a vehicle.
• From 1 to 6 microns - this is the rate of destruction of the zinc layer per year, if the paintwork is damaged. Destruction occurs more actively at positive temperatures.

Summing up

Summing up all of the above, you can be sure that most cars P eno Logan on our roads have a galvanized body with a high degree of protection against corrosion. Having such a car, you can be prepared for all the troubles of the Russian climate and operating conditions.

Galvanizing body Renault Sandero

The table indicates whether the Renault Sandero car body, produced from 2009 to 2013, is galvanized,
and processing quality.

	Treatment	Type of	Method	Body condition
2009	Partial	Zincrometal		Galvanizing result: Acceptable The car is already 10 years old. Considering the age and quality of the zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been hit and scratched.
2010	Partial	Zincrometal	deposition of zinc particles in the steel rolling process application of a layer of oxides containing zinc particles	Galvanizing result: Acceptable The car is already 9 years old. Considering the age and quality of the zinc treatment of this car (under normal operating conditions), the corrosion of the body has just begun. It is difficult to notice if the car has not been hit and scratched.
2011	Partial	Zincrometal	deposition of zinc particles in the steel rolling process application of a layer of oxides containing zinc particles	Galvanizing result: Acceptable The machine is already 8 years old. Given the age and quality of the zinc treatment of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin after 1 year.
2012	Partial	Zincrometal	deposition of zinc particles in the steel rolling process application of a layer of oxides containing zinc particles	Galvanizing result: Acceptable The machine is already 7 years old. Given the age and quality of the zinc treatment of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin after 2 years.
2013	Partial	Zincrometal	deposition of zinc particles in the steel rolling process application of a layer of oxides containing zinc particles	Galvanizing result: Acceptable The machine is already 6 years old. Given the age and quality of the zinc treatment of this machine (under normal operating conditions), the first corrosion will begin after 3 years.

In case of damage to the galvanized body, corrosion destroys zinc, not steel.
Types of processing
Over the years, the processing itself has changed. Younger car - will always be galvanized better! Types of galvanization
The presence of zinc particles in the ground covering the body - does not affect its protection and is used by the manufacturer for the word "galvanization" in promotional materials. . Tests The test results of cars that left the assembly line with the same damage (cross) on the bottom of the front right door. The tests were carried out in the laboratory. Conditions in a hot salt mist chamber for 40 days correspond to 5 years of normal operation. hot dip galvanized car(layer thickness 12–15 µm)
Galvanized car(layer thickness 5–10 µm)

cold galvanized car(layer thickness 10 µm)
Zinc metal car
Car without galvanizing
It's important to know— Over the years, manufacturers have improved the technology of galvanizing their cars. A younger car will always be better galvanized! – Coating thickness 2 to 10 µm(micrometers) provides excellent protection against the occurrence and spread of corrosion damage. - The rate of destruction of the active zinc layer, at the site of damage to the body, is from 1 to 6 microns per year. Zinc is more actively destroyed at elevated temperatures. - If the manufacturer has the term "galvanized" not added "full" This means that only the impacted elements were processed. - Pay more attention to the presence of a manufacturer's warranty on the body, rather than loud phrases about galvanizing from advertising. Additionally

When buying a car, people must specify whether the manufacturer has provided for galvanizing the body or not. The reasons for this interest are clear.

Galvanization prolongs the life of the metal and reliably protects against corrosion.

What other advantages of galvanizing are worth highlighting? How to determine if the body is galvanized on Renault (Sandero, Logan or Duster), Lada Vesta, Ford Focus, Opel and other models? What methods of galvanizing are in demand? Let's figure it out.

Advantages

The power part of the car is characterized by a large resource, estimated at hundreds of thousands of kilometers. In this case, the weak link is the body.

After 2-3 years of operation, rust appears on it, which requires urgent repair and subsequent tinting of problem areas.

To extend the life of metal, car manufacturers and motorists resort to metal galvanization, which provides the following effect:

• Resistant chemical protection against external influences;
• Resistant to moisture and chemicals. The coating of the metal base with zinc guarantees reliable protection of the body and gives the motorist a chance to forget about the problems of operation.

On the other hand, there are a number of disadvantages here:

• Full galvanization is a minus from the standpoint of ecology. Scientists have proven that such coatings are harmful and affect the state of the atmosphere and human health;
• Body elements coated with galvanized sanding and stripping is prohibited. Otherwise, the treated area is instantly covered with a layer of rust.

There are situations when paint lags behind galvanization. It requires the involvement of craftsmen who will remove the necessary layer and properly process the surface.

Recently, a myth has been circulating that galvanized metal does not rust at all. This is not true.

In practice, galvanizing inhibits corrosion, but even without an additional layer of zinc is not a guarantee of salvation.

Few people know, but the zinc layer is a couple of microns, which does not allow protecting the body part from chemistry.

