Sun, Sand and Rust

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Sun, Sand, and Rust
6 Tips to Prevent Vehicle Corrosion from Beach
Living
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There are endless reasons why anyone would want
to live by the beach rust, however, is usually
not one of them. Beach living is notorious for
the corrosive damage caused to cars from the
salty air. Use these 6 tips to save you the
embarrassment of cruising the beach in a rust
bucket.
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Tip 1 Inspect Your Vehicle
Make it a habit to regularly examine your car for
possible damage. Pay extra close attention to the
early signs of rust on metal parts and blisters
or bubbles in the paint.
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Tip 2 Start With Prevention
Before all else, spray your vehicle with an
anti-corrosion wax. Preventing the rust from even
beginning to form will save you ample amounts of
time and money down the road.
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Tip 3 Give It A Good Wash
Regularly washing your car will prevent the
buildup of salts or chemicals from bodywork that
can lead to rust. The dirtier your vehicle is,
the more susceptible it is to corrosion.
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Tip 4 Car Cleaners Only
Avoid washing your vehicle with anything other
than products specifically designed for cleaning
cars. Dishwasher soaps and laundry detergents can
scratch or dull the paint.
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Tip 5 Keep It Covered
The less direct exposure your car has to the
salty air, the better. If you have a garage,
definitely park your car in it. Otherwise,
consider getting a car cover as a barrier.
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Tip 6 Avoid Tailgating
Pebbles and gravel flung up from vehicles in
front of you can nick or dent the body of your
car, which can make it more prone to corrosion.
Avoid following too closely behind.
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Contact Us
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Image Attributions
Slide 4 Jeep at beach http//www.freeimages.com/p
hoto/390462 Slide 5 Wet car http//www.freeimag
es.com/photo/1222588 Slide 7 Row of
garages http//www.freeimages.com/photo/762272
Slide 8 Great Ocean Road - Australia http//www
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Summary
The salty air from beach living is notorious for
the rust damage caused to cars. Follow these six
tips to prevent corrosion and save yourself time
and money.