How to take care of your car body

Winter is a difficult period for our car. Rain, snow and mud do not serve the car's paintwork, and corrosion is much easier than usual.

The layer of paint covering our car is damaged primarily by stones flying out from under the wheels of cars. Their blows create minor damage, which rusts quickly in winter. Sand and salt also play an important role in the deterioration of the paintwork. splashing on roadways and even UV radiation responsible for fading. Experts emphasize that the car needs to be properly prepared for the winter, and a thorough inspection and care of the body will help to avoid corrosion and large expenses in the spring.

“Drivers often limit themselves to washing their car at a car wash before winter,” says Ryszard Ostrowski, owner of ANRO in Gdansk. “Usually this is not enough. It is good to preserve the chassis and body of the car and protect all damage to the paintwork. This requires quite careful consideration. Fortunately, most minor damage can be repaired on your own.

There are many products on the market for cleaning, maintaining and protecting individual vehicle components. These are car cosmetics, and special anti-corrosion preparations, sold in the form of aerosols or containers equipped with a special brush to facilitate the application of varnish. Prices are not that high. Remember that preparing your car body for the accelerating winter requires, above all, a thorough car wash. Only the next step should be the care of the paintwork.