Calgary’s summer driving season starts when the snow melts and the temperature rises. After enduring Calgary’s severe winter, your vehicle deserves care, whether you’re planning road excursions to the Rockies or just navigating the city. To restore your car’s condition and get it ready for the summer, it needs to be given a thorough cleaning on the interior and outside.
Try getting a deep cleaning and car wash in Calgary before the dry and dusty season arrives. Here’s how to give your automobile a complete seasonal clean and get it looking its best.
1. Start with a Comprehensive Exterior Wash
Winter roads in Calgary may coat your automobile with dirt, road salt, and grime. These not only dull the car’s shine but can also cause corrosion if not addressed. A professional car wash is the first step in renewing your vehicle’s appearance. Look for a service that provides a high-pressure wash to remove difficult debris, undercarriage cleaning to eliminate salt buildup, and waxing.
This helps restore your car’s sheen while protecting it from UV rays and dust. Waxing also creates a protective barrier, allowing water and debris to slip off more readily throughout the season.
Key Exterior Steps:
- Remove road grime, salt, and dirt with a wash.
- To stop rust and corrosion, clean the undercarriage.
- To ensure UV protection and brightness, apply a protective wax coating.
2. Pay Attention to Your Wheels and Tires
Winter driving in Calgary may be tough on your tires, leaving them worn and in need of particular care before summer. Cleaning your wheels completely will help keep brake dust and road debris from causing harm. Additionally, check tire pressure because temperature swings can affect it. Summer heat can raise tire pressure, which can lead to blowouts if not managed properly. If necessary, use winter tires and replace them with summer tires to avoid issues.
Tire Care Tips:
- To get rid of brake dust and dirt, clean the wheels.
- For summer driving, check and adjust the tire pressure.
- For even wear and a more comfortable ride, rotate your tires.
3. Give the Interior a Thorough Deep Clean
Driving through snow, road salt, and mud, rain can dirty the car interior as you move in and out, especially when the windows are left open. Avail interior car cleaning in Calgary before summer to renew your car’s interior parts by removing stains, dampness, filth, and odours. Start with vacuuming the carpets, seats, and floor mats to remove any loose dirt and debris.
Next, hire a professional detailer for steam cleaning and germ-killing treatments to clean the handles, doors, steering wheels, seats, upholstery, dashboard, and console. Pay special attention to leather seat conditioning so that the summer heat does not crack them.
Interior Cleaning Checklist:
- Vacuum floor mats, seats, and carpets.
- Dashboards and door panels should be cleaned.
- To stop leather seats from cracking, clean and condition them.
4. Check and Clean Windows and Mirrors
Visibility is critical for safe summer driving, so remember to clean your windows and mirrors both inside and outside. Remove smudges, streaks, and dust to maintain clear vision while driving. Tint them if you want to avoid the sunlight inside the car, or coat them to avoid pollution dust settling on them. Check your windshield wipers for any damage from winter use. Also consider checking the headlights and indicators to see if they are clouded or the colours have faded. They can also be restored.
Window Care:
- Shiny mirrors and windows provide streak-free vision.
- Inspect and replace the wipers on the windshield if needed.
5. Protect Your Car from the Sun
Finally, shield your vehicle from Calgary’s harsh summer sun. PPF can protect UV rays; sunshades or tinted glasses can protect dashboards from yellowing and your seats from overheating. Applying a UV protectant to your dashboard and other plastic surfaces can help them last longer and keep your automobile looking new.
Final Thoughts
Happy Bays Car Wash & Detail Centre can get your car this summer makeover with thorough cleaning as well as mechanical inspections. We can guarantee a safe and enjoyable driving experience throughout the season. We do so by providing your automobile with overall tire care, thorough interior cleaning, and exterior car wash in Calgary. Preserve the value of your car for future years by taking the time to protect it from summertime elements. Have a happy drive this summer with Happy Bays!