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Old 07-02-17, 05:15 PM
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Default Car wash alternatives

I recently bought some expensive 19s and I am running 255/35/19 square. I do not want to use the auto wash to avoid scratching the wheels on their tire guide. This means I need to wash it by hand. However, how does everyone get the underbody salt off their cars during the winter? In Indiana we heavily salt roads and for rust prevention cars need underbody washed regularly. Thoughts?
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water and :https://www.ammonyc.com/shop/ammo-boost-winter-wash/
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We get tons of snow/ice and plenty of salt as well. I could not imagine using a 255/35 tire in the winter. Easiest way to save your wheels is to get some cheap steel wheels/tires for the winter months. Do it yourself spray places work well to rinse excessive salt off your car. I have used Krown rust protection for years but have them apply it to the underside only. They want to sell you a complete rustproofing system but will spray the bottom for you without a warranty.
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Question Revived For Ammo..

Originally Posted by k20trick
Did my due diligence and "Searched" before posting and found this one liner from you K20!
How long have you been using "Ammo" products on your car buddy? Forgive my memory on which model, or if you had PPF & Ceramic Coating done? Recently watched his "Training" Videos which are ALOT less painful to watch than Matt from Obsessed Garage! (Not a fan of him whatsoever. Long story) Was specifically looking at this "Lift Kit" item from Larry at Ammo which appears to be another great way to do Waterless Washes. When NOT using the conventional Two Bucket or MTM Foam Cannon Washes, I will usually go with ONR for lighter dirt cases since its PPF/CC Safe. I'm seriously contemplating trying out Ammo for the first time now!

Perhaps anyone who's used this product could chime in too?
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Here's a great product for cleaning the undercarriage:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w686...ature=youtu.be

If I was still in CO I'd have one for sure.
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