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Originally Posted by ewo1
As far as salt in the air rusting the busses, I live within 1 mile of the coast, got a 2006 Silverado that I bought new in 2006 and I have NO rust problems...yeah no rust on a Chevy truck...it's true!
Most of the salt/rust problems comes from salt on the roadways, that stuff will eat up a bus quick! we don't have salt on our roadways 'cause we got the "Other" kind of snow...LOL... You will find it floating in the ocean from time to time.....
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Yes, my experience as well. Short of my military career, i have lived in Florida 50 years. I work with all types of outdoor metal, everyday. Unless the vehicle (any metal) is oceanfront or using saltwater boat ramps or driving on beach sand, there's not much salt to be found away from the coast.
Just like every where else on the planet, Salt does not evaporate into the air. The ocean breeze will carry it, it's definitely in the beach sand, but neither travel inland. The majority of the state is out of the reach of ocean breezes.
Florida vehicles are know for being relatively less rusty on the outside. Solarized, maybe, yes. And anything left on the ground or left muddy.....
....she gone.
Salty Air? How do scientists explain Salt Lake City? And the Dead Sea? Didn't the air lift all the salt up and redistribute it?
What about the road salt when the ice melts? Goes right into the air, huh?
Not the reason for the tale. More likely to be well used transportation. Also, likely that it's still being used because they still look fine. Just have a bazillion miles on 'em and faded paint.
That's true with all Florida vehicles. They look good for a long time, except for what the sunshine does to: hood/roof paint and convertible/soft tops.
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