Recommended Maintenance Schedule
Introduction
A vehicle does not stand a chance unless it has been professionally treated to protect it against the harsh elements. Regular maintenance should be followed throughout the year. Educated decisions save you money, help prevent a loss in value, help vehicles sell faster, provide a healthier environment and reduce costly repairs. Each season brings about new challenges but a well protected vehicle has a fighting chance.
Preventative Maintenance
Wash every 2 weeks our sooner if necessary
Exterior detail every 30 days - 90 days
Vacuum every 2 weeks our sooner if necessary
Shampoo and detail interior every 30 - 90 days
Have paint chips touched up as you notice them
Seal the paint with wax every 60 - 90 days
Fall And Winter Car Care
Canadian winters can be harsh taking their toll on the many surfaces of your vehicle. Protective barriers should be applied to your paint, tires, glass, plastic, carpet, upholstery, vinyl, rubber, plastic and metal to arm it against seasonal elements such as salt, gravel, ice and snow.
Regular washing & waxing will help protect your vehicle's exterior from road
salt, gravel and ice that can produce scratches on your car and allow
moisture to penetrate the painted surfaces. After repeated expansion and
contraction from thawing and freezing; the paint eventually weakens causing
cracks and allowing ultraviolet light as well as environmental pollution to
penetrate the top paint or clear coat. This leads to what is known as
oxidation - a dull or hazy appearance. All colors of paint are susceptible
to oxidation. Red, black and dark color paints are at greater risk though
because these color pigments tend to absorb more UV than light colors. Once
oxidation has set in the method of correction can be both time consuming and
costly. The process involves having to decontaminate and remove the top
layer of paint through a compounding process and high speed polishing.
Exterior Detailing
To prevent etching, erosion, cracking, fading and corrosion additional
exterior detailing should include proper cleaning and protective treatments
to tires, paint, rims, wheel wells, chrome, glass, plastic, vinyl and rubber
surfaces.
Interior Detailing
Interior detailing should be added to your car care maintenance to reduce damage and erosion that can occur to carpets, vinyl and upholstery. During the winter high levels of moisture are accumulated in the vehicle causing mold and mildew - creating an unhealthy environment and deterioration of the surfaces. Regular shampooing, vacuuming and treatment the various surfaces with protective coatings protect the interior of your car from moisture, salt, allergens and debris.
Spring & Summer Car Care
Preparing your care for warm weather conditions is just as important as the preparation for cold climate conditions. Spring and summer car care is essential in the protection against extreme heat, environmental pollution (industrial fallout), acid rain, hail, bird droppings, humidity, road dust, debris, sap, bugs, road paint and road oil. Spring & summer car care should follow the same schedule of winter maintenance to prevent rust, peeling, flaking, cracking, fading, etching and erosion. Do not forget to include your convertible roof in your spring and summer car care regimen.
Car Care And Car Washing Tips
Some Facts On Your
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