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salt corrosion - how do you deal with it?


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had my car out a few times over winter last few years and notice some discolouration on the aluminium suspension parts - that's fine and as normal given it's age and use. But this year notice some crystals on the end of the rear suspension lower arm which I can reach through the wheel and wipe off with my finger quite easily - feels like salt corrosion build up maybe?

So I can pressure wash it which is the usual thing I would do - but wondering if there's a better way to deal with it that anyone else knows?

(Not driving on salted roads is pretty much impossible so am looking to manage it rather than avoid it).

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Drive it next time there's a downpour? When I got mine there were little salty marks on the calipers. I know the previous owner drove it in all weathers.

I don't drive on salty roads - not because I worry about bodywork corrosion but because I don't want all the nuts and bolts seizing.

Other than that jet wash underneath. 

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