Zinc "shield" of any car, be it Lada Vesta, Ford Focus, Opel or Renault (Logan, Sandero, Duster), decreases over time.

Mechanical damage, such as stone impact, accelerates the corrosion process. But that's not all.

During operation, the metal is subjected to vibrations, shocks, which leads to the appearance of microcracks, dents, which act as an aid to the onset of corrosion.

We must not forget that galvanizing galvanizing is different. Here it is worth highlighting the following options - full or partial, one-sided or two-sided.

At the same time, the methods of applying a protective layer also differ (more on this below).

In addition, each car has a group of hidden elements - racks, boxes and thresholds, where rust appears first.

So the treatment is good only in combination with additional treatment with an anti-corrosion compound.

How is galvanizing done?

As already mentioned, several galvanizing methods have been developed. Among them:

1. Galvanic.

The principle here is to dip the metal elements in a prepared electrolyte with a high zinc content.

The galvanic type of processing is popular with manufacturers in Europe and Japan. But here it is worth highlighting a number of nuances.

Full processing involves the coating of all metal elements of the body.

If there is no such prefix, then only some elements are processed - thresholds, bottom and others that are more susceptible to rust.

But in both the first and second cases, the fact of galvanization is prescribed in the technical specifications.

Parameters of galvanized zinc coating:

• Zinc coating - 5 microns;
• Two layers of soil - 5 and 20 microns;
• Base - 10 microns;
• Lacquer - 20 microns;
• Base - 10 microns;
• Lacquer - 20 microns.

2. Cold galvanized.

This type of processing is considered popular by a number of European and Asian manufacturers.

The principle is a two-stage processing of the body:

1. Surface coating with phosphate salts of iron, manganese or zinc;
2. Application of primer or paint with the addition of fine zinc to the composition.

Cold galvanizing equates to high quality painting.

Masters say that this method of galvanizing is a marketing ploy. At the same time, it does not provide reliable protection against corrosion in case of violation of the integrity of the paintwork.

Characteristics:

• Zinc-containing primer - 10 microns;
• Two layers of soil - 15 and 35 microns;
• Base - 15 microns.

3. Hot dip galvanized.

This type of galvanizing is carried out on one or both sides. In this case, the methods of applying a protective coating are as follows:

• Immersion of a body element in a molten zinc solution;
• Applying a protective composition to the body sheet at the stage of rolling.

It is believed that hot-dip galvanizing guarantees the effect and resistance to corrosion. It is popular with manufacturers Ford, Porsche and Volvo.

Options:

• Zinc coating - 12-15 microns;
• Two layers of primer - 20-30 microns;
• Base - 20 microns;
• Enamel - 40 microns;
• Lacquer - 5 microns.

How to find out if the car body is galvanized?

When buying a car, people specify whether a galvanized layer is provided on the body or not.

There are two ways to determine:

1. Using the capabilities of special equipment.

For a single application, this option is not justified, because the cost of the device is high. In fairness, it should be noted that not even all service stations buy such devices.

If the device is at the disposal of the service, then the cost of the check will be such that it is easier to add money and purchase a car whose body is exactly galvanized.

2. Study of technical documentation.

As a rule, manufacturers indicate the presence of galvanization and type. In addition, it is prescribed whether the body is completely galvanized or only partially.

When choosing the second option, consider the following rules:

1. On cheap cars, the method of galvanizing or hot-dip galvanizing is not used due to the high cost of the process;

2. If the manual says that the body is galvanized, then this may indicate the following:

3. The car is galvanized in compliance with the rules only in that situation, if the instructions indicate complete processing.

4. Do not forget to go online and check if the car body is really galvanized or if this is a sales pitch of the seller in order to get rid of the “iron horse”.

Below we consider some models and nuances of galvanization:

1. Renault Sandero has a partial bodywork. Type - zinc metal. During processing, a layer of oxides containing zinc elements is applied. Protection is enough for an average of 5-6 years.

   

2. Renault Duster has a partial processing. Type - micrometal. It uses the technique of spraying a layer containing zinc particles or applying protection at the rolling stage. The quality is acceptable, but the first corrosion often appears after 2-3 years.

   

3. Renault Logan. The latest models, starting from 2013, are fully processed. Method - galvanic (two-sided) galvanization. The principle of operation is to immerse body elements in zinc electrolyte and apply current. The final layer of zinc spraying is 9-15 microns. The average service life of a body without corrosion is 7-8 years.

   

4. Hyundai Solaris. The body of these cars is processed by cold galvanizing. The method involves coating with zinc content. The average service life without corrosion is 4-5 years.

   

5. . Since 2014, the manufacturer has been using the method of hot-dip galvanizing of the entire body. The principle is to immerse metal elements in a zinc composition. The finished assembly has a zinc layer with a thickness of 2 to 10 microns. According to the developers, the first traces of rust will appear only after 20-22 years.