Why the January 2026 Winter Storm Was Different for Your Car

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Following the recent North Texas freeze, Dallas and TxDOT crews deployed record amounts of liquid brine and abrasive sand to keep highways like 75, the Tollway, and 635 moving. Unlike standard road salt, the 2026 liquid brine formula is designed to be "sticky" so it stays on the road—which means it is also stuck to your vehicle’s paint, wheels, and undercarriage.

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Once the ice melts, this brine dries into a corrosive film. If left alone, it traps moisture against your paint and metal components, leading to oxidation, surface etching, and long-term rust.

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The Danger of "Clogged" Coatings and Rust Damage

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Standard car soaps aren't enough to remove this mineral-heavy residue, even if you have a Ceramic Coating. You may notice your paint feels "rough" or has lost its water-beading properties. This is known as surface clogging.

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Leaving this salt on your car can lead to:

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• Corrosion: Salt accelerates rust on exposed metal and suspension components.

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• Etching: Mineral deposits can eat into your clear coat or vinyl wrap if left to sit in the Texas sun.

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• Abrasive Scratches: The sand and "chat" used on Dallas roads can cause micro-marring if not chemically neutralized before washing.​

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Our Solution: Specialized Acid Soap Decontamination

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To safely restore your vehicle, we are now offering an Acidic Soap Decontamination Add-on for all Foam Bath services. We use a premium acidic soap, specifically engineered to safely break the chemical bond between road salt and your car’s surface.

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Benefits of our Acid Wash Service:

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• Neutralizes Road Salt: Chemically dissolves sodium chloride and magnesium chloride without aggressive scrubbing.

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• Safe for Matte & Wraps: Our pH-balanced acidic approach removes minerals without adding unwanted gloss or damaging the flat finish of your wrap.

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• Restores Hydrophobics: Clears out the "pores" of your ceramic coating, bringing back the extreme water beading and self-cleaning properties you paid for.

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• Touchless Pre-Wash: Our high-cling acid foam encapsulates Dallas road grit, ensuring a scratch-free cleaning process.

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Restore Your Shine and Protect Your Investment

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Standard soap cleans the dirt, but our Acidic Decon cleans the chemistry. Don't let Dallas road treatments permanently dull your finish or damage your suspension!

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Add the "Acid Soap" add-on to your next Foam Bath included service booking and give your car the deep-clean it deserves after the freeze!

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