Touch of Frost?

Hot chocolate and cosy nights in by the fire and even the occasional snowball fight illuminate the winter months. But while you’re indulging in the spirit of the season, hail, rain and snow can cause havoc to your car’s paintwork.

Splattered grime and mud accumulate. And you can find yourself in real trouble if the gritters make an appearance! You see, salt causes corrosion. And worst ways, it can lead to damaged paintwork and having to pay out for retouches and even full body resprays.

But you can keep your car’s paintwork pristine in winter, by taking on board three simple but effective tips.

1) Wipe snow away before it causes damage

It can be tricky to prevent snow from settling on your car if there’s an overnight flurry. But brush any sneaky snowdrifts off your car as soon as you can.

You might wonder why, when it’s only frozen water. The thing is, if you leave snow on your car, it can worm its way in to any existing scratches on your paintwork. And unfortunately, it speeds up corrosion, even with nicks that are hardly noticeable.

2) Keep it clean

Regularly wash any built-up winter grime and caked-on mud down the plughole. It keeps your car looking top notch. But it also helps to nip any potential damage in the bud, especially if road salt comes in to play.

You might even want to double down on your usual car wash routine, to ensure maximum results during the wet and windy winter months.

IMO’s Triple Foam wash programme is a brilliant and affordable way of doing this. It includes –

 - Jet pre-wash to loosen up any stubborn dirt and debris

-  ‘Main event’ three-minute conveyor belt wash with handmade soft foam brushes and top of the range shampoo chassis wash for added protection of your car’s parts besides paintwork dry

The ideal powerhouse combination for upping your car wash game, without splashing too much extra cash!

3) Pamper and Protect Your Paintwork

Step up your defences at regular intervals, with a full body wash combining the glorious foams, wonder waxes and polymer protections of IMO’s iconic ‘Triple Foam’ or ‘Ultra HD’ car wash programmes.

Our washes leave an invisible but enduring protective film on your car’s paintwork. So, you don’t need platinum standard car washes every time.

Once you lock in the lustre, you’re safe in the knowledge that your car not only looks its best. In addition, it’s shielded against the dirt, debris, chips, ice, scrapes and slush that winter brings, even when it doesn’t snow.

Other winter tips before you travel:

1. Check your oil and fuel levels
2. Keep Your lights clean
3. Test your battery
4. Pay attention to dashboard warning lights
5. Assess your tyres
6. Check your wiper blades and windscreen wash
7. Top up your antifreeze
8. Check if your car is due a service
9. Check your brakes
10. Carry the right gear

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Happiness is more ways to save.

IMO Car Wash is a winter wonderland for your car when it’s cold outside. Ask at your local car wash for more tips about looking after your car’s paintwork during the punishing winter months.

And download our free app to save up to 25%. 

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