With our four seasons in one day, it can be challenging to protect car paint in Melbourne, but there are things you can do to keep your vehicle looking as pristine as possible. While your car might be exposed to harmful UV rays one day and then be subjected to golf-ball-sized hailstones the next, there are ways to protect the paintwork from constant damage.
Sun and Heat Damage
Both the harmful UV rays of the sun and the extreme temperatures in summer can damage your paintwork, causing fading and oxidation. This means your car’s exterior will lose its shine and your paintwork will look dull. Constant changes in temperature can also create tiny cracks in the paintwork as it expands and contracts with the temperature fluctuations.
Rain, Moisture and Rust
If your vehicle’s paintwork is exposed to excessive rain and the moisture from humidity, it can cause water marks to appear and even corrosion, especially if your car has any small dents or scratches. If too much moisture gets into any of these weak spots, it can cause the underlying metal to rust.
Hail and Storms
Anyone who’s ever been caught in a hail storm knows the kind of damage your vehicle can suffer from the hailstones hitting the panels and causing dents. On top of that, heavy winds can bring down tree branches, and these will cause damage if they land on your car.
Practical Ways to Protect Your Car Paint
Park Your Car Undercover
It’s always a good idea to park your car in the garage or carport, even if you’re only stopping for a short time.
Wash Regularly to Remove Grime
Melbourne’s rain can be quite acidic, and regular driving can cover your vehicle in grime, so washing regularly will remove any possible damage this can cause.
Repair Any Small Dents or Scratches Promptly
When moisture gets under the top paint where your panels have suffered even just a small scratch or dent, rust can eventually form, so getting these fixed promptly is essential.
Consider Having a Protective Coating Applied
Protective paint coatings, such as ceramic liquid polymer, can offer another layer of protection over your car’s paintwork.
Don’t Park Under Trees
Avoid parking under trees whenever possible because some lose sap, which can damage the paint, while bird droppings are also not beneficial to your paintwork.
Summary
In Melbourne, your car is subject to a whole range of different environmental factors that can fade, dull and even damage your paintwork. Contact Bridge Road Body Works, your panel beater in Richmond, if you want to discuss ceramic coating or need expert car spray painting. We also offer high-quality hail damage repair services.
