Salt Removal

Discussion in 'Dodge Challenger Cleaning and Detailing Forum' started by SRT-Tom, Jan 13, 2025.

  1. SRT-Tom

    SRT-Tom Well-Known Member Staff Member Super Moderator Article Writer

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    Did you know that road salt drops the pH level of water to an acidic range and creates a caustic film?

    The best way to remove salt from your car is to use an alkaline-based foam, like Carpro Lift, and then water.

    If you can’t wash or it’s too cold use a touchless car wash or self-service car wash. Again, use foam and a spotless rinse.
     
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    Tom do you drive your challenger in the winter?
     
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    Yes. Once a week when the roads are clear of snow, ice or salt. Luckily, in New Jersey, we haven't had much snow in years. Global warming?
     
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    I did not know that.
     
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    It don't take much, just a little residue to get into the cracks, and start the corrosion process.
     
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    I pressure wash regularly, clay bar and wax spring and fall
     
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    How do you clean the underside of your challenger? Do you have one of those pressure washers that rolls under the car to clean?
     
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    I drive mine through a touchless wash $22.00 but I must say this particular wash does a very good job.

    After the wash wax rust inhibitors, on the drying cycle the spot free rise runs @ the same time with the drying blowers .

    The rinse is followed with the drying blowers right behind it..
     
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    LOL! -9 at my house.

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