[MrMiaogi]

This seems strange. Never had a car that looked like this after a little salt. I do have her ceramic coated. I'm thinking it's the reason why the sticking is happening or the ceramic coat wasn't applied well.

Any insight?

[MyM2See]

[ROBM2C]

Not sure , but since your winter driving it what sizes are your winter tires ?

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by ROBM2C

Not sure , but since your winter driving it what sizes are your winter tires ?

19"x8.5" with 255 all around. Had to trim some plastic off the wheel well since it rubbed a bit.

[pizza240]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

19"x8.5" with 255 all around. Had to trim some plastic off the wheel well since it rubbed a bit.

Oh yeah definitely the tires are the problem.

I'm running 235/265 winters without any salt problems.

But in all seriousness I've heard that salt will "stick" on ceramic more than non-coated (or at least appear to) but it should wash off more easily.

How does it look after pouring a bit of clean water on it?

[BlkSVT]

Depending what ceramic coat you have, it can either sheet water or bead. The Crystal Serum Ultra can do either depending on whether you choose the added beading layer (EXO I think?).

The salt bath of Chicago roads (and looks like NY too) is miserable regardless, but always wondered which would do better/worse in Winter beading or sheeting. Maybe the opposite of what you have

My coated M2c hasn't seen enough salt to really know...

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by pizza240

Oh yeah definitely the tires are the problem.

I'm running 235/265 winters without any salt problems.

But in all seriousness I've heard that salt will "stick" on ceramic more than non-coated (or at least appear to) but it should wash off more easily.

How does it look after pouring a bit of clean water on it?

I poured out a bottle of water on the driver side window and also used the crap gas station cleaner, it didn't do anything. After some time, the salt streaks came back.

Honestly think the tires are a problem? Could be I suppose.

[MMMBRAP]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

This seems strange. Never had a car that looked like this after a little salt. I do have her ceramic coated. I'm thinking it's the reason why the sticking is happening or the ceramic coat wasn't applied well.

Any insight?

This is why mine is sitting in the garage for winter storage and not coming out until spring.

Salt/Sand/Slush Dirt is my worst nightmare for a weekend car, and unless you have a really fancy indoor washing station which includes an underbody wash attachment, there's no way to wash it off until the weather gets warmer.

[ROBM2C]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

19"x8.5" with 255 all around. Had to trim some plastic off the wheel well since it rubbed a bit.

What brand tire ? I can’t find any winters that are 255 ...only 245

[ROBM2C]

Originally Posted by MMMBRAP

This is why mine is sitting in the garage for winter storage and not coming out until spring.

Salt/Sand/Slush Dirt is my worst nightmare for a weekend car, and unless you have a really fancy indoor washing station which includes an underbody wash attachment, there's no way to wash it off until the weather gets warmer.

Oil spray it once a year and it never rusts .

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by MMMBRAP

This is why mine is sitting in the garage for winter storage and not coming out until spring.

Salt/Sand/Slush Dirt is my worst nightmare for a weekend car, and unless you have a really fancy indoor washing station which includes an underbody wash attachment, there's no way to wash it off until the weather gets warmer.

This is my daily

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by ROBM2C

What brand tire ? I can’t find any winters that are 255 ...only 245

Sottozero I believe.

[ROBM2C]

I’m surprise you had to trim to make 8.5s did fit ? It comes with wider wheels from the factory ...are you using a low offset wheel ?

[pizza240]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

I poured out a bottle of water on the driver side window and also used the crap gas station cleaner, it didn't do anything. After some time, the salt streaks came back.

Honestly think the tires are a problem? Could be I suppose.

I was joking about the tires but I'm not very funny!

[ChrisK]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

This seems strange. Never had a car that looked like this after a little salt. I do have her ceramic coated. I'm thinking it's the reason why the sticking is happening or the ceramic coat wasn't applied well.

Any insight?

I see nothing odd about this. Just rinse it off.

[MrMiaogi]

Originally Posted by ROBM2C

I’m surprise you had to trim to make 8.5s did fit ? It comes with wider wheels from the factory ...are you using a low offset wheel ?

Yes I believe the offset isn't perfect.

[Davil]

Jeez. And I thought my car being covered by ash every day for the last week was bad! At least that blows off.

[doughboy]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

I poured out a bottle of water on the driver side window and also used the crap gas station cleaner, it didn't do anything. After some time, the salt streaks came back..

That sounds odd. Salt should just rinse right off.

If the staining its returning as it dries then it sounds like the surface it's marked.

Give it all (or just a panel) a wash with warm water, car shampoo and a decent wash mitt. Rinse and dry and see what happens.

We have loads of road salt in the UK, never had staining from it.

[Tag]

If washing doesn’t get the salt off use 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Let it dwell for a minute, should wipe right off. Just make sure to rinse it thoroughly afterwards with water.

[MMMBRAP]

Originally Posted by MrMiaogi

This is my daily

I would recommend taking it to a trusted detailer to have it sorted out. The thing is you want to try to avoid "DIYing XYZ methods" and potentially scratching/messing up the clear-coat or paint.