Car body service

1. The general condition of the vehicle body is one of the parameters that determine its value. It is much cheaper to repair any of the car's components than to repair the body. Body maintenance is not difficult, but it should be regular. Failure to follow this Rule, especially after minor damage, can quickly lead to further deterioration of the bodywork and costly repairs. It is important to remember this and pay attention to those parts of the car that are difficult to see, for example, below, inside the wheel arches and in the lower part of the engine compartment.

2. Yearly (or every 20,000 km) wash the underside of the car with hot steam. This helps to remove traces of oil as well as any solids that may have stuck to the car. After that, carefully inspect the body to make sure there is no rust. Examine pipelines of brake system, electroconducting, cables and other components located under the bottom of the car.

3. At the same time, flush the engine with steam or engine cleaner.

4. Be sure to flush the wheel arches and subframe to remove any dirt that retains moisture and speeds up the rusting process. If during the washing process you find rust, carefully remove it with sandpaper to bare metal, then paint this place with paint with anti-corrosion additives.

5. It is recommended to wash the car body weekly. First you need to pour water on the body to soften the dirt adhering to it, then wash the body with soap and water using a soft sponge. Be careful as dirt particles adhering to the bodywork can damage the paint during washing.

6. Particles of tar and asphalt adhering to the body can be cleaned with a rag soaked in kerosene or lamp oil (this oil can be purchased at the hardware store).

7. Two is not a year is recommended to be applied to the body «chrome parts wired wax finish. Remember that when chrome parts are treated with the appropriate cleaner, a thin layer of chrome is also removed each time. Therefore, after cleaning the chrome part, be sure to apply a protective coating on it.