Many people think of auto detailing as a luxury that you might treat yourself to in the spring or summer. While it’s true that car-lovers are more likely to have their cars detailed than casual drivers, detailing is a beneficial service for any car. It’s one of the most effective ways to protect your car in the winter. With wet roads covered in salt and sand, even a quick trip can leave your car covered in a layer of grime. At Erick’s Custom Exhaust & Auto Repair, we offer both interior and exterior detailing, so you can protect your car inside and out, year-round.
Auto detailing is an easy and effective way to protect your car from winter grime. Here’s a look at four ways detailing protects your car.
Shield Your Undercarriage and Paint Job
Grime from winter roads does more than just make your car look dirty. Road salt, in particular, is a problem in the winter because it is corrosive and can damage your car’s paint job and undercarriage. Your car’s undercarriage houses many important components, including parts of your exhaust system. Corrosion can lead to serious damage.
Create a Hydrophobic Surface
“Hydrophobic” is a fancy word for “water-repellant” (it’s Greek for “water-fearing”). When you get your car detailed, we don’t just wash it. After we thoroughly clean the exterior of your car, we apply a protective coating that allows water, snow, and ice to slide right off the surface. You should still take your car through the car wash periodically, but the hydrophobic surface will help the exterior of your car stay cleaner for longer.
Keep Your Interior Clean
It’s not just the exterior of your car that gets grimy in the winter. The inside of your car can get pretty dirty, too. Sand has a way of getting everywhere, and you’re tracking all kinds of dirt into your car with your wet and snowy boots. You can vacuum your car and take care of a lot of it, but we have tools to give the interior of your car a deep clean. Everything from the floor to the upholstery to the dashboard will be just as clean as the day you drove your car off the lot.
Improve Driving Visibility
Another practical benefit of auto detailing is that it makes your car safer to drive. It’s hard to keep your windshield and windows clean in the winter, reducing your visibility. Giving your car a deep clean clears grime and visual obstructions from your auto glass, making your car safer to drive.