6 Tips for Auto Detailing during Winter | Cali Car Mobile

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Here Are a Few Tips for Auto Detailing during
Winter
Winter is among us, which means its time to
start outfitting your car to adapt to
increasingly chilly conditions wherever you
might be. Of course, we know domestic
temperature conditions widely vary depending on
the regionwhether its San Diego, California,
or Portland, Maine. Whatever the case, it is
crucial you are prepared for less than ideal
weather conditions. And while we have given you
reasons as to why you should avoid drive-thru
car washes, we recommend that you take concerted
precautions before embarking on the roads along
those lines. Here are some tips to help you
prepare for a chilly end to the year. 1.) Have
Your Car Professionally Washed One of the most
important rules for cleaning the exterior of your
car is purging it of any salt remnants it may
have from over the summer, especially if you
live along any of the coastlines. Salt is
particularly notorious for corroding and
ultimately damages waxes and sealants on your
vehicle. So removing this becomes a necessity
prior to embarking on your winter road
trips. One of the reasons why we recommend you
have your car washed professionally is mainly
due to the possibility that you
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• increase the risk of door jams and locks freezing
  over. This can also lead to ancillary damage
  that creates hard water surface spots which can
  prove to be almost intractable to remove
  altogether.
• Generally, an auto garage will clean your car
  using techniques that involve a touchless or
  wand wash, which serves to clean out grit and
  salt from wheel wells and other crevices
  throughout your car.
• 2.) Wax your Car
• According to experts, waxing your car is one of
  the easier and more effective ways to prepare
  its surface for winter.
• But what does waxing do? The answer is quite
  simple, it adds an extra layer of protection for
  your cars paint that makes the surface
  dirt-phobic and additionally protects the coat
  from other contaminants such as dust, snow and
  grime along with rust and corrosion.
• For the tyro, heres an easy method to wax your
  car
• Always read the product description before
  application.
• Segment your vehicle into multiple sections so
  that the finish looks uniform across the body.
• Now apply the wax to the foam applicator and
  begin one of the sections.

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• Next, make sure to use a circular motion when
  applying it to the surface of the vehicle. Only
  use a small amount of the product while
  applying.
• At this point, you have a limited amount of time
  before the wax dries off completely. Use a
  microfiber towel to remove the wax before the
  drying period ends.
• Repeat the aforementioned process if youre using
  a
• spray wax.
• Now check the surface to see if there is a shine
  to it and enjoy the results.
• 3.) Take Care of Your Windshield
• One can argue that all items on the list are
  important, but taking care of your windshield
  both prior and during winter time is perhaps one
  of the most essential. Whats more applicable is
  that it creates a safe driving environment, too.
• Of course, winter time is one of the most
  dangerous times depending on the stateas far
  as the visibility from the driver side and your
  field of vision.
• To curb these potential impending issues, we
  recommend purchasing water and ice repellent
  productsthat way the chemicals within the
  repellants will bead the water so it easily
  rolls off the windshield glass seamlessly.
• Furthermore, it will also serve to rid your car
  of snow, grit and grime off your windshield, too.

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4.) Wax Your Tires A full wax detail on a BMW
tire by Cliff Judson via Flikr. From a safety
perspective, your vehicles tires are perhaps the
most exigent part of your car during the winter.
For example, the extra amount of snow (if
applicable), brake dust and road salt can damage
your tires in the long and possibly even
the short term. By waxing your wheels, you can
protect your wheels from the aforementioned
contaminants as well as others like slat, dirt
and sludge, which can further damage your
wheels. Some of the recommended products for
tire waxing include Detailers Wheel Glaze and
Detailers Wheel Coating among others. These
specific products prevent your brake dust along
with repelling snow and ice from clinging to the
tire threads. 5.) Detail Your Cars
Interior This may come as a surprise to some,
but providing detailing for your cars interior
is also crucial, too. To combat other forms of
contaminants entering your vehicles cabin, make
sure to clean the interior frequently during this
time to deter any salt or dirt buildup. More
specifically, make sure to vacuum your car on a
frequent basis.
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• Some of the surfaces to examine might be the
  carpets, seats, miscellaneous floor mats,
  dashboard or any other sections that might be
  more susceptible to contaminant buildup.
• 6.) Avoid Washing Your Vehicle in Freezing
  Conditions
• This could be inferred as one of the more obvious
  practices, but it should go without saying
  never wash your car in freezing temperatures,
  especially the engine.
• For example, if there are any issues with the
  wiring system, then the surfeit moisture can
  cause the car to not start altogether. In
  addition, the water from the hose or cleaning
  apparatus will freeze as it hits your car,
  making it nearly impossible to de-ice your
  windows, too.
• If you find yourself in an emergency and have to
  clean your car in freezing conditions, here are
  just a few simple steps you can follow to avoid
  exacerbating the situation
• If you are forced into a situation where you have
  to wash your car in these conditions, try
  driving to a secluded neighborhood and drive
  around the block a few times to warm up the
  vehicles hood.
• You can also leave your car on during the wash,
  which can prevent the water from freezing upon
  impact.
• Remember, if you find yourself in an emergency,
  always use caution in these instances, as
  conditions are precarious. For our in-house
  mobile aluminum and metal polishing services,
  call us at CaliCarCoMobile.