In winter, a lot of problems and stressful situations for drivers arise through the fault not only of poor-quality road surfaces or uncleaned highways, but also as a result of improper car care. An improper car wash in frost can lead to freezing of the locks, violation of the integrity of the paintwork and even damage to your beloved car.
You need to wash the car!
Many people are afraid to wash the car in the cold season and in vain. Snow settles on the surface of the car, including with reagents and salt, which are sprinkled on the roads. In addition, sooner or later an ice crust forms on the car, which, if chipped, can damage the expensive coating. Ice from melted snow can form in the door lock if the car is on auto-heating.
How often and where to wash a car?
You don't need to wash your car every day in winter, you should follow a reasonable regimen once every 1-2 weeks. Most importantly, give up the idea of washing your car yourself. Use the services of a professional indoor car wash. Make sure that the complex does not have an endless line of cars, as it is important that specialists pay attention to each door, mirror, wheel or disc of your particular car. It is important to thoroughly wipe and lubricate all sealing gum, wipe the coating with a dry cloth.
You can start washing the car only if it is warm in the box itself, and the car has managed to adapt and thaw.
How should a car be washed at a car wash?
Try to follow the actions of workers while washing your favorite car. It is important that the body is wiped dry, the locks are dried using dry air - "blown", and the windshield is desirable to be treated with an anti-icer. It will not be superfluous to additionally treat the body with a special tool, for example, rubbing with warm wax.
In winter, at subzero temperatures (minus 10-15 degrees Celsius and below), you cannot wash the car with hot water. In this case, there is a great risk of getting microcracks on the surface of the body and permanently damaging the coating. A damaged paint-and-lacquer coating will certainly lead to the occurrence of corrosion.
When washing in winter, use special automotive detergents suitable for the current temperature. The processing of sealing gums may not be included in the list of services, but in winter it is better to pay extra for lubrication with a grease-containing agent or silicone for all gum seals on the doors.
