Published on: 17/02/2021 Updated on: 20/02/2025
How to protect your car from de-icing salt with Mafra.
All municipalities have taken action to spread de-icing salt on the roads. This is a substance that, because of its chemical formulation, can create problems for the underbody of your car, as well as the suspension and rubber guards. This is a problem that should not be underestimated, especially for vintage cars. To avoid too serious consequences, we have a solution that can protect your car's underbody from the problems caused by de-icing salt.
The products to be used are:
Wash the car
Anti-icing salt not only settles on the bottom of the car but also on bumpers, skirts, fenders and all those parts closest to the road. So the first step you need to take is a thorough cleaning of the car. If you own a foam gun , use Wash Self, the foaming cleaner for pressure washers that effortlessly dissolves the most tenacious dirt without attacking the treated parts. Also widely used in wash centers, Wash Self is a versatile product, suitable for any vehicle (cars, motorcycles, RVs, and boats) and inert on aluminum parts.
If, on the other hand, you do not own a foam gun then our advice is to wash your car with CarWash Shampoo & Wax. This product is perfect for removing even the most stubborn dirt. The action of the shampoo removes the toughest dirt, while the wax ensures easy glide of droplets onto windows and bodywork for ultra-fast drying and unprecedented car cleanliness. Remember to always use the double bucket method: in one you dilute the product in water, in the second to rinse the glove after each pass. In this way you will prevent the shampoo from being contaminated by dirt on the bodywork and you will be sure to wash your car with a glove that is always clean, avoiding scratching it.
Speaking of glove, given the very cold temperatures rely on All Season The new professional, waterproof micro-wool glove. The waterproof interior keeps the hand dry and warm, making car washing comfortable even at very low temperatures. In addition, the special combination of super-soft fibers and microwool gives the glove super-absorbency for high cleaning performance and the absolute certainty of not creating marks or scratches.
Remove de-icing salt with HP12
The first step is to remove the dirt by degreasing and thoroughly cleaning the underbody of the car. HP12 is the ideal product. It is a powerful all-purpose universal degreaser indicated for difficult dirt, capable of acting deeply but safely, respecting the treated parts without aggressively affecting them.
Protect with Lubrigraph
After thoroughly cleaning the bottom of the car and rinsing the treated part, the next step requires the application of Lubrigraph. This product protects il underbody from the corrosive action of salt spread on the roads. Thanks to its "rubbery" composition, salt and crushed stone bounce off, preventing them from affecting all the components under the car. The mix of raw materials present Lubrigraph ensures three times the yield of traditional black graphite, allowing the product not to harden and to remain oily over the tempo, protecting the treated parts for a long time.
For the application of Lubrigrah it is necessary to use a high-pressure lance. The product should be applied evenly to both the underbody and inside the fenders, suspension and rubber parts under the car.
For state-of-the-art treatment
Protecting your car from de-icing salt is something you can do on your own, but if you want a complete treatment then our advice is to go to a specialized center.In fact, to proceed with the bottom cleaning you need to work with the car on a bridge and to find the center nearest to you you can rely on our Autowellness app. Thanks to the possibility of applying search filters flew the entry "Underbody wash" and you will be notified of all the centers that offer this service.
The treatment done with HP12 and Liubrigrah can last up to a year, protecting your car not only from the corrosive action of salt but also from the crushed stone lifted from the wheels.
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