How Auto Body Shops Get Snow and Ice Off of Your Car
So you just made a great buy - got yourself a new car from a year-end discount sale and bought it right after the new year to save on taxes - you feel like a billionaire, even if you didn't just win the powerball drawing! However, you know that karma hates giving anyone everything, so the first night you own your new ride, you get 5 inches of good, old-fashioned Missouri ice and snow on top of your car. We wanted to tell you our recommendation for how auto body shops get snow and ice off of your car without scratching the paint and ruining the good vibes of your purchase?How Auto Body Shops Get Snow and Ice Off of Your Car
First, don't just start sweeping away with any old brush or broom, or you'll quickly scratch up your paint job. The same goes for nylon brushes and especially shovels. Buy a good foam brush. The best way to proceed is to use a foam brush, preferably one with a telescoping handle, to pull, not push, the snow off the vehicle in a straight line from the front bumper by extending your arm as far across the hood as you can. Keeping all motions in straight lines will ensure that if you do cause a scratch in the paint, it will at least appear to be part of the natural occurrence of your car coming in contact with debris at higher speeds, as opposed to a snow-removal foul-up. You should work from the top of the vehicle down to the sides and then to the hood and trunk areas. The windshield and window glass is hard, so there’s no need to worry about scratching it. Minimizing contact between your car and the brush will also help prevent mishaps. You can always use your hands — preferably leather-gloved — to push the snow off, though your reach will be limited compared with that of a brush. A car cover can help, but if it's windy, they can be a pain in the butt. Also, make sure to wax the car before winter so you have a good protective layer. If you do get scratches to your new paint, come and visit us at 1756 Jeffco Blvd. in Arnold, MO or call 636-282-5600 to setup an appointment. If you’re in Fenton and need some collision repair work done, give us a try first. We know how auto body shops get snow and ice off of your car. We are certified and trained to work with all modern vehicles and will make your car beautiful again. Visit www.fivestarautobody.com for more information.Trackback from your site.
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