SSDVC

During the winter here in New England (which uses salt and brine spray liberally), I take it to a touchless car wash several times a month, just for the underbody spray during the winter snow season. The wash doesn't clean the car all that well, but it does cut down on the crap underneath. In the spring, I use Salt Away, jacking the car up and getting into every little nook and cranny (even pulling the fender liners out and cleaning behind them). I do like that wand idea and will pick one up this winter (easier on my back).

wdb

I have one of those. Really nice tool.

cdk4219

yes, I have one that spent its life in new York, and getting many bolts and parts off the car is difficult at best. Don’t kid yourself into thinking it’s German it’s fine. They are better than some cars, but will have issues.


As said above, I steer clear of purchases from salty road states, it makes simple repairs difficult.

Willys 47

[QUOTE=cdk4219;18513013]yes, I have one that spent its life in new York, and getting many bolts and parts off the car is difficult at best. Don’t kid yourself into thinking it’s German it’s fine. They are better than some cars, but will have issues.


As said above, I steer clear of purchases from salty road states, it makes simple repairs difficult.[/QUOTE

Many a collectible never see’s snow, garaged kept and used 9 months out of the year.

peterp

Walk, don't run, to get "Salt-Away":
And a foam gun sprayer (if you don't have one):

Salt-away removes salt and leaves a protective coating. Can be used everywhere as a pre-wash (apply by foam gun), spray and then rinse off everywhere, then do regular wash. Underneath the car, spray on, rinse off (to clean), then spray on again and don't rinse to leave a protective coating.

cdk4219

How do you get that under the car with a foam gun?

Willys 47

Doing a spring cleanup

It takes less than 15 min to get her up with a set of lift bars.

peterp

There are two types of foam guns - garden hose and pressure washer guns. The garden hose type sprays water that foams, the pressure washer type is more like snow. I use the garden hose type with Salt-Away and you can spray the undercarriage in a pretty in a pretty targeted fashion from underneath. You could also jack it up to get better access.

peterp

Before 1977, when they started zinc-coating the bodies, and then galvanizing with the SC model in 1978, 911’s used to rust like crazy, — worse than a “typical” car in my experience, but from 1978 onward, they are quite rust resistant.

The above said, even trace amounts of salt and other junk from the road lingering on the undercarriage, with the cars now being 20+ years old, it’s worth cleaning the undercarriage in my opinion to keep it in the best condition.

Our 996 is parked for winter 99% of the time. I still do Salt-Away in the spring, and again right before parking it for winter. It takes only a few minutes to do. You’ll likely see a difference in the surface rust that normally accumulates on the brake rotor bats.

996C438

I am a fan of Fluid Film aerosol . Can be purchased at big box stores and your local hardware store . It is an oily waxy spray that I spray onto hard brake lines , transmission housing and suspension pieces . It clings and gets absorbed leaving a protective film . I have a lift so very easy for me to inspect my cars .

SSDVC

Fluid Film is really good. I have used it on my M1009 for years with good results. I just switched to PB Blaster Surface Shield, as they claim it lasts significantly longer, especially in higher abrasion areas, like wheel wells and other similar areas. We shall see.

jdbornem

Haven't used anything on my 996, but I've used CRC HD Corrosion Inhibitor on another car, in select areas, as recommended per this review:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=lyWHF4NoNVk

wheeler2008

For detail, Firstly you will use a pressure washer, rid your car’s exterior of brine deposits through regular bursts of water with mild detergent. With a damp microfiber cloth, wiping away the remaining salt deposit stains and do this gently to avoid scratching your car’s paint. You need to repeat wiping until the surface is without any salt stain and shows glow. For the undercarriage, spray it profusely as well.

exthree

Ship it to Florida for the Winter!

pissedpuppy

can anyone advise what the big deal is with the foam type soap? does it do the job of a wash fit, or what?