Essential Autumn Car Detailing Tips

Preparing Your Car for Autumn

Autumn brings cooler temperatures and more rain. This can affect your car's appearance and performance. It's important to prepare your car for these changes. Regular detailing can help protect your car during this season.

Start with a thorough wash. Remove dirt and grime that can damage your car's paint. Use a high-quality car shampoo and wash mitt. Rinse thoroughly to avoid soap residue.

Paint Decontamination

Consider decontaminating your cars paintwork before applying any long last protection, such as a wax or ceramic coating. 

Chemical decontamination is one type of method, this helps remove stubborn iron particles on your cars paintwork. By using an iron fall out remover, this helps 'bleed out' the iron particles on your cars paintwork.

Clay bar decontamination is another type of method, this removes any stubborn dirt contamination from the paintwork, leaving a super smooth finish. Be careful not to be too abrasive with this process as it can cause light marring and scratches to the paintwork.

We always recommend a polish of the vehicle after clay bar decontamination, this helps correct the paintwork if there are any defects.

Protection For Your Vehicle

Be sure to apply protection to your vehicles paintwork, this will help keep your car cleaner for longer and help prevent any harsh contaminants from sticking to your car.

Long lasting protection such as waxes and ceramic coatings are fantastic to help protect your car through harsh autumn and winter weather.

Consider having a long last glass coating applied to your vehicle, this will help with visibility when driving in rainy conditions.

Cleaning the Interior

Autumn often means wet and muddy conditions. Protect your car's interior by using floor mats. Vacuum your car regularly to remove dirt and debris.

Consider investing into  protection coatings for your fabric/leather upholstery. This will help prevent staining and make maintenance much easier.

Lights

As days get shorter, you will use your car's lights more often. Check all the lights, including headlights, taillights, and indicators. Replace any burnt-out bulbs immediately. Clean the light covers to ensure maximum brightness.

Tyres

Wet roads can be slippery. Check your tire tread depth to ensure good traction. Replace tires that are worn out. Also, check the tyre pressure regularly. Properly inflated tyres improve fuel efficiency and handling.

Rotate your tyres to ensure even wear. This can extend the life of your tyres. Also, consider switching to winter tyres if you expect icy conditions.

Final Touches

Don't forget the small details. Clean your windows inside and out for better visibility. Use a glass cleaner and a microfiber cloth. Also, check your windshield wipers. Replace them if they leave streaks.

By following these tips, you can keep your car looking great and running smoothly through autumn. Regular detailing not only enhances your car's appearance but also protects it from seasonal challenges.