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Old 05-19-2009, 06:38 PM
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Ok ive heard that mud is like saltwater and over time will eat up all your metals, and it is good to spray down all your undercarriage with WD-40 to protect them. Is this a crock of shit or is it a fact?
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Old 05-19-2009, 07:22 PM
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I think if that were true my jeep would be gone by now
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Old 05-19-2009, 07:24 PM
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Mud can hold moisture against the metal, increasing the rate of corrosion. Depending on where you are the mud can also be acidic or caustic, eating it's way into the paint and exposed metal.
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Originally Posted by Nght&Day-jk
Ok ive heard that mud is like saltwater and over time will eat up all your metals, and it is good to spray down all your undercarriage with WD-40 to protect them. Is this a crock of shit or is it a fact?
Depends on the mud. Some muds are more acidic than others. Some muds contain a lot of salt.

WD-40 stands for Water Displacement, 40th try. Originally used to protect the Atlas missiles in storage. WD-40:
  • Will protect against rust
  • Will make things (like mud) slide off easer
  • Will clean almost any oil-based spooge
  • Is a very crappy "lubricant"
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Old 05-19-2009, 07:33 PM
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yeah so maybe i should buy a large can of WD-40 and visit the bottom of my jeep..
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Definatly depends on the mud and how long you leave it on
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You'd better start buying it by the case.
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Depends on the mud. Some can be very acidic and will eat the heck out of it.
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You'd better start buying it by the case.
Or by the gallon (non-spray, $15 at Lowe's). Personally, I just power wash the bottom of my Jeep now and then.
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I heard pam was better and enviromentally friendly from another post
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