How can I Protect my car Paint From Road Salt
It’s that time of year again. Temperatures are dropping, snow is starting to fall and ice is beginning to form. That can only mean one thing, winter has arrived. Unfortunately, the winter season is extremely hard on our vehicles. One of the things that can be most damaging to our vehicles is the salt on the roads, which can cause rust and other damage. We had a customer come into our dealership the other day and ask us, how can I protect my car paint from road salt? Therefore, we have decided to dedicate this article to answering that question for you. Continue reading to learn more about this story.
Waxing Your car Before Winter
Our first tip is for you to wax your car before winter. The wax will provide an extra coat of protection from the salt on the roads and will also help make your car shine like new as an added bonus.
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Pre-Treat the Undercarriage of Your Vehicle
The area of your vehicle that is most at-risk from road salt damage is the undercarriage. Therefore, it is important to pre-treat the undercarriage of your vehicle before winter. Most auto body shops can apply an oil solution pre-treatment that can be sprayed on your vehicle’s exposed parts. This solution is helpful by preventing salt and other debris from sticking to your undercarriage.
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Wash Your Vehicle Right After Snowstorms
Finally, we recommend washing your car right after snow storms to get all of the salt off your car as soon as possible. Also, even if there isn’t a snow storm you should be washing your vehicle at least every other week during the winter months.
We hope that this this article was helpful to you. Feel free to reach out to us here at Gil’s Auto Sales if you have any additional questions.