For sure if you lived on a part if the country that doesn't see snow you may not see an issue..

Up here in Alberta they use gravel in the city (Edmonton) and gravel + salt on the highways during winter

Take a look at the sandblasting effect seen on the Alpine White truck up in a previous post - that was after one winter!

Even if you live in a place without these conditions you will end up seeing your clear coat fade slowly over time - just a lot slower than up here !

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