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We talked to our friends at Surf City Garage and got some great
tips on preparing your ride for the winter.
How to Tackle Winter Corrosion
Winter is here! In most parts of the country that means dramatic
weather changes and more physical work. While the kids are out
playing in the fun that winter brings, the rest of the population
is out shoveling snow, de-icing their windshields, and battling
the elements. With all that going on, don't forget about your
car.
Here
are a few key tips to help you prepare your car for the winter
months and maintain that detailed look.
1. As soon as possible, preferably before the cold hits, apply
a generous coat of wax to your car's painted surface. We suggest
using a sealant such as Nano Seal Protective Coat.
The synthetic wax will provide a strong
barrier between your paint and the harmful elements. This will
give you a longer lasting protection and a brilliant shine.
***Do not overlook this step even if you are leaving your ride
in the garage for the winter months, as oxidation can still
attack the surface of your car if left untreated.<
2. Maintaining a clean car as much as possible is a must. By
washing the salt, grime, and road slush off of your car as the
weather permits will dramatically decrease paint erosion. In
addition, having a fresh coat of wax already on your car will
help deter the road contaminants from attaching themselves to
your ride. ***Do not forget about your undercarriage. Keeping
it clean will help combat rust and corrosion.
3. Nothing is more important than keeping your wheels clean
during the winter. After all, they are in constant contact with
road salts and acids that eat away at their surface. For polished
wheels, a simple application of Killer Chrome Perfect Polish
will provide you with the perfect
protection needed for those harsh conditions, and can be used
on all metals. For those that have powder coated or painted
wheels go with a paint polish like Beyond Clay.
***We like to add a coat of Barrier Reef Carnauba Wax
to our wheels as additional protection
and shine. This is also a great tip for all of you that are
garaging your cars. Dust and dirt will not cling to your wheels
and the protective coat will make for easy maintenance.
4. Don't forget about your interiors. Maintaining the look of
your seats, dashboard, and all other things interior is just
as important as the effort that you put into your exterior.
After all, most of the time spent with our cars is inside of
them. Start with a good interior cleaner like Dash Away Interior Detailer.
You want to make sure that your
interior cleaners do not leave a greasy film; the petroleum
left behind will dry out your leather and vinyl leaving nothing
but cracks behind over time. After cleaning the surface, make
sure you replenish the natural oils that are in your leather.
Voodoo Blend Leather Rejuvenator
will leave the surface supple
and smooth, in addition to providing a layer of UV protection.
5. Lastly, use a detailing spray like Speed Demon Wax Detailer
in order to maintain a barrier against
the weather. This is a quick way to shine up your car and remove
the light dust and dirt from your paint's surface. The Carnauba
wax in Speed Demon will revitalize the previous layers of wax
on the paint and provide additional protection and shine.
Maintaining your car during the winter months will make for
an easier detailing job when spring rolls around. So remember,
the worst thing that you can do to your ride during winter is,
nothing!
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