You may think that car waxing is something you do only in the summer – to make your car shiny and beautiful when the sun’s rays shine upon it, but it’s more necessary for winter car protection. It provides your vehicle with a protective layer against the elements – snow, sleet, ice on the streets, and the salt used by road crews to melt said ice. It likes to stick to your car's undercarriage, wheels, and brakes and lead to corrosion of metal parts exposed to it. But, how to know which type of car wax is the right product for you? Stick with us to find out! If you have a straightforward … [Read more...]
How to Remove Bird Poop from Your Car’s Surface (updated)
Want to find out how to remove bird poop from car paint or exteriors? If you are the kind of person who hates dirt on their cars, especially that coming from animals – in this case, furry and chirping little flyers – this is the article for you. However funny it may sound, bird poop is a serious thing, not only because it makes your car look ugly even though you’ve just washed your car, but also because it can damage your car paint. Read on to find out exactly why and how. Bird poop contains acids and other chemical substances that eat away at the surface of your car. Since it’s quite … [Read more...]
Car Corrosion: The Hazard of Road Salt
It’s common knowledge that snow and icy road conditions can cause car accidents. That is also why salt is used on the roads, since it helps to melt snow and ice, but it also provides some extra traction when combined with sand. That is why washing your car in the midst of winter is important aside from it looking clean, but also in order to remove the salt that accumulates. Cleaning road salt from your car’s surface is the best practice to help prevent rust damage. Brake lines are typically another of the areas affected, so having them checked frequently is important. Road salt is … [Read more...]