The Damage Salt Does to your Car

Salt… it’s that one thing that goes hand in hand with our Minnesota snowstorms. Sure, it helps melt that snow and ice, but it certainly isn’t good for your car.

Salt is corrosive and can eat through the paint on your vehicle over time. Salt can lead to paint damage and rust on the undercarriage of your car.

Salt creates chemical reactions that can corrode your car. This is especially true for two parts of your vehicle that are more susceptible to rust and corrosion, which are the brake and fuel lines, because they are underneath and take the brunt of the road salt damage.

Experts recommend washing your car frequently and especially within 7 days of contact with road salt. Washing and waxing your vehicle our great ways to protect your investment.

Washing your car ensures you rinse all the corrosive salt from the surface of your vehicle, especially the underbody. Waxing is one of the most effective ways to prevent corrosion and damage to the paint finish of your car.

Due North features products to protect your vehicle all year long, including:

• Underbody Rinse removes road salts to protect your underbody from corrosion.

• Salt Shield provides a temporary barrier to protect against road salts and vehicle corrosion – great for all year long. When you visit Due North salt shield is signified by the green LED lights.

• Ultimate Ceramic Finish provides a leveling agent leaving an ultra-smooth surface with a mirror-like shine. When you visit Due North ultimate ceramic finish is signified by the blue LED lights.

• Carnauba Hot Wax contains Carnauba Wax for enhanced durability., it repels water and provides excellent UV protection during winter and summer. When you visit Due North ultimate ceramic finish is signified by the red LED lights.

This week our January temperatures will hover around 30 degrees Fahrenheit, making it the perfect weather to swing in for a car wash!

Take care of your car in the New Year, and get a Due North Car Wash!