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Protecting Your Vehicle’s Paint From Road Salt This Winter
As the weather gets colder, your vehicle is at more risk of damage and getting stuck in the snow. From black ice to snowdrifts, keeping your car in top shape is essential for safe driving and reducing harm to the driver, passengers, or passerby. As such, ice on the roads must be thawed using road salt.
Unfortunately, road salt isn’t kind to your vehicle; it can chip your exterior and give rust a chance to penetrate through it. Your vehicle must be protected. Thankfully, protecting your vehicle’s paint from road salt this winter is easy.
Wash Your Car Regularly
Keeping your clean throughout the year is an everyday task, but it’s essential for protecting your vehicle’s paint from road saltin the winter. Wash your car during the day so it’ll have time to dry properly. Make sure the external temperature is about forty degrees Fahrenheit to guarantee a proper clean.
Ideally, you should clean your car every ten days in the winter. Make sure you open and close your car doors to prevent your locks from freezing. This will help you avoid salt accumulation of salt and also keep your car clean and functional.
Wax Your Car
After every few car washes for your car, get it waxed to add an extra layer of protection. Wax protects the paint like an invisible shield, preventing salt penetration. If you have scratches, use touch-up paint kits before you apply the wax. If you only own muscle cars, use brand-model touch-up kits. These are available for many muscle cars, including C5 Corvettes.
After repairing your scratches and scuffs, add wax to prevent further damage. Make sure you apply a good, strong coat before winter starts so you can protect against corrosive salt. Additionally, seal the undercarriage.
Avoid Puddles and Snowstorms
If you want to make sure your car is completely ready for winter, avoid puddles and getting caught in snowstorms. Puddles pick up a lot of slimy dirt and are magnets for road-crew salt. Deep snow is another risk for damage and safety; it can lead to corrosion and even drivability problems. If you must drive in bad weather, avoid doing so right before and after a storm.
Don’t leave your vehicle unprotected this winter. We here at TouchUpDirect will make sure your car paint stays fresh and protected. We offer numerous kits for any kind of car model you own, so contact us today if you require car protection.
