Winter weather brings more than just dangerous driving conditions. Soon, your car will be coated in that familiar, frustrating film of white salt residue.
Road salt has been in use since the 1930’s as an effective method for increasing safety on the road. Salt dissolves in water, changing its molecular structure in order to lower the freezing temperature. Plain water freezes at 32⁰F, but a 20 percent salt, 80 percent water solution freezes at 2⁰F.
While this is good news for the safety of everyone on the road, salt isn’t the best thing for your car. Not only is the white coating messy and unattractive, but it can also cause serious damage to your paint.
These tips will help you combat the damage:
1. Before the wet weather hits, take precautionary measures like getting your car detailed at Direct Paint! Getting your car waxed will protect it further by creating a barrier against the elements.
2. Rusting occurs when a metal surface is exposed to moisture and oxygen. Salt can corrode and speed the rusting process. The most damage occurs in temperatures from 5-32⁰F, so if temperatures in this range are forecasted, it’s time for a thorough cleaning.
3. Rust forms on metal, not paint. Before the cold weather hits, it’s important to get any chips in your paint repaired in order to protect your car.
Direct Paint can help! Call (610) 449-9162 to schedule an appointment today.