Keeping the exterior of your car clean has many benefits – aside from making it look bright and shiny! Although washing it in the winter is important, you should also maintain the exterior in the summer months. Here are some of the top reasons to wash your car during the summer.
As the temperature rises, so does the bug population. This ultimately results in more bugs on your car’s windshield, grille, and headlights. We all know these pesky insects are impossible to avoid and will end up on the front of your car. What you may not know is that these bugs can cause damage to your paint job, windshield wiper blades, and even the windshield itself. The sooner you wash your vehicle to remove any accumulation of bugs and other road grime, the better your car will look over time.
When the heat of the summer sun is beating down on your car, any of those bugs or other dirt and debris from the road that have built up on your car’s exterior are liable to become baked into your paint job. This means that when you do go to wash it, some of the paint may peel off when you start to scrub the surface of your vehicle. If parts of your car become exposed to the elements, rust spots will start to appear.
The summer heat oftentimes brings afternoon thunderstorms and rain showers. These brief, light storms can sometimes wreak havoc on your car’s exterior. Because the heat dries things out, it can be very dusty, so when it rains, it kicks up dust that will then stick to the surface of your car. If the spots dry when the sun comes back out, removing them can take a lot more effort than normal. Additionally, rain can bring in things from nature that could be detrimental to your paint job.
Spring and summer are beautiful, with everything in bloom, lush, and green. Unfortunately, this is also the time of year when pollen is at its worst. Many people have allergies, but even those that don’t suffer can have a reaction if they breathe in pollen. When that gentle summer breeze blows a layer of pollen onto your car, take it to the car wash. Otherwise, you’ll track the pollen into your vehicle and onto your clothing, meaning it will be with you wherever you go.
Here are a few tips to help you wash your car during the summer:
Taking care of the exterior of your car will help with resale value as well as extend the life of your vehicle’s paint job. Make washing your car part of your routine maintenance to keep it looking good, longer!
