What's the best way to get the salt off?

[Motorhead350]

A teacher back in high school told me he gets salt off his car with a wet paper towel. I'm sure this would work, but wouldn't it damage the paint? If I get the car washed I'm down six bucks and by the time I am home there is a little salt on it.

What is the best way to remove this bi-daily?

[cvpiftw]

A teacher back in high school told me he gets salt off his car with a wet paper towel. I'm sure this would work, but wouldn't it damage the paint? If I get the car washed I'm down six bucks and by the time I am home there is a little salt on it.

What is the best way to remove this bi-daily? Wash gun at a quarter wash, hands down.

[Bigdogjim]

Just don't spray too close to the paint! Watch for any small paint chips.

[Joe Walsh]

A teacher back in high school told me he gets salt off his car with a wet paper towel. I'm sure this would work, but wouldn't it damage the paint?

That ranks up there with my "steel wool and brake fluid" suggestion....:rolleyes:

If I get the car washed I'm down six bucks and by the time I am home there is a little salt on it.

What is the best way to remove this bi-daily?

Twice a day...:eek:....or every other day?
How about a car wash once a week?

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[Motorhead350]

Are you going to be helpful or... oh wait it's you. Why shouldn't I expect anything helpful from you to come my direction? :alone:

[Joe Walsh]

Are you going to be helpful or... oh wait it's you. Why shouldn't I expect anything helpful from you to come my direction? :alone:

I helped....I suggested the obvious...a carwash once a week.

[Motorhead350]

I helped....I suggested the obvious...a carwash once a week.

I mentioned besides that. Maybe I wasn't clear. I will still get it washed once a week or so, but just what to do in between. Summer time we have the car duster, winter I am trying to figure out.

[RR|Suki]

I mentioned besides that. Maybe I wasn't clear. I will still get it washed once a week or so, but just what to do in between. Summer time we have the car duster, winter I am trying to figure out.

It's winter, I don't see keeping it clean happening unless you don't drive much. Once a week is plenty as far as keeping the salt damage to a minimum.

[SC Cheesehead]

^^^^^ What he said ^^^^

IMO the "wet paper towel" tip will do more harm than good. Better yet, park the MM and drive the K5 during the winter.

[ctrlraven]

It's winter, I don't see keeping it clean happening unless you don't drive much. Once a week is plenty as far as keeping the salt damage to a minimum.
Agreed, that's what I did. I'd also give it a good clay bar and wax before winter and right after.

[justbob]

Twice a week washer here. You might get it dirty again, but just think about all that salt you DID wash off. And NO touching or hand washing!!! Power wash only or touchless.

[LordVader]

Yeah, sometimes more than once a week. But at least once a week. If you do what has been recommended with the clay bar, a couple of good coats of wax and you should be able to keep the salt to a minimum and keep the old girl looking good.

[Motorhead350]

Better yet, park the MM and drive the K5 during the winter.

It's a Chevy. It's broken all the time. :mad:

[SC Cheesehead]

It's a Chevy. It's broken all the time. :mad:


Ahhhh, good point, that. ;)

[Mike]

A teacher back in high school told me he gets salt off his car with a wet paper towel. I'm sure this would work, but wouldn't it damage the paint? If I get the car washed I'm down six bucks and by the time I am home there is a little salt on it.

What is the best way to remove this bi-daily?

Put it away for the winter and then you have nothing to worry about :D

[DOOM]

It's a Chevy. It's broken all the time. :mad:

That's a quote that needs to be saved! :lol:

[Motorhead350]

That's a quote that needs to be saved! :lol:

That would be my third this week!

Mike, your solution will not help our relationship.

:D

[SC Cheesehead]

That would be my third this week!

Mike, your solution will not help our relationship.

:D

Hey, Mike's got two cars, maybe he'll lend you one for the winter so you can park yours....;)

[Haggis]

Put it away for the winter and then you have nothing to worry about :D

Go GREEN!!!! Use Public Transport.

[stevengerard]

I have been told that in Europe they are crazy enough to spray kerosene on the bottom of the car, keeps the salt from ruining the underneath, of course I don't know how they do it or how long they let it dry or what the concentration is so it is nothing I have tried - or will try. I live in Chicago and eventually all cars either need work, deteriorate to nothing or are protected so much they are never driven (and though I understand that, it is not why I own a car - to have it sit - I prefer to enjoy it and drive it) - That's not to say it doesn't make sense to have it stored in a garage over winter but heck eventually a car that always sits becomes a car that if driven around the block it loses value - no fun in owning one of those unless you can afford a dozen.

[justbob]

I think Dom has some kerosene LOL.

[Stoneblue]

One senior scientist that I work with (and have great respect for) purchased a 1967 MGB new when he graduated from college. He always uses straight kerosene on the paint. After 42 years of being a daily driver it still looks good w/ no corrosion. Granted a B is a quirky car (you oil between the bulkheads). Stock they're blindingly fast. 0-60 in the 13 second range, top end of 104 mph, they'll run the 1/4 mile in 18.2sec @ 73mph. Who could ask for more? I've always wanted one so I could blow the doors off 'vettes and Shelby GT350s...