Everyone knows that winter weather is hard on an automobile, whether it’s damage from driving on snow and ice or navigating through the treatment to clear the roads. While your diving skills can help prevent some issues, the latter is a problem Tint World® can neutralize with its automotive paint protection services for winter and all other seasons.
Common winter automobile paint damage
The three biggest hazards encountered by your automobile in winter are not difficult to guess. Snow, ice and road salt take those top spots every year. Of these, the biggest looming threat to your car’s paint and undercarriage continues to be the treatment used to clear our roads, rock salt and brine. First, let’s assess the threats, and then explore how to protect your car this winter.
Snow
The damage to your paint by snow is mostly caused by its removal, so always think before you act. For example, resist the urge to use a shovel to remove the ten inches of snow piled on your hood. Be mindful of using a shovel around and under your car, as a slip-up can easily damage a door or side panel.
Ice
Unfortunately, ice accumulation on your car isn’t the only threat it poses to your finish. Removing a sheet of ice that coats your car is tricky and requires a lot more pressure than snow, so you have to be careful not to damage anything. You also need to consider dings and even dents caused by chunks of ice found on many roadways. Being hit by one of these can result in minor damage to your vehicle, or even cause you to wreck.
Road Salt
Other than wrecks resulting from dangerous road conditions, nothing sends drivers to the auto body shop in winter like damage caused by road salt. Your easiest line of defense is keeping your car clean, which is sometimes difficult if you drive a lot or are away from home. But when the salt builds up on your car, it’s crucial to use methods that won’t harm your paint. It’s best to be prepared, instead of always reacting.
How to protect your car from road salt and other winter damage
So, how can you get ahead of winter damage? Tint World has you covered. Literally. We offer several services designed to protect your vehicle against much of the superficial damage caused by snow, ice and road salt.
Expert Paint Protection Film Services – This service includes installation of the toughest automotive paint film on the market, Tint World® Clear Bra, to protect your car from the harshness of winter. Make plans for our quick three-to-five-hour installation and a week without washing the car, and you’re all set!
Ceramic Coating Protection Services – To protect all surfaces on your automobile, including the paint on the body and metal of your undercarriage, we offer Tint World® Ceramic Coatings. This coating provides a barrier between your vehicle and environmental conditions. It not only protects your finishes, but it also adds a beautiful glossy shine.
Auto Detailing Service – Whether taking advantage of our packages as an alternative to one of the protective coatings or as an extra step to preserve your vehicle’s paint this winter, Tint World’s detailing service leaves your car with a showroom finish. You can rest assured that our detailers will get every speck of road salt off your vehicle and restore its interior and exterior shine.
Don’t let winter beat you to your nearest Tint World location.
Your neighborhood Tint World® Automotive Styling Center stands ready to prepare you and your vehicle for winter weather. Book your appointment today.
