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cleaning up road salt after a trip to the local mountains

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by TheBeast, Jan 23, 2017.

  1. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:09 PM
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    TheBeast

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    hey folks,

    what's the best way to clean up the salt from the roads ? good rinse with a hose or pressure washer ?

    thanks
     
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  2. Jan 23, 2017 at 2:49 PM
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    jberry813

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    Pressure washer. Preferably with one that has a soap tub that it sucks soap from. Fill that with vinegar instead of soap and use hot water if you can. I also spray inside the frame with fluid film wherever there is a hole.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2017 at 4:59 PM
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    That's a nice idea!
     
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  4. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    Pretty slick brother!

    On a side note, this morning I thoroughly washed all the salt off my truck. It's now sleeting like crazy, there will be salt everywhere tomorrow morning... :facepalm:
     
  5. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    Seems legit lol
     
  6. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:05 PM
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    My luck...
     
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  7. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:10 PM
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    You're getting the weather too? It's ice in CT.
     
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  8. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    Just started looking into this because of your post. Have you ever tried it?
     
  9. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:14 PM
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    Yup, same here
     
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  10. Jan 23, 2017 at 5:27 PM
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    I was on the Sandy Assist Team of CT/LI/NYC - I hope all is well in Jersey.
     
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  11. Jan 23, 2017 at 6:06 PM
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    Good to know.
     
  12. Feb 24, 2017 at 3:26 PM
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    THIS!!!!! (I need to do still)...lol
     
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  13. Feb 24, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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    I dont talk like that but yeah im in Pittsburgh baby

    6 titles.. end of discussion :)
     
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