Car Care Tips for the Winter
Getting your warm clothes out for the winter months is about the same as a bird gathering sticks to make a nest. It's just something that ritually has to be done. Out come the gloves, the heavy coat, and
the scarf. You're ready to face the elements - but what about that 2 ton piece of metal sitting in front of your house. No, not your mailbox - your car.
"Sometimes people forget the big picture," says Corbin Stetler, owner of Contur Automotive Detailing. "You'd be surprised by the amount of people that
completely neglect their vehicle's exterior for the entire winter. Your entire car needs protection with the
greatest need required by its exterior."
"It's important that people wash their car at least twice a month if possible. If there is a concern using water, then there are many waterless cleaning sprays
and equipment available. The important thing is not to let slosh, salt, and road grime to sit on your car day after day. Neglecting this area will seriously damage your car." If the weather
proves to be too miserable to venture to your nearest auto store, everything can be purchased online at DriveWerks.
A good highly durable auto wax is
also essential for the winter. Just like a raincoat, car wax sheds rain, and more importantly, repels pollutants and grime from getting a grip on your car's finish. These same evil contaminates will try to damage your tires and rubber trim causing
cracking and fading to occur.
Clean the inside of your car at least once or twice during the winter months. Get a fabric cleaner to ease the effort of cleaning difficult areas. Keep an eye on your
rubber and vinyl areas
too. Use a protective treatment
to keep these areas from drying out over the winter.
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