It doesn’t matter what color or model of Toyota you own, you want to keep your vehicle looking shiny and new for as long as possible. Even though it can be a bit challenging to guard your vehicle’s paint against the elements, it’s worth taking these steps to protect your investment. Here are a few tips for how to maintain the paint on your Toyota.
Keep it Clean
Regularly wash your Toyota to remove pollen, bird droppings, and pollution-related residue. All of these compromise your vehicle’s paint if they’re left on the surface for an extended period. If you live where there’s snow or ice in winter, your car likely gets exposed to chemicals placed on the road to melt the slush. Some of these chemicals cause rust and corrosion if they’re left on your vehicle.
Shelter It
Limit your vehicle’s exposure to paint-compromising substances by parking it in a garage or under a covered shelter when possible. Also, avoid parking under trees, which can shower your vehicle with pollen and debris. Parking near a sprinkler or leaving the car out in the rain is a bad idea because the minerals left on the car after the water evaporates can interact with the paint, and are very difficult to remove.
Wax on, Wax Off
This isn’t just a memorable line from the Karate Kid. Waxing your Toyota a couple of times a year protects the paint by adding a protective layer to the surface. It even removes minor blemishes and scratches.
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