Winter driving prep - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

FRStock · 10-25-2014, 12:23 PM

What do people recommend to apply prior winter driving on salty roads?

I'm looking for products that will protect the paint. The car has a 3M clear bra up front so I'm not necessarily concerned about chips, just mostly keeping the paint looking good.

Faccck · 10-25-2014, 12:32 PM

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Originally Posted by FRStock

What do people recommend to apply prior winter driving on salty roads?

I'm looking for products that will protect the paint. The car has a 3M clear bra up front so I'm not necessarily concerned about chips, just mostly keeping the paint looking good.

Save yourself the bullshit and go buy a winter beater. It's the best thing you can do for the winter.

Pete156 · 10-25-2014, 12:57 PM

Plasti Dip

drewbot · 10-25-2014, 01:02 PM

Visit the coin op car wash and rinse off salt from the paint and underbody on a weekly basis

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Decay107 · 10-25-2014, 01:22 PM

Another vote for a winter beater, better to have some asshole who can't drive in the snow plow into a car you don't care about.

CoupedUpSubie · 10-25-2014, 01:25 PM

Wash it regularly, make sure you have a decent coat of wax on it.

phrosty · 10-25-2014, 02:05 PM

Most important thing is to wash the underbody when the roads dry out. This will help control rust as best as possible. Many coin-ops can do this.

As far as winter prep goes, I can't afford a beater and FR-S is my daily driver. I enjoy detailing so I go a bit farther than most --

Prep, in order:

Clay bar (clean large bits stuck in paint)
Klasse AIO (chemical cleaner)
Klasse HSG (heavy-duty acrylic sealant)
Collinite 845 (heavy-duty wax)

This gives 6+ months of protection under good conditions, and seems to last long enough to survive a Chicago winter.

To clean the car depends on if you've got a garage or not. I throw a jacket on and do the GDWM with hot water and ONR Wash & Wax, it works marvels.

If you don't have a garage to wash in, it's going to be tough. Regular touchless washes will easily halve the time of any LSP, but there's not really any other option if you want to keep it clean.

FRStock · 10-25-2014, 04:27 PM

I thought about getting a winter beater but I live 1.5 miles from work and have the ability to work from home.

I'm looking for what types of products to buy, sounds like I'll need a paint sealant and just keep up with the washes.

Stay Fresh Car Care · 10-25-2014, 05:15 PM

A good sealant is all you need. :P

WhiteFRS69 · 10-25-2014, 05:16 PM

during winter months, i wont touch the car with a wash mit,

i'll wax the car everyother week until the first snow fall or until they throw salt down on the road

after the first snow fall or salt from then all, all i do are pre-soaks

ive been using Adams car wash with a Uber foam cannon
will let it sit on the car for 5-10 minutes, and repeat if i have to

than comes the pressure washer!
that usually can do the job for me for the winter, once warmer weather comes, thats when the car will get its spring time detail

ive also rocked painters tape (not on this car yet) but on my previous car the entire winter to avoid paint chips in the bumper, debating on doing that this year with the FRS

WhiteFRS69 · 10-25-2014, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Stay Fresh Car Care

A good sealant is all you need. :P

side note, i love your wheel cleaner

but i tend to throw it in a different bottle with a biggle nozzle handle

Stay Fresh Car Care · 10-25-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by WhiteFRS69

side note, i love your wheel cleaner

but i tend to throw it in a different bottle with a biggle nozzle handle

We are talking with Kwazar to offer there awesome spray bottles and nozzles.

Glad you like the Wheel Cleaner

Euro7R · 10-25-2014, 10:57 PM

Wash, clay-bar and wax before winter hits. Sealant on front and tail lights. During winter, I just rinse down on non rainy days with water hose.

pusene · 10-26-2014, 05:45 PM

As a norwegian, this is what we are used to for half the year.

Use a sealant or good quality wax. Don't forher the wheels!

Rinse the car often as often as you can, don't forget the undercarrige and brakes.

Use a petroleum based pre wash before washing, this removes much of the salt. Follow up with an alkaline prewash, Surfex HD is a prefered brand here. Use plenty of chemicals, those are cheap - a car is expensuve.

If you can wash often (more than once a week), use touchless washing two or three times between regular washing to keep swirlm marks away.

Do not park the car warm if there is salt on the car, there will be less rust that way. A clean salt-free car should be parked warm if possible.

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10-25-2014, 12:23 PM	#1
FRStock Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Location: Midwest Posts: 56 Thanks: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Winter driving prep What do people recommend to apply prior winter driving on salty roads? I'm looking for products that will protect the paint. The car has a 3M clear bra up front so I'm not necessarily concerned about chips, just mostly keeping the paint looking good.

10-25-2014, 01:22 PM	#5
Decay107 Turning is for Nerds Join Date: Aug 2013 Drives: 35 characters is not enough Location: PDX Posts: 1,974 Thanks: 836 Thanked 1,259 Times in 717 Posts Mentioned: 186 Post(s) Tagged: 3 Thread(s)	Another vote for a winter beater, better to have some asshole who can't drive in the snow plow into a car you don't care about. __________________ My build thread / journal / evidence for warranty claim denial Motorcycle build thread Last edited by Decay107; 10-25-2014 at 01:35 PM.

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CoupedUpSubie Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Drives: 2013 BRZ Limited Location: United States Posts: 299 Thanks: 11 Thanked 118 Times in 91 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wash it regularly, make sure you have a decent coat of wax on it. __________________ 2013 BRZ Limited 6MT 2014 Ram 1500 Quad Cab Black Ram - 8 speed with 3.21 gears 1994 Honda VFR750 - Two brothers 4-1 left side exit exhaust 1993 Honda CB750 Nighthawk

10-25-2014, 02:05 PM	#7
phrosty Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Location: Seattle Posts: 806 Thanks: 202 Thanked 321 Times in 199 Posts Mentioned: 18 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	Most important thing is to wash the underbody when the roads dry out. This will help control rust as best as possible. Many coin-ops can do this. As far as winter prep goes, I can't afford a beater and FR-S is my daily driver. I enjoy detailing so I go a bit farther than most -- Prep, in order: Clay bar (clean large bits stuck in paint) Klasse AIO (chemical cleaner) Klasse HSG (heavy-duty acrylic sealant) Collinite 845 (heavy-duty wax) This gives 6+ months of protection under good conditions, and seems to last long enough to survive a Chicago winter. To clean the car depends on if you've got a garage or not. I throw a jacket on and do the GDWM with hot water and ONR Wash & Wax, it works marvels. If you don't have a garage to wash in, it's going to be tough. Regular touchless washes will easily halve the time of any LSP, but there's not really any other option if you want to keep it clean. __________________ 2013 Whiteout 6AT FR-S \| Perrin Inlet Tube + 2.75" CAI \| OpenFlash Header \| P&L Catback \| 4.88 Final Drive \| Dialed in OFT 2.0x Stage 2 E85 \| 18x8 Enkei Raijin + 225/40 Michelin Pilot Super Sport \| 17x7 Stock + 215/45 Michelin X-Ice Xi-2

10-25-2014, 05:15 PM	#9
Stay Fresh Car Care Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Drives: STI Location: Tampa Posts: 127 Thanks: 49 Thanked 66 Times in 48 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	A good sealant is all you need. :P __________________ Email: sales@stayfreshcarcare.com Follow us on Instagram @stay_fresh_car_care Use the code FT86 at checkout to save 10% off your next order at www.stayfreshcarcare.com

10-25-2014, 01:02 PM	#4
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10-25-2014, 04:27 PM	#8
FRStock Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Drives: 13 FRS Location: Midwest Posts: 56 Thanks: 8 Thanked 31 Times in 8 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I thought about getting a winter beater but I live 1.5 miles from work and have the ability to work from home. I'm looking for what types of products to buy, sounds like I'll need a paint sealant and just keep up with the washes.

10-25-2014, 05:16 PM	#10
WhiteFRS69 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Drives: 2014 Scion FRS Location: NNJ Posts: 2,289 Thanks: 1,808 Thanked 1,432 Times in 756 Posts Mentioned: 30 Post(s) Tagged: 2 Thread(s)	during winter months, i wont touch the car with a wash mit, i'll wax the car everyother week until the first snow fall or until they throw salt down on the road after the first snow fall or salt from then all, all i do are pre-soaks ive been using Adams car wash with a Uber foam cannon will let it sit on the car for 5-10 minutes, and repeat if i have to than comes the pressure washer! that usually can do the job for me for the winter, once warmer weather comes, thats when the car will get its spring time detail ive also rocked painters tape (not on this car yet) but on my previous car the entire winter to avoid paint chips in the bumper, debating on doing that this year with the FRS

10-25-2014, 10:57 PM	#13
Euro7R Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2013 Subaru BRZ Location: Canada Posts: 132 Thanks: 13 Thanked 23 Times in 18 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Wash, clay-bar and wax before winter hits. Sealant on front and tail lights. During winter, I just rinse down on non rainy days with water hose.

10-26-2014, 05:45 PM	#14
pusene Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	As a norwegian, this is what we are used to for half the year. Use a sealant or good quality wax. Don't forher the wheels! Rinse the car often as often as you can, don't forget the undercarrige and brakes. Use a petroleum based pre wash before washing, this removes much of the salt. Follow up with an alkaline prewash, Surfex HD is a prefered brand here. Use plenty of chemicals, those are cheap - a car is expensuve. If you can wash often (more than once a week), use touchless washing two or three times between regular washing to keep swirlm marks away. Do not park the car warm if there is salt on the car, there will be less rust that way. A clean salt-free car should be parked warm if possible. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

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