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Winter Car Care

Nick Book • Jan 04, 2021

Easy winter care tips for your vehicle

Winter is fast approaching and will be here before you know it. Now is the perfect time to get your car protected from the harsh winter conditions we will all soon encounter. From road salt to ice storms, these winter preparations are going to keep your daily driver looking fresh through winter while also increasing safety when driving in the elements.


Protecting Your Paint

Winter in the Midwest can be very harsh on a vehicles finish and it is an absolute must to apply some sort of paint protection before winter. I highly recommend using a synthetic sealant over the traditional carnauba based waxes. These sealants are much more resilient to chemicals and should not need to be reapplied in the middle of winter. Silica and polymer based sealants are going to be the easiest to apply and offer tremendous results. IGL Premier is a great silica based spray sealant that can be layered and used as a drying aid. If you fancy more traditional paste or liquid wax, HDPoxy is hard to beat.


To ensure proper bonding of these sealants its necessary to use a clay bar to remove all surface contamination. We perform this step year round with all of our detailing packages. This process allows the sealant to bond with the paint directly and will ensure maximum durability throughout winter. If you are unsure what a clay bar is or how to use it, reach out to us and we can help teach you.


Ceramic Pro Coatings St. Louis

The ultimate in paint protection comes in the form of ceramic coatings. Professional level ceramic coatings will keep paint protected year round while making the washing process much easier. While there are consumer grade coatings available, the professionally installed coatings hold up much better and offer the greatest level of protection for your vehicles paint year round.

Protecting Your Wheels & Tires

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Most people are unaware how damaging road salt and frigid winter air can be for your wheels at tires. Just like your paint, you will want to apply some sort of protection to keep them looking their best through winter. We would recommend a tire protectant like Opti-Coat Tire Gel (Available in our showroom).


In order to help prevent the build up of ice and salt, a sealant or coating such as those mentioned above can be applied directly to a clean wheel. They can be used year round to also help reduce brake dust build up and increase the ease of cleaning.


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Interior Protection

The best way to prevent salt and grime buildup in your vehicles carpets is to invest in a set of all-weather floor mats. WeatherTech is the industry leader and makes custom fit mats for most makes and models. They have raised lips to prevent melted snow and ice from getting onto your carpets making them an indispensable investment for your cars interior.


For those that prefer fabric mats, our interior ceramic coating options for vinyl, leather and carpet are the best protection you can find. Our Opti-Guard interior coatings come with a standard five year warranty and get registered with CarFax.


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