Posted in Bigbox Motoring Advice
Published Thu Feb 19 2026
There is nothing better than a day at Noosa or Bribie Island, but for your car, the beach is a battlefield. While our previous guides covered [how to prepare for the trip], the most critical work happens the moment you pull back into the driveway. Salt and sand are a "silent killer" for everything from your suspension to your power windows.
Don't let your weekend fun turn into a rust repair bill. Follow this 20-minute recovery routine.
Salt spray doesn't just sit on your paint; it drifts up into the nooks and crannies of your chassis.
Sand is abrasive. If it gets trapped in your window seals, every time you roll the window down, you are essentially "sanding" your glass.
Queensland humidity plus a wet towel left on the backseat is a recipe for mold.
A day at the beach is a Queensland rite of passage, but the salt and sand don't have to be a permanent part of your car. Taking twenty minutes to flush your underbody and clear those window seals will keep your car looking and feeling like new for years to come.

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