Subject: RE: [Paddlewise] Best place to live in Washington State for paddling? > > We don't want to live right > > on > > or very near saltwater because we've heard that proximity rusts cars > > quickly. > > Ashton/Leska, don't discount living on or near the ocean due to rusting > cars. I've lived on salt water for 28 years. In fact, the water is > within 50ish feet of where I park my cars. I've had a Honda Accord for > 12 years with no rust whatsoever, and a Toyota 4x4 for 17 years, and the > only rust is related to throwing things in the bed that bang up the > paint and exposs raw metal (no bed liner). > > However, things like brass tarnish quickly, exterior light fixtures > Agree with Rick on lack of rust on cars. I receive winter nor'easters, so my exterior paint deteriorates faster. Jolie *************************************************************************** PaddleWise Paddling Mailing List - Any opinions or suggestions expressed here are solely those of the writer(s). You must assume the entire responsibility for reliance upon them. All postings copyright the author. Submissions: PaddleWise_at_PaddleWise.net Subscriptions: PaddleWise-request_at_PaddleWise.net Website: http://www.paddlewise.net/ ***************************************************************************
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