Published on: 06/09/2019 Updated on: 20/02/2025
Summer is ending ... for our car, it's time for a rejuvenating treatment: all it takes is a few simple steps!
Summer is coming to an end and it's back to the daily grind. If your beloved four-wheeler has accompanied you on summer trips, it probably now deserves a beauty treatment. Heat, sun rays, salt, resin residue and many other elements, in fact, may have affected the bodywork, but also the interior. With Mafra products, designed to solve all these problems, making it shine again is simple!
A well-known 80s catchphrase went "Summer is ending and a year is going away..." Unfortunately, this is it--the good season is coming to an end and it is time to prepare for the colder months. However, we must not forget about our car, which has been subjected to various stresses during the summer vacations. First and foremost are heat and sunlight. High temperatures but also the typical elements of this season, if not removed in a timely manner, can create quite a bit of damage to the bodywork and plastic parts of the passenger compartment.
Here are some practical tips for taking care of your car when you return from vacation quickly and easily, with MAFRA products, of course!
Bodywork beauty treatments
The most beautiful and isolated places are often reached by driving along dirt roads, resulting in finding all the dust kicked up on the car during the journey. Summer rains can also leave soil residue that, if neglected for too long, dulls the paint and creates marks that are difficult to remove.
- For a beauty treatment complete with hand washing, you can rely on the Express Polish Kit from Mafra. Specially designed for those who love "do-it-yourself" and want to get real professional results. Polish Express, in fact, is an exceptional product! It is used like an ordinary car shampoo and thanks to its nantechnological composition is able to ensure 4 special effects. Polish effect for an inimitable shine. Liquid Wiper for maximum safety in case of rain. Mirror to give the car its original look and finally Silk Effect for a really smooth and flowing bodywork to the touch. Thanks to Polish Express, your car will be clean and shiny again, with protection that can last a full 6 weeks!
The kit also contains a sponge, which is ideal for hand washing and polishing the upper part of the bodywork. For the lower part, we recommend the use of the glove Double Face, perfect for removing dirt that settles on wheel arches, fascias and bumpers.
Mafra tips
For a workmanlike job, always use 2 buckets, one containing Polish Express diluted in water and the other to rinse the sponge or glove. When rinsing, always avoid touching the bottom of the bucket-that is where the dirt removed from the car is deposited. Remember to always start washing operations from the top of the car and, before washing the body, take care to clean the rims and tires. In this way, any dirt residue will not settle on the bodywork and risk scratching it during washing. Always use a microfiber cloth with a high absorbency capacity for drying: Super Dryer, thanks also to its large size, is definitely a good choice!
- If, on the other hand, you just need a quick clean without water, Fast Cleaner, a dry cleaner with amazing cleaning properties, is the right product for you--and cleaning your car will be a breeze! Fast Cleaner removes all kinds of dirt, even the most stubborn, from the bodywork and windows. Simply spray it on the surface and then wipe with a microfiber cloth as Heavy Work: thanks to its protective action, it creates a barrier against dirt, which keeps the car clean for a long time. For even more effective and long-lasting protection, rely on Last Touch Express, an ideal liquid wax for fast polishing and a "mirror effect" shine.
- A typical problem when returning from vacation is the residue of insects and gnats on the windshield and front of the car. To eliminate them there is Killer: simply spray the product on the surface to be treated, leave it on for a few seconds and rinse thoroughly. Thanks to its special formulation, it dissolves and eliminates any organic residue, safely, without ruining the treated parts. If, on the other hand, your problem is sticky or tarry residues, then Deca Flash is the perfect product to remove them, in total safety.
Rims and tires: details not to be forgotten!
Rims and tires are often overlooked, but precisely because they live in close contact with the road, they are the elements that get dirty most easily. Often then they are the ones that give our 4-wheeler a distinctive feature. They definitely deserve our attention!
With the Wheel Regénera Kit by Mafra eliminating dust and dirt from rims is really easy. The kit contains everything you need for a workmanlike job: a 500 ml falcon of Rim Decontaminating Cleaner and a special brush specially designed to clean the rims without ruining or scratching the surface. The cleaner can be used on any type of steel, light alloy and even chrome rims. When sprayed on the contaminated surface, it chemically converts and dissolves ferrous residue generated by brakes, creating an easily rinsed violet solution. With the included brush, you can then remove dirt deep between spokes and in hard-to-reach crevices. All that remains is for you to rinse with plenty of water and dry with a microfiber cloth, again Heavy Work is ideal.
If you then want to enhance the black of the tires even more, with a wet effect, eXtreme Black by Mafra is the product for you! Its ultra-glossy action gives the rubber a very deep, glossy black color, giving the car an aggressive, super-sporty look. With Microfiber Pad the job will be even more precise and faster: thanks to its back pocket and soft microfiber surface, the product applies evenly, making the operation even easier.
Sun rays and high temperatures, bitter enemies of the cockpit
- Continued exposure to UV light is particularly dangerous for the dashboard, which tends to overheat, resulting in unsightly halos and premature aging of the plastic. To remedy this problem, you can use 3in1 Dashboard Gloss Treatment by Mafra, a real panacea for the dashboard and all plastic parts of the passenger compartment. Easy to use, just apply it with a microfiber cloth from Mafra's wide range.The product cleans and seals the pores of the dashboard and provides a healing action that protects the surface from discoloration and the action of UV rays. 3-in-1 Dashboard Treatment is also ideal for exterior car plastics. For dull dashboards, however, the solution is. Diamant Plast Satin: its special formulation is able to protect and renew the treated parts while leaving the surface smooth to the touch. For all interior plastic parts, such as those on doors, rely on 3in1 Plastics Treatment, a beeswax-based product that provides a healing action and protects the surface from discoloration.
