[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

A touchless one! Many offer a card or pass that gives you several washes. I did mine once a week last year and have very little rust underneath (bolts and fittings that will rust anyway). Many guys will yell and scream it is no good (mostly from places that have never seen snow much less a salted road) for the car but it is way better then the salt and you can just strip off the spray wax in the spring.

Originally Posted by Packofcrows

Wax monthly with carnauba wax. 24hr later use spray on wax/detailer.

Instead of washing in winter weekly, use spray wax to wipe down dirt and debris if possible.

Concerning interior.... car seat covers that slide moisture/dirt. PVC/Leather if possible. All weather mats+custom plastic mats all over car but not driver (safety first!). Vacuum every 3 days (I do!) and finally, wipe down interior with favorite "wet" (like armor all) wipes.

Oh, if you live near coast, dont forget to hose down bottom of car if possible to help remove salt.

I know it's overkill (above) but that's something i'd do. I do 3/4 of that but my issue is dust.

I called it!


Pack, when there is salt involved we mean there is SALT involved. You would probably be sanding your paint off with just trying to do a wipe down. A weekly wash is important up here.


45 minutes after a wash: