Thinking of taking the rx-8 out... but worried about the salt
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Thinking of taking the rx-8 out... but worried about the salt
So, I was contemplating taking the RX-8 out (wife has the other car), but I'm mainly concerned about getting the road salt on the under-body, and having it corrode the metal all winter long, while the car sits in the garage.
My question is, if I spray the under-body and wheel wells with a hose before putting it in the garage, do you think that will be good enough? Just hoping someone has some experience with a similar situation![Smilie](https://www.rx8club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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My question is, if I spray the under-body and wheel wells with a hose before putting it in the garage, do you think that will be good enough? Just hoping someone has some experience with a similar situation
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Do it, I did... Just take it through the carwash when it gets dirty with salt...
Oh by the way, Petrocanada gas station here has an underbody spray to protect under the car...check local gas stations... I paid $11.99 for the wash and it includes everything from clearcoat finish protection, wax, and so on...Oh and if it rains or snows in 48hrs I get a free car wash.
Oh by the way, Petrocanada gas station here has an underbody spray to protect under the car...check local gas stations... I paid $11.99 for the wash and it includes everything from clearcoat finish protection, wax, and so on...Oh and if it rains or snows in 48hrs I get a free car wash.
Last edited by Leesha; 12-20-2007 at 09:09 AM.
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If you spray clean the underside I don't think you'll have any problems.
My "system" for winter driving is to only take the car out on the few days a month when the roads are clear and dry. (We have lots of cold, snow-free days in and around NYC.) That way the car doesn't get abused by salt - yet it doesn't sit in the garage unused for months either.
My "system" for winter driving is to only take the car out on the few days a month when the roads are clear and dry. (We have lots of cold, snow-free days in and around NYC.) That way the car doesn't get abused by salt - yet it doesn't sit in the garage unused for months either.
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If you worry about having rust under the car due to the salt, then don't take your car out... Also, try to hand wash the car.... automatic car washers usually leave swirl marks on the paint....
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drive through car wash bays only if you hate your car. Those equipped with brushes are the worse. They accumulate grit from some junky Ford Explorer or an Amway salesperson's Corolla and apply it on your previous 8. Then there's the so-called touch less bays. Wonderful if you want 100000000psi of recycled jet water punching grit that's already on your car deeper into nooks and crevices.
Hand wash at all times if you like your car.
Hand wash at all times if you like your car.
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Haven't used automated car washes in so long ... do they have that pulley thing where you drive your wheel up and it pulls you through? Or do you drive through without being pulled? If it's the former, doesn't that scratch your rims and if you're lowered, scratch other stuff? Otherwise, I might have to do that once in a while.
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Haven't used automated car washes in so long ... do they have that pulley thing where you drive your wheel up and it pulls you through? Or do you drive through without being pulled? If it's the former, doesn't that scratch your rims and if you're lowered, scratch other stuff? Otherwise, I might have to do that once in a while.
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Go to this thread and read my post #15
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/winter-do-you-really-park-garage-8-a-133627/
Salt damage is long-term and largely hidden until it's too late to take corrective measures. But if you plan on getting rid of the car in 4, 5, or 6 years then just washing it thoroughly and regularly will insure that only the next owner will have to face the corrosion problem.
Remember winter driving means exposure to a lot of grit, too. Nothing you can do will prevent sand damage to paint, plastics, and glass. Staying off the higher-speed roads will minimize it.
I hate road salt and sand in winter.
https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/winter-do-you-really-park-garage-8-a-133627/
Salt damage is long-term and largely hidden until it's too late to take corrective measures. But if you plan on getting rid of the car in 4, 5, or 6 years then just washing it thoroughly and regularly will insure that only the next owner will have to face the corrosion problem.
Remember winter driving means exposure to a lot of grit, too. Nothing you can do will prevent sand damage to paint, plastics, and glass. Staying off the higher-speed roads will minimize it.
I hate road salt and sand in winter.
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Mazda vehicles seem to avoid corrosion better than a lot of makes. Namely, Jeep and Nissan.
That being said, I recommend you take it to a carwash with an underbody spray before putting it away again. Salt will find its way into every crevice, and **** you off years later when you try to change some menial part and the rust makes it impossible.
That being said, I recommend you take it to a carwash with an underbody spray before putting it away again. Salt will find its way into every crevice, and **** you off years later when you try to change some menial part and the rust makes it impossible.
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