▷Prevent Road Salt Rust On Your Car In San Diego

How To Prevent Road Salt Rust & Damage On Your Car In San Diego

The winter season brings ice and snow on the roads, which can be very dangerous when you’re traveling. It’s common knowledge that the local authority is busy plowing and utilizing a mixture of salt and sand to melt the snow and ice to prevent vehicles from skidding and sliding. That lowers the chances of accidents taking place.

However, the usage of salt on the road brings forward another concern for car owners. When a car is exposed to road salts for a long time, it causes damage—rust forms when water and air mix to create a crust on your vehicle. 

The road salt accelerates merely the corrosion of the exposed metal parts. We will discuss a few ways of avoiding road salt rust and damage on your car;

Wax Your Car

If you want to make sure that your car is given adequate protection, the best time to begin is before the snowfalls. Give your vehicle a thorough wash, the underneath included. Apply a coat of wax followed by a wax sealant so the wax can adhere to the vehicle’s paint.

When sealing the underside of your car, be sure to focus on the brake and fuel lines as they’re highly susceptible to corrosion and rust. If neglected and left to rust, the odds are high they’ll fail and lead to an accident. The best practice is to wax at least every three months.

Wash The Car Regularly

It may sound weird to wash your car, knowing too well that it’ll get dirty when you drive a few inches on your driveway. But washing is one of the best ways of getting rid of the corrosion and rust on your vehicle.

Use Rubber Mats On The Floor

 It is best to use rubber mats for your car, which will help in preventing interior damage to the vehicle. When you enter the car with dirty shoes carrying salty snow and dirt under them, they melt inside the car and lead to corrosion of the carpet. Besides, exposing the floor to salty snow and mud will give you the challenging task of scrubbing. Reach out to us if you need auto detailing services here in San Diego. 

Fix Scratches Immediately

If your car gets scratched, make sure that you have to get them repaired immediately, as the salty snow on the roads will only result in generating rust in your vehicle. Automotive products stores have touch-up paints that you can apply to fill the paint chip.

Simply because the weather will expose your car to dirt doesn’t mean you should stop caring for it. Waxing, regular washing, customized rubber floor mats are some of the best ways to navigate the ground without damaging your car. Call us at Dr. Detail San Diego.