I definitely did this a few times this winter
The Fight Against Road Salt Car Damage – What can you do?
To prolong the life of your vehicle during the winter months, it is critical to understand how to stop rust on a car. You can implement several simple solutions as part of your regular maintenance program to protect your vehicle from corrosive damage.
Wash your car as soon as possible after each snow or ice storm. At maximum every ten days.
Wash your car when temperatures reach 40°F or higher.
Washing your car in daylight hours gives it a better chance of completely drying before temperatures drop at night time.
Open and close all the doors, hatch, and trunk after washing your car, and lock and unlock doors multiple times. This should be done as soon as possible to prevent freezing shut.
Avoid driving in deep snow; it packs against the bottom of the car. This can contribute to rusting and cause driving hazards.