The key to protecting your car's exterior is to get all of the finish cleaned and prepared for the protective winter coat, then keep harmful salt and sand off of the car’s finish through the whole winter. Our top ten tips include:
1. A good bath with car wash soap is just what your car needs to remove the summer dirt and grime without removing wax protection.
2. Have the tar and debris from summer road work removed with an adhesive remover. Just apply it with a micro-fiber cloth, let it be for a few minutes to weaken any dirt, old wax and tar, then simply wipe it off.
3. Have your plastic headlight lens restored to perfect clarity in time for the snow and fog of winter with a quick trip to Charlie's Columbia CARSTAR to eliminate the hazing and yellowing that diminishes headlight visibility and performance.
4. The wheels and tires should be cleaned to remove brake dust and highway grime then revive tires to like-new finish with a tire restoration chemical.
5. Cleaner waxes should be employed to eliminate small scratches. Waxes of this sort are great for getting rid of tough surface scratches and restoring the natural shine to the paint finish in one easy step.
6. Dents and deeper scratches should be repaired by your friends at Charlie's Columbia CARSTAR before rust has the chance to really set in.
7. Give your car a protective coat of synthetic wax to chemically bond with clear coat finishes and keep the finish looking sleek all winter.
8. Get the glass cleaned at every inch on the outside and the inside for more complete visibility.
9. Ensure that your upholstery is protected with a leather and vinyl restorer. This will revive the natural shine and silky feel of the factory finish.
10. Clean the carpet of the car with a top-notch carpet cleaner and defend against winter salt and dirt with a protective spray.