Although vehicle paints are becoming more and more resistant, they still can deteriorate and loose their original brightness and intensity. One of the factors that accelerates this deterioration is the prolonged exposure to the sun’s rays. Whenever possible, park your car indoors or in shaded areas. In case you don’t have any place where you can protect it, cover it with a car hood.
In summer, it is almost inevitable that beach sand ends up reaching the body of the car. Removing it is not hard, but you have to be very careful because the risk of scratching the paint is high.
Saltpeter is a very corrosive element; a serious threat to vehicle paint if we drive frequently along the coast. Washing the car weekly (best manually, and drying it with a cloth and in the shade) will erase its remains and avoid future problems.
Lots of mosquitoes and small insects will be embedded in on your car body, and not a few birds will soil it with their droppings. Adding to that tree resin, particles of industrial dust and tar fragments, and the chances that the corrosion will end up affecting the paint and the metal will be very high risk. So, don’t let these elements remain on your car for long.
Nowadays, thanks to nano-ceramic technology, we can find in the market new products that protect the body against scratches, bird droppings, solar rays and some chemical elements. They repel water easily and help maintain the paint’s shine
Scratches, bumps and dents that break vehicle paint leave the body exposed to rust and corrosion. A slight flaw in the sheet metal that is not treated in time can become a serious problem in the medium term. Also, the repair cost won’t be as cheap as it should have been. It is essential to act quickly against any damage, no matter how small it might be.
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