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It's long been known that salt air has certain detrimental effects on vehicles, much like road salt in colder climes. Most of the effects are apparent. Any exposed metal is susceptible to oxidation and corrosion. Still, other, less noticeable effects may be slowly eating away at you car and need to be attended to more regularly than cars in other areas.
Your paint job may be the first thing you notice. The combination of salt and sun can chew through paint and clear coat easily over time. Sun and heat increase the size of the pores in paint, and moisture and salt creep into those pores and wreak havoc. The corrosion that occurs on metal by way of water is drastically accelerated by the presence of salt.
The life of your brakes may be shortened, as well. Like any exposed metal, they too will have salt air work through their surfaces and the combination of brakes and calipers have been known to have their lifespans almost halved when exposed to coastal atmospheres.
As a matter of fact, all metal is at risk. Any nuts, bolts, and other structurally integral parts can be compromised. It's best to get thorough and frequent inspections by a trusted body shop such as out partners at Chapman Collision Center of Tucson, AZ. They'll know exactly what to look for and how to repair any damage.
Studies have shown that winter weather is actually worse than summer. This is due to the increase of dew in the mornings and evenings. At any rate, it may be years before you see any signs of damage. Years one through five near salt air show the smallest signs, but years five to seven are where it becomes far more apparent.
Written By: Todd Hendrickson
Source: Allstate
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