Detailing question
How bad is road salt for car paint?
Triangle winters dust the roads with brine every time the forecast whispers ice. Salt is corrosive to bare metal but does not actually attack intact clear coat. The damage happens at chips, seams, and underbody.
Triangle winters dust the roads with brine every time the forecast whispers ice. Salt is corrosive to bare metal but does not actually attack intact clear coat. The damage happens at chips, seams, and underbody. Skipping a wash for two weeks after a brine event lets salt sit in those spots and eat. Here is the timeline that actually matters.
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