Maintaining the auto body paint on a vehicle is just as important as taking care of its engine. When you put in the work, you ensure your car will look good for years to come and can be sold again at a decent value whenever that time comes. To help you take care of the paint job, below are some tasks you can perform during each season of the year.

Winter & Spring

During winter, the primary threat to auto body paint is salt. It’s an incredibly corrosive material, and if it’s left on the car paint for too long, it can go through it. To avoid this problem, try to spray off your car with a high-pressure hose at least once a week or immediately following a snow storm. You can also add rust protection to your vehicle right before the season starts to protect the paint and undercarriage. When spring arrives, deep clean your vehicle to remove any remaining salt and grime, and wax it to help the clear coat avoid pollen buildup in the upcoming months.

Summer & Fall

As the days begin to grow longer, your auto body paint will need protection from the sun. Parking in garages, parking decks, and wherever there is shade will help to prevent fading and peeling caused by direct contact with UV rays for long periods. When fall arrives and the temperatures cool off, there is often an influx of bugs, which can make your car look like an insect graveyard. Remember to wash it regularly; otherwise, the bugs will become harder to remove and also more damaging to the auto paint.

Taking preventative measures is the best way to keep your auto body paint in top shape. At Precision Collision & Auto Glass of Frankfort, they provide rust and stone protection services to help cars in the Frankfort, MI, area look their best. They also perform collision repair because some damage is unavoidable. For a free estimate, call them at (231) 352-7948, and check out the website to learn more about the services available.