01/29/2026
He’s absolutely right — get that salt rinsed off your undercarriage or your vehicle could start to rust like the ones up north.
PSA if you live in Texas: Have you driven around at all this week? Get your car washed, or at least rinse it off thoroughly soon.
The brine solution that was sprayed *everywhere* to try to prevent ice development on roads is corrosive for the metal components of your vehicle. It can lead to rust development especially underneath your car where there isn't a protective layer of paint.
Get everything rinsed off on your own or run it through the carwash if you can.