Suggestion for dealing with road salt on your car's underbody

[scandata]

I'm realize how blessed I am to not have to deal with road salt down here, but I know the damage it can do to your car. I'm wondering if anyone uses something like this to wash the salt out of underside of their cars. I use one just to wash out grime and mud, and it works great. The nozzle on mine has a "flat" pattern, so it's high pressure. This model has a dispenser that's meant for soap (mine doesn't have one), but I imagine you could fill it with alcohol or some other freeze retardant to keep it from icing up.

http://www.amazon.com/RAINWAVE-Wash-...ords=wash+wand

This is the one I have - it's a much lower priced one that doesn't have a soap dispenser:
http://www.amazon.com/Melnor-8710-ME...gutter+cleaner

[paul84043]

That's cool.. would be great for washing the mud off the Jeep....
As far as salt goes, I've never had any issues with the occasional pass through the car wash.

[1Coopgt]

Originally Posted by scandata

I'm realize how blessed I am to not have to deal with road salt down here, but I know the damage it can do to your car. I'm wondering if anyone uses something like this to wash the salt out of underside of their cars. I use one just to wash out grime and mud, and it works great. The nozzle on mine has a "flat" pattern, so it's high pressure. This model has a dispenser that's meant for soap (mine doesn't have one), but I imagine you could fill it with alcohol or some other freeze retardant to keep it from icing up.

http://www.amazon.com/RAINWAVE-Wash-...ords=wash+wand

This is the one I have - it's a much lower priced one that doesn't have a soap dispenser:
http://www.amazon.com/Melnor-8710-ME...gutter+cleaner

Why you keep trolling us northerners with these dumb questions about snow and salt . Ya we get it it sucks . But ya know what's nice ? We can get a tan when it 45 degrees and sunny out while you folks are in parkas .

[mustang50lx]

I spray the underside of my Jeep at the self serve car wash anytime it is warm enough all winter

[scandata]

Originally Posted by paul84043

That's cool.. would be great for washing the mud off the Jeep....
As far as salt goes, I've never had any issues with the occasional pass through the car wash.

It's also good for power washing the top

[NC_SS]

Really the only reason I'll take my car to an autobell during the winter just for the under body wash

[scandata]

Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

Why you keep trolling us northerners with these dumb questions about snow and salt . Ya we get it it sucks . But ya know what's nice ? We can get a tan when it 45 degrees and sunny out while you folks are in parkas .

Of course we can't get a tan then. If it's 45° during the day, we won't even go outside!

BTW, I don't mean to be a troll. I'm just sharing ideas.

[Mr. Stacy]

Washington State stopped using rock salt on roads decades ago. I remember all the rusted out fenders and quarter panels on everybody's cars back in the 70's. I had no idea the practice was still allowed in other areas... You guys should start a petition.

[OrangeVert]

Originally Posted by 1Coopgt

Why you keep trolling us northerners with these dumb questions about snow and salt . Ya we get it it sucks . But ya know what's nice ? We can get a tan when it 45 degrees and sunny out while you folks are in parkas .

And no gators. Well at least not in the winter, LoL!

[BALLEE]

The touchless wash I go to has under body washer sprayer and anti rust spray. I always buy 3 months season pass from Petro Canada. 1 carwash everyday. I go through them almost every other day.

[christianchevell]

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[Hilflos]

I go through the local touchless carwash for the same reasons everyone else has mentioned.

While the local municipalities don't use rock salt, enough local businesses will, that it's still something of an issue where I am.

Do appreciate the links to these things though. I'd no idea they existed, and I can see a number of uses for one. Thanks.

[HuJass]

Originally Posted by Mr. Stacy

Washington State stopped using rock salt on roads decades ago. I remember all the rusted out fenders and quarter panels on everybody's cars back in the 70's. I had no idea the practice was still allowed in other areas... You guys should start a petition.

Washington State doesn't get NEARLY the snow we get.
We average 120" of snow per winter. Areas around here get 300-400" per year (yes, you read that right).

We could NEVER get rid of salt (unless they develop another product that is just as cost effective).


The best way to keep salt off your car around here is to not drive it during the winter.
You'll never get it all out of all the nooks & crannies of a vehicle.

[MBS]

Best way not to enjoy your car is to let it sit for 6 months , Screw that , They made a half million 5th gens drive it and enjoy if it rusts buy another one .