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Washing the car after winter – things to pay attention to. Winter is not kind to cars. Ubiquitous humidity, cold temperatures and road salt do not have a good effect on the body and components. When the air temperature rises above freezing and spring arrives, take the time to restore your car to its perfect condition. It does not take much – wash off the winter dirt and dust from the body and chassis with car cosmetics, and our car will repay us with great condition and safe driving for the next season. Where to start washing the car after winter? Which car cosmetics are worth investing in? We start washing the car with a thorough washing of the wheels and wheel arches.
- Washing WHEEL rims and maintenance of tires
Cleaning and maintenance of tires
Tires are an element that we do not pay attention to when washing the car, and it is definitely worth it! Cleaning and maintenance should be carried out before each seasonal tire change. Thanks to this, first of all, the tires will retain their properties longer, and secondly, they will not be damaged during storage (tires tend to crumble, tarnish or crack). What can we do for our tires? cleaning tires – it will keep them pliable and flexible both when used on the road and during storage. Preparations for tires give shine and care to them.
Tire maintenance – maintenance agents perfectly protect the tire against cracking of the outer rubber layer. Most often they come in the form of a spray that is easily applied to the tire. For maintenance, you can also use a tire cover, which slows down the aging process, gives shine and protects the rubber against external factors. It is worth mentioning that the black cap can also be used to restore plastics and car gaskets
- WASHING THE BODYWORK
Our car doesn’t look good after winter. At minus temperatures, we avoided car washes with a wide berth. Now it’s time to get rid of all dirt, snow and road salt.
Thorough washing of the body
After the winter, it’s time for a long shower of our car. You will certainly need an efficient car shampoo and active foam that will easily remove all impurities. For this microfiber cleaning glove, we recommend the ADBL CereMitt glove – they will help you quickly get rid of the most stubborn dirt. But if we have extremely difficult dirt, it is worth checking the effect of the varnish clay, whose task is to collect dirt in the micro cracks in the varnish. Clay is a safe agent that does not scratch the surface and does not dull the paintwork. It can be successfully used on any type of varnish.
3. CAR INTERIOR CLEANING The next stage of our cleaning is cleaning the interior of the car. Here, too, it is worth paying attention to a few of the most important things. Vacuuming the interior We start cleaning the inside of the vehicle with careful vacuuming. We pay attention to the rugs and the floor under them, as well as all nooks and crannies, e.g. between the seats, in the bends of the gear stick. The trunk should not be forgotten. If we transported loose or traces of items in it, the trunk lining will also need to be refreshed. Cleaning car upholstery It may be necessary to wash the fabric upholstery or maintain the leather in the car. In addition, it is worth choosing certain, proven upholstery cleaners, ADBL brands that will quickly remove dirt or stains. Automotive leather restoration In the case of leather upholstery, we do not only remove stains and dirt, but also require proper maintenance and care of the leather. There is a suitable leather care kit for this: ADBL LEATHER KIT. Thanks to leather cleaners in the car, we can not only clean dirt, but also properly protect and often even renovate leather elements. The preparation for car leather is suitable for cleaning seats, leather parts of the cockpit and for the renovation of the leather steering wheel. Renovation of automotive plastics In the case of interior plastics in the car, it is worth using preparations and cleaning agents for the cockpit, which are in the form of sprays and lotions. They remove dirt and impurities, but also have electrostatic properties – they reduce dust deposition. Additionally, the polishes and preservatives used delay their aging process.
4. WASHING THE ENGINE We usually associate a washed engine with dishonest car dealers who hide the defects of the vehicle in this way. But it’s worth looking at it from a different angle: a clean engine will not only allow for faster and more accurate diagnosis of possible leaks, but also for “cleaner” repair work if we do it ourselves. With a clean engine, it is easier to find any bolts or fasteners that would normally be hidden under a layer of dirt. The important thing is that we cannot use ordinary chemicals or water to wash the engine. The engine is a very sensitive part of the car that does not like moisture, and it is not difficult to short-circuit it. That is why it is definitely worth getting a dedicated, ADBL GreeN’gine, it is a concentrated liquid for washing engines and heavily soiled surfaces. After following all the above steps, our car will be beautiful and shiny, ready for spring excursions.
