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Carfully removing salt from my Ferrari

Discussion in 'Detailing & Showroom' started by Dead at the scene, Feb 29, 2012.

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  1. Dead at the scene

    Dead at the scene Karting

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    I hate to ask, but I had a situation unexpectedly come up and I got caught in some bad weather. Now I have a light coating of road grim/salt on my recently waxed car.

    How do I get it off before the detailing can begin. HELP!


    Thanks in advance.
     
    Dead at the scene, Feb 29, 2012
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  2. Arnie

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    Hose it down with water ASAP. Than wash with a good car wash liquid and dry quickly to prevent water spotting
     
    Arnie, Feb 29, 2012
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  3. Robin

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    Gonna go out on a long limb here and suggest... maybe.. I dunno.. washing it? :)
     
    Robin, Feb 29, 2012
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  4. Esoteric Auto Detail

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    Esoteric Auto Detail, Feb 29, 2012
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  5. Dead at the scene

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    I know that....I have easily every thing in the griot garage catalog and it's always immaculate. I NEVER take it out in rain let alone salt. I was looking for more like Ferrari owner expert type advice. Your sig image is right on the money.

    Thanks to everyone else who had helpful sincere advice. Its all washed up now, Now it needs a real detail.


     
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  6. 430 scuderia

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    After the salt removing i would tell you to spray it with a mix of hot water and WD-40.

    Best
    Greg
     
    430 scuderia, Mar 3, 2012
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  7. Piper

    Piper Two Time F1 World Champ

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    Hot, extra soapy microfiber auto sponge.
     
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  8. BEisler

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    Is this for real? What does the mixture do for/to the finish? I've never heard of this. Interesting.
     
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  9. kaamacat

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    NO NO on the WD40.... it can take some forms of paint off...

    Just stick with some good (warm if possible) soap and water. (In-fact, even a decent foamer will work fine).
     
    kaamacat, Mar 3, 2012
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