Published on: 29/09/2017 Updated on: 20/02/2025
Sun, heat and mugginess during the summer time can ruin some delicate car surfaces.
To keep the car looking young and in tip-top shape, it is important to know what situations might occur in the car and which parts are normally most susceptible to sun exposure.
Here are 3 classic car care problems you may want to pay special attention to during the summer and some tips on how to solve them.
Halos on interior windows
Those who do not use the air conditioner and prefer to keep the windows down will have noticed the tendency of windows to get dirty more easily in summer. In fact, by keeping the windows down along with the outside air, more dust inevitably enters the car, which tends to settle and stick to the windows and make them dirty. Those who use their cars on vacation or those who reside in large cities and tend to travel with the windows down know what we are talking about.
SOLUTION
Use a quick glass degreaser that can effortlessly remove dirt and halos. One example is GLASS CLEANER. Spray GLASS CLEANER directly on the glass and spread the light foam that will be created with microfiber cloth or pure cellulose paper by performing movements from the bottom up or left to right to cover the entire surface. The result? Halos and dirt removed and glass like new.
Find GLASS CLEANER for sale online at autospa.co.uk
Fading and dulling of dashboards:
In summer, it is common to leave the car parked even for several hours outdoors in the sun.
The sun's rays penetrate through the windows and reflect off the plastic parts of the car, especially that of the dashboards. The inevitable result is the loss of color and vigor of the plastic until real cracks form.
Prolonged exposure to the sun can leave marks and stains on plastic, especially if the latter is not of the highest quality. There are in fact different types of plastics from which car dashboards are made, and in the case of recycled plastics the possible sun damage can be really noticeable.
SOLUTION
Carry out a combined plastic "cleaning-protection" treatment. Use a universal car-specific cleaner such as DETERJET to clean the surface from the layer of dust and grease. Then, to protect it from the sun's rays, use DIAMANT PLAST 4, a mix of vegetable waxes that create a barrier against UV rays and allow you to preserve the plastic over time while maintaining its color and vigor. If your surfaces are not particularly dirty and you prefer to use a single polishing and protective product, try TRATTAMENTO 3 IN1 CRUSCOTTO instead. Long life to dashboards and plastic parts!
Buy DIAMANT PLAST 4 and 3 IN1 CRUSCOTTO TREATMENT online in the plastics and dashboard product section of autospa.co.uk
Resin on the bodywork:
A classic summer problem is resin stains and residue on the bodywork, which can leave annoying marks if not removed promptly.
Cars parked near trees are easily subject to sticky drops of resin that stick to the surface and tend to harden and solidify. Resin is a difficult substance to remove and must be treated with specific products that can dissolve it without simultaneously affecting the bodywork and creating more damage.
SOLUTION
Keep a specific resin dissolving product such as RESIN OFF in your car . Spray RESIN OFF on the stain or drop of resin and then massage with a microfiber cloth until the resin is removed. No more worries and doubts about where to park the car!
RESIN OFF is also for sale online at autospa.com
In addition to Glass Cleaner, Resin Off, Diaman Plast 4 you'll find on autospa.co.uk, the ecommerce dedicated to car care, many other Mafra products to have an always perfect car.
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