It helps to protect your resale value and prevents long-term problems, but one of the best benefits of looking after your car paint is being able to drive around in a glossy, high-status vehicle that looks the part. Whether you’re taking a DIY approach or thinking of consulting with your Mazda dealer, here are some ideas to keep your paintwork looking polished and pristine.
1. Wash Your Car Regularly
As you drive it, your car picks up a film of contaminants on its surface. From road salt and grit in winter to pollen and bird droppings in summer, these environmental factors will leave your car’s paint looking faded, dull, and patchy. And Wakefield’s proximity to the ocean means that the corrosive effect of salty air and saltwater puts the paintwork at even more risk.
So it’s important to wash your car regularly, ideally once a week, to ensure that this grime isn’t sticking to your paintwork and potentially causing problems like rust. Use clean cloths and sponges, and a proper automotive cleaner as the soap. Buff it dry when you’ve finished to reduce the risk of water stains.
2. Apply a Coat of Wax
Wax has the effect of topping up your car’s clear coat and sealing the paintwork against the elements. You should wax your car at least twice a year, although once every three months will give it a deep and continuous shine. Make sure that you wax after washing your car, as you want to seal the corrosive particles out, not in.
3. Park Your Car Carefully
Being mindful of where you park your car can cut down on the punishment that its paint takes from environmental factors. Whenever possible, you want to protect it from the UV rays of direct sunlight, the slight acidity of rainwater, and bird droppings. It isn’t always possible to avoid these, but whenever you do you’re helping your car to stay glossy and grime-free.
4. Invest in a Car Cover
A garage is ideal for overnight parking, but it isn’t always an option. If you can’t park your car undercover on a regular basis, it’s a good idea to research the best car covers to keep your paintwork safe. You need to ensure that you buy one that provides a snug fit and won’t scratch the car’s surface. A well-chosen car cover is great protection from UV rays, rain, and other environmental contaminants.
5. Ask Your Mazda Dealer
Your local dealership will have a variety of professional techniques and resources to keep your car at its glossiest. Whether it’s a deluxe valet service, or professional-grade synthetic coating formulas to add that glassy, burnished look, they’re sure to have some tricks up their sleeve to keep your paintwork protected.
We know how much you love your car, and how much you want to keep it at its best inside and out. For the smoothest engine and shiniest exterior, contact our service department at Flood Mazda and reap the benefits of our expertise and specialist technology.
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