Life on the coast is its own special treat, with plenty of views and gorgeous drives to enjoy. However, cars might not be of the same opinion. The salty sea breeze actually puts vehicles at a greater risk of corrosion, and anywhere within ten miles of the ocean is considered to be the danger zone.
The combination of salty air and sun is especially bad for a vehicle’s finish, since heat increases the size of pores in the paint and these then absorb the salty moisture, leading to greater damage. Proper and regular car maintenance is therefore necessary for vehicles to remain in prime condition. Keep reading to discover tips you can use for protecting vehicles against the effects of salty conditions during your detailing career.
Regular Upkeep Helps Keep Cars in Good Shape
Unchecked, salt damage can lead to a situation where it might be better to replace a car outright instead of engaging in expensive repairs. Nonetheless, once you become a detailer there are things you can do to prevent or slow damage caused by salty air. One of these is providing clients with regular upkeep including washing, waxing, and detailing, all of which you can learn during auto detailing training. For effective prevention, it’s recommended to wax a car’s paint once every six months.
Professional Automotive Detailing Is Necessary for Protection from Rust
Rust is a nasty condition exacerbated by salty air. It can creep up on a vehicle from unprotected seams and crevices, which only a rust inhibitor can reach. A rust inhibitor is usually a wax or oil-based chemical that should be sprayed annually into tight corners and creases. This substance then displaces rust-causing moisture and salt in these hard-to-reach areas. Throughout your career, offering regular and proper rust prevention treatments could help your clients save money and time in the long term.
Advise Your Clients to Safeguard Against the Effects of Salty Dew
As part of your professional auto detailing career, you can advise your clients about protecting their vehicles from salty dew. Small water droplets containing salt can get into a car’s undercarriage and corrode brake clippers, nuts and bolts, and other parts. To help prevent this, it can be a good idea to apply a layer of protective spray to the underside of a vehicle, as this part of a car isn’t often washed by clients or rinsed by rainfall. Such an undercoat can also actually reduce cabin noise while driving. Regardless of whether a client chooses to get an undercoat for their vehicle or not, they should never drive into ocean water or on the beach without rinsing their undercarriage afterwards.
Protecting a car’s undercarriage isn’t the only preventative approach your clients will need to use against salty dew. The top of a vehicle is especially susceptible to overexposure to salty dew. You can advise clients to protect their cars by keeping them covered either by parking them in a garage or by using a vehicle cover.
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