Snow is not the only automotive hazard during winter months. Unfortunately, the dangers of road salt are often overlooked. Loves Park drivers need to pay more attention to the possibility of corrosion as a result of road salt being utilized in their communities. What are some ways to give your vehicle some protection from salt-related rust and corrosion?
Cleaning and waxing are two of the simplest protective measures that local drivers can take with regard to preventing winter rusting. These steps help because they remove road salt and other impurities from a vehicle’s coat of paint. Waxing, in particular, places a barrier between your car’s paint and winter debris.
An extra preventative step that Napleton's Autowerks, Inc. (Loves Park) recommends is removing any wet leaves from your vehicle’s surface as soon as you find them. These can carry not only moisture but also salt. Getting rid of them reduces the likelihood of rust and other corrosive damage.
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