The winter weather can do a number on your car. Whether you’re dealing with the salt and sand from the road or harsh winds and ice, you need to protect your vehicle to keep it looking like new. Here are some tips on how to protect your Jeep, Ram, Dodge, or Chrysler from the winter weather.
Give it a Wax Before the Winter Season
Just like we need to protect our skin from the harsh cold of the winter, your car needs protection too. Before the cold weather sets in, apply a polymer wax to the paint. This will help to create a shield against the salt and grime from the road along with protecting the paint from the wind and ice pellets.
Wash it Frequently
You can also protect the paint by washing off the salt. The salt that’s so commonly used on winter roads will eat through the paint and corrode your vehicle. Make sure to bring your car into the car wash frequently during the winter; every ten days is ideal. You want to choose a cycle that washes the undercarriage because grime and salt accumulate quickly in this area.
To get the most out of the wash, do it early in the day and when the temperature rises above 40 degrees. That way, it’ll have time to dry before the temperature drops below freezing again.
Remove Ice Properly
You can damage your vehicle’s paint job if you don’t remove snow and ice the correct way. Never use an ice scraper on any part of the car except the windows. The hard plastic of the scraper will damage the paint, so the best idea is to turn the car on and let it warm up to melt the ice. Lift large chunks of ice off the car with your hands to remove them so they don’t cause scratches.
Use the Sno Brum
The Sno Brum is the best way to remove snow from your Car. The Sno Brum is a foam broom that you can use to both push and pull the snow, and the soft material won’t damage the paint on the car. Pull as much as you can off the car using a straight line just in case you do cause a scratch. This will make it appear more like it is part of the paint job.
Spray Wax
You can also add more wax throughout the winter to help protect the car’s surface. A spray wax goes on quickly and wipes off in just a few minutes. You can add a layer if you have some extra time on the weekends. If possible, try to apply it when the car is sheltered from the elements; a garage works well for this purpose.
While winter weather is harsh on your vehicle, there is no getting around it if you live in a snowy area. You can keep your Jeep in better shape by taking some precautions before winter starts and staying on top of its care throughout the season.
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