Has your car lost its shine? Has your car been looking a little bland? Well, with all the weathering and dust that’s on Indian roads these days, your car paint has deteriorated significantly over the course of the year. Not only do we have to take care of things ‘under the hood’ but the major chunk of the car rests on the surface of its body — the exterior Paint. Taking care of your car paint adds to the beauty of your car. The paint protects the body of the car from corrosion by the rain and minute particles of dust, gravel, etc.
So here are 5 ways to protect your car paint across the seasons. We’ve also made a video list to help you take better care of your car’s paint.
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In summers, the weather is hot and dry in most parts of India (especially North India — Delhi). The heat is intolerable during the afternoon and we don’t realize that the heat is taking a toll on the body paint of the car that is exposed to the sun. The U.V. rays from the sun lead to premature fading and oxidation of car paint, that doesn’t only demean the car’s looks, but also makes the inner metal body vulnerable to corrosion.
1. WASH YOUR CAR FREQUENTLY
Get your car washed every day. By washing the car frequently, dirt and debris that’s settled on the car body get removed. Why? If settled for a longer duration, the dirt gets baked into the paint by the sun. This makes removing the dirt difficult and ultimately causes the paint to fade. So, simply pressure spray your car with water and watch all that dirt wash away…
So, don’t resist yourself from spending your weekends washing your car, as there’s no harm in washing your sweet ride.
2. WIPE YOUR CAR WITH A MICRO FIBRE CLOTH
When you’re done with the wash. Use a microfiber cloth to wipe the car. The water that’s left after the wash leave mini patches of mineral salts on the car body that keeps accumulating over time. These mineral patches also promote the premature fading of paint and should be avoided.
Simply, Hand dry the car after washing with the cloth. You can also use an electric dryer/blower to keep your car clean.
3. PARKING THE CAR IN SHADE
It is probably the simplest method to protect your car paint in the Summers. Keeping the car in the shade is recommended at all times.
Find a parking spot that’s covered and keeps the car away from the sun. You can park your car under a tree (Not recommended during Rains), in a shed or in the basement is available.
4. USING A CAR BODY COVER
Made up of synthetic U.V protective fabric, the body cover not only protects your vehicle from the sun but also screens it from dust, rain and chemical pollutants.
It’s also recommended if you don’t have a parking spot in the shade. The Car body covers are portable and easy to use.
5. WAXING YOUR CAR
Waxing your car regularly doesn’t only give the body a comprehensive shine, but also makes the paint job glossy and buffs the surface to a smooth finish.
The wax creates an extra protective layer on the paint job that acts as the line of defence against U.V radiation, dust particles and chemicals.
That’s pretty much it. If you follow these 5 steps then you can extend the life of your car paint and extend its shine. You can also do your best to keep away from dusty roads.