Preparing Your Vehicle for the Winter Months
Is it essential to prepare a car, boat, bike, or aircraft for the winter months? Yes, it is!
As the seasons change and we move towards the winter months, it is essential to ensure your car, boat, bike, or aircraft is appropriately cleaned, corrected, and protected. This is particularly important if the vehicle is used less frequently during this period. E-Valence has a wide range of products designed specifically for this purpose. Correct application of E-Valence products will assist in extending the longevity of the respective part and the vehicle as a whole. A couple of hours of work can make a big difference in the long run, regardless of whether or not the vehicle is used in winter or stored.
Should I clean and recondition the interior?
Yes, you should!
Regardless of the make-up of your internal components, mildew and other bacteria nasties thrive in colder and damper conditions. Please read our post on the appropriate way to clean and condition leather and its derivatives Click here
To view our Leather Cleaning Kit, Click here
Figure 1 Leather Cleaning Kit
A couple of essential points.
Don’t forget the carpet. Often overlooked, the carpet is a depositary of soil, sand, grit and countless undesirables. E-Valence Carpet Cleaner with Antimicrobial UV Stable is the perfect product for undertaking this process. It also contains a UV inhibiter, so reapplying at the beginning of summer is definitely a must.
Don’t forget the interior glass. Often forgotten, the internal glass always responds well to a good clean. And isn’t it great to be able to see where you are going? With the added benefit of containing an antimicrobial, E-Valence Glass Cleaner will kill bacteria and provide protection in the future. And, with an antifogging agent, it significantly assists those of us with older cars.
While talking glass, top up your screen washer bottle with water, and don’t forget to add 100ML of E-Valence Glass Cleaner.
Should I clean, correct and protect the paint?
Yes, you should!
Regardless of the condition of the paint, make a value judgement and act accordingly. This can be a long process if you have been busy and have put off your maintenance, so the sooner you step up and complete the exercise, the better. E-Valence has a wide range of correction products up to the job. Remember to wash the vehicle first. Note our Wash kit below.
Figure 2 E-Valence Wash Kit Click Here
E-Valence Correction Products
E-Valence Ultra-Fine Polish – for removing the finest of scratches.
E-Valence Intermediate Polish – for removing medium scratches. This is a multi-level, one-step polish and is the ultimate in polishing precession.
E-Valence Metal Polish – for removing all fine scratches on chrome, brass, silver, copper and stainless steel. With silver, test the surface first.
E-Valence Perspex Polish – for removing light scratches and yellowing in plastic windows and Perspex covers.
E-Valence Protection Products
Protection products should be applied after finishing the correction process. E-Valence protection products can be applied to a vehicle in under fifteen minutes.
Figure 3 E-Valence Correction Kit Call for configuration and pricing
E-Valence Preeminent 50% Carnauba Wax – as the word preeminent implies, the best in carnauba wax protection.
E-Valence APD – formulated for the automotive, marine and aviation industries, this product provides long-term protection whilst significantly reducing skin friction drag on aircraft, especially helicopters.
Should I clean and correct my chrome and metal?
Most definitely!
Metal, especially chrome, left in damp areas during winter, may be exposed to contaminant damage. The most common is dust mites, which, if not removed, eat into the chrome, causing scarring. Ultimately, this scaring can only be removed by having the item re-chromed. If you already have this type of damage, please call or email us, and we will assist you in arresting the damage. The step process.
Clean down with E-Valence Chrome and Metal Polish.
Correct with E-Valence Metal Polish.
Protect with E-Valence Preeminent 50% Carnauba Wax or E-Valence APD.
Finally, when working with Chrome, it’s a good idea to make up some cleaning probes to assist in the process. Refer to the photo below.
Figure 4 Cleaning Chrome & Metal Additional Items and Probes
How often should I polish the lights?
Regularly!
In winter rain and darker conditions, it is essential that your night and day vision is as clear as it can be. E-Valence Intermediate Polish and E-Valence Perspex Polish are ideal for polishing light lenses, whether glass or perspex.
Should I regularly clean and recondition the door seals and other rubber components?
Yes, all rubber components deteriorate over time. Often undetected until it’s too late. A three-month reconditioning routine is the best way to ensure the longevity of these components. Don’t forget the scuttle under the windscreen. Please read our post on rejuvenating rubber by clicking here.
Figure 5 This is the look we are after
E-Valence is an all-encompassing product range which is 100% water-based, 100% silicone-free, 100% biodegradable and 99-100% solvent and VOC free, