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Old November 29th, 2009, 11:49 AM   #9
Anthony_marr
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Originally Posted by 250Rocket View Post
In cold environments molecules are less active. Heated up they bounce around a lot more, kinetic energy. Similar to why we put thing in the fridge and others in a freezer or boiling water.

Question though. Will my bike start to rust if the car goes out and comes in dirty. No direct contact with salt, but just having some salt in the garage, is it that bad?
Yes, the greater vigor of molecular movement and interactions at high temperatures is what accelerates the corrosion process.

About your question, I'd say that the wet car in a warm environment will raise the humidity of the air in the garage, and this might impact on your bike somewhat. But unless the salt actually touches the bike, I doubt that it would have any effect on the bike.
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