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Old 01-30-10, 02:38 PM
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Default Salt on car cant get it off help

ok ive had three touchless washes oonce hand wash at the dealer and still there is salt on the car cant seem to get it of any suggestions i hate having salt on my car.
Old 01-30-10, 02:57 PM
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Salt on the car, salt on the car, lookin' like a fool with the salt on the car!! Don't wear your hat sideways with the salt on the car.
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let it dry and then vacuum it off?
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haha sounds like youre a little too **** about the paint on your car. hand wash it yourself, get your hands dirty. it wont hurt you, i promise. get a good wash mit and some maguires car wash.
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Originally Posted by chrIS250
haha sounds like youre a little too **** about the paint on your car.
You can never be too **** about your car paint. Your car can have the top JDM parts that are desired by many, but it's not going to look good on a dirty, swirl/scratched up car.

Hand wash your car, ensuring that when washing it your soap is foamy to allow a lot of lubrication so you do not get scratch marks. If that doesn't get it off (I'm not familiar with salt... I live in the south), clay bar your car, once again ensuring good lubricant whenever claying. Then, make sure you put on a good sealant/wax on your car to protect your car from the elements.

This probably would get more answers in the detailing section of this forum or a detail oriented forum
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make sure after you wash you whip it down dry
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Originally Posted by DJSirkit13
ok ive had three touchless washes oonce hand wash at the dealer and still there is salt on the car cant seem to get it of any suggestions i hate having salt on my car.
hot water melts salt.

hot water + vinegar. sounds weird, but try it.
Old 01-31-10, 01:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetfire
hot water melts salt.

hot water + vinegar. sounds weird, but try it.
yes do this! does wonders.
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its 25 degrees out
Old 01-31-10, 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by DJSirkit13
its 25 degrees out
ok i live in hawaii so it doesnt get cold but you know what? even if its raining i STILL wipe down my car before i drive her, EVEN THOU ITS RAINING... so its alittle chilly, time to man up
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what are you doing still up llama? hahahah. the salt has been leaving white specks on my car but they seem to come off easily. are you sure it is salt? maybe you should give it a lick and check for sure. : P don't rub it too hard and once you get it off, don't rub it with that same area of the towel that you just removed the grit with. attention to detail=perfection. : D
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just hand wash it... dry it off, throw a wax coat on top... your done!
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is this a serious thread?
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Originally Posted by dubsesd
is this a serious thread?
ohhh, it's serious alright .
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Originally Posted by GoGators
Salt on the car, salt on the car, lookin' like a fool with the salt on the car!! Don't wear your hat sideways with the salt on the car.
That was f'n hysterical. You just might be the next American Idol!


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