- Summer is also a dangerous enemy for leather upholstery, so it is important to take care of it to prevent aging. Among the many solutions offered by Mafra, one of the most effective and easy to use is 3in1 Leather Treatment. As its name implies, it is a product that ensures 3 actions: cleans, moisturizes and cares for all leather surfaces. Its composition based on Aloe Vera and natural waxes prevents the formation of wrinkles and cracks, revives and softens seats and any leather details inside the interior. It only takes you a few simple steps to achieve a truly amazing result: spray the product onto a microfiber cloth such as Heavy Work and apply in circular motions, then wipe the treated surface using a slightly dampened microfiber cloth. End result: clean and well moisturized leather surfaces!
Interior cleaning in a ... Flash!
In the summertime, fabrics are also more prone to staining from sunscreen or drinks consumed in the car. In this case, too, Mafra products are a guarantee!
In particular, Flash, a dry cleaner that can be used on all types of fabrics, ideal not only for seats but also for cloth mats. The innovative formula, rich in carefully selected active substances, quickly and effectively removes the most stubborn dirt. The dry foam and brush built into the bottle allow you to clean upholstery without getting it wet and without leaving halos. You can use Mafra's Flash on any surface made of fabric, leather, velvet and even Alcantara. In addition, thanks to its special "Odor Stop" effect, Flash neutralizes bad odors, such as those from animals, food and tobacco.
For long-lasting protection you can treat car fabrics with Idrostop, the special waterproofing spray whose water-repellent action prevents liquids from settling on fabrics, preventing the formation of mold. Having fabrics always clean has never been easier!
Resin on the bodywork ... no problem!
Often in summer, in order to protect the car from the sun and avoid finding oven-like temperatures inside the passenger compartment, people try to park the car in the shade of a tree. In this way, however, you run the risk of finding resin residues on the bodywork that, if left to dry for too long, can create even serious damage. No problem, Mafra has the solution for this as well: it is Resin Off! Thanks to its powerful action, you can remove any trace of resin quickly and easily, without damaging the surface. All you have to do is spray the product on the part to be treated and let it act for a few seconds, then rinse thoroughly with water. Any residue will thus be eliminated, without the need for scrubbing.
Always clean windshield for safe driving
Have you returned from vacation and your windshield is dirty and causing you visibility problems? No problem, with Glass Clean&Shine by Mafra, your windows will be perfectly clean again in no time and you can drive safely. Its active foam adheres to the glass and works effectively on dirt. Simply wiping with a microfiber cloth(Heavy Work) will be enough to remove any residue, leaving no streaks and eliminating any visibility problems, for safe driving in all conditions, even at night! If you then want to keep your windshield clean for a long time, rely on the windshield washer fluid Tergy 4 by Mafra. Its anti-scale and anti-freeze formula creates a protective film, allowing the brushes to slide more easily, while also removing insect residue.
Perfect visibility and safe driving with Mafra products!
The must-have accessories for perfect work
It is very important to always use quality products, carefully choosing specific ones according to the treatment to be performed, but without neglecting the accessories, which are essential to work professionally and safely.
For water-washed car operations, the glove is the best choice.
If you then use Mafra's Double Face you will be surprised by its outstanding features. The "double use" makes it the perfect companion for those who want to achieve maximum results without risking scratching the bodywork. The short-haired, gray-and-yellow microfiber side of the glove is perfect for cleaning and removing general dirt and stains from the top of the bodywork, such as windows, windshields, top pillars, hood and sunroof. While the second side, made of blue-colored chenille microfiber, is optimal for removing coarser dirt that normally settles on the lower part of the bodywork such as wheel arches, lower pillar, bumpers and fascias.
For the drying stage?
One thing to consider is the absorption capacity of the microfiber cloth: the higher it is, the easier it will be to dry the surface of the bodywork. Super Dryer is able to absorb up to 3.5 times its weight and, thanks also to its large size (60×80 cm), you will find it extremely handy. What's more, the special composition of the microfiber allows you to work effortlessly, avoiding leaving halos or swirls on the bodywork.
Microfiber cloths are also the ideal solution for all dry cleaning tasks, in which case Heavy Work is the best choice. Thanks to its high resistance to wear and tear, it can be used both to apply product to the surface to be cleaned and to remove all impurities. Its structure, composed of millions of fine filaments, works in depth by removing dirt molecules, reducing them into tiny particles that are then captured inside the microfiber.
Box-Self yes or no?
When you take your car to a box-self wash center, it may happen that you find dirt residue on a brush that has not been thoroughly rinsed by the person before you. To prevent micro-scratches on the bodywork, always take the following with you Condom Wash, the revolutionary microfiber cover that can be applied to the brush during washing. Condom Wash's innovative double inner sock prevents the bristles of the brush from coming into direct contact with the bodywork and, at the same time, retains the dirt on the brush. In addition, the soft chenille microfiber ensures a perfect wash without the need to exert excessive pressure on the bodywork. After trying Condom Wash, you won't be able to do without it!
An important piece of advice
Whenever you want to take care of your car, avoid doing so in the sun and make sure the car is not too hot. Excessive heat, in fact, is likely to dry out the car too quickly, which results in water stains on the bodywork, with an absolutely unsightly effect.
The washing professionals: always at your service!
Not everyone, upon returning from vacation, has the time or passion to take care of their car. That is why we have developed the Autowellness APP, thanks to which you can locate the nearest car wash center that uses MAFRA products exclusively. Taking your car to these centers guarantees you quality service performed with passion and professionalism. You will be able to choose the most suitable center according to your needs.
All you have to do is go to www.mafrashop.it, Mafra's e-commerce site, find the product that best suits your needs and... get to work!
Remember that it also takes elbow grease 😊
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