subject: Modern Car Protection [print this page] Motorized vehicles are major investments for everybody. It doesnt matter whether your pride ride is a brand new sports car or a vintage classic, we all take measures to ensure that they stay in pristine condition for as long as possible Unfortunately wear and tear occurs whenever they are used. No matter how careful you are, they are still exposed to the elements as a consequence of simply being ridden.
One way to combat this gradual degradation is through regular washing and waxing. When cleaning, always use a thoroughly rinsed sponge since tiny, trapped pieces of grit can scratch the vehicles surface really easily. This is how swirls in the paint job happen. Also never settle for a low quality wax even if theyre cheaper, some types of wax have been shown to accelerate paint thinning. Try to avoid letting your car bake under the hot sun for extended periods.
If you get caught out in the rain, resist the temptation to let it dry out naturally. Rain water is filthy with lots of little rock and mineral particles. These can get baked onto the paint, creating unsightly pockmarks and cracks. As soon as you are clear of the rain, throw a couple of buckets of clean water all over the body of the vehicle. This will wash away the impurities from the dirty water.
A further step some choose to take is to apply long-term coatings protective enough to block most of the abuse that the surface gets exposed to. There are many such chemicals available commercially. The best ones protect not only against the common dangers of corrosion and abrasion but also stop salt damage and hard water stains.
These treatments arent permanent. As with anything else, itll get worn down and used up through cumulative damage. Luckily, its easy enough to get the process renewed. With so many coatings protective against weather damage available on the market, they have become relatively affordable.
There are also some high-end coatings protective enough against heat stress and adhesion that they can be used for the parts under the hood. They are used to reduce friction and improve lubrication between metal parts that are in constant contact with each other. This results in a smoother and enhanced engine performance.
