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car in the winter months
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shing their cars. Some pre-
vash their vehicles, taking
p and polish. While this
any winter road debris.
Car corrosion damage is especially
common during the winter months.
Prevention remains the best solution
to corrosion, and a car wash is a pre-
ventative measure that takes little
effort.
Automatic car washes are a conven-
ient way to clean a vehicle in the win-
ter: however,
these facilities
tend to use harsh
chemicals that
eat through
debris. This can
result in swirling
patterns and
spotting on some
cars. An alterna-
tive is to head to
one of the self -
wash carwash
bays and bring
along your own
products or rely
on theirs so that
you will have a
high-powered
water supply for
rinsing. Even if
you cannot do the
cleaning job you
would in the
warmer weather,
rinsing some of the salt and grirrie from
the car, especially underneath, can go
a long way toward preventing
corrosion.
Before the snowy season sets in, it's
a good idea to do a thorough washing
of the car and apply a new coat of a
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finish and help protect
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damage is especially.
common during
the winter months.
Prevention remains
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to corrosion, and
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preventative measure
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It's essential to wash away road salt and other grime of the cold -weather season.
Otherwise, drivers risk damage to the car's enamel and corrosion of its undercarriage.
high-quality wax. The wax will serve as an extra
barrier against grime.
Before and after washing the car when it's
below freezing, it's adviseable to use a de-icing
product on the doors and windows. If not, the
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Washing a car in a cold climate is not some-
thing many people enjoy, but it's a good way to
keep a car running strong and looking good.
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