Summer Protection & Maintenance

Summer conditions create unique challenges for vehicle finishes.
The right summer detailing routine can help overcome these challenges.

Top Picks for Summer Car Care

From summer heat and UV ray exposure to road grime and more, it’s important to have the right products to handle summer car care. Using top-of-the-line ceramic maintenance products, microfiber towels, and other car wash necessities, protecting car paint from water spots, fading and other surface contamination has never been easier. Find proper seasonal protection tools and the best resources for effective maintenance washes needed to preserve vehicle gloss, extend protection, and prevent long-term paint damage during the hottest months of the year.

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Car Wash Necessities

Drying Towels

Microfiber Bundles

Maintaining a Freshly Detailed Appearance

Looking for ways to maintain a freshly detailed appearance between full car detailing jobs through the heat? Check out these summer car maintenance tips: 

Wash Early or Late 

Reduce water spotting and chemical drying by avoiding washing the vehicle during peak sunlight hours, especially if temperatures regularly exceed 80°F. If the vehicle is parked outdoors frequently, this is also important to keep in mind. 

Ensure Use of Dedicated Drying Towels 

If car paint feels rough due to contamination from the summer weather and other environmental damage, using high-quality microfiber drying towels can help prevent scratches and reduce streaking during car detailing. 

Maintain Ceramic Protection 

Is the ceramic coating starting to lose its slickness or exhibiting hydrophobic behavior? By using ceramic detail sprays regularly, vehicles receive a refresh of their hydrophobic properties and gloss. 

Rotate Microfibers Frequently 

Noticing water spotting after car washes? Use clean microfiber towels to help prevent surface contamination and reduce swirl marks.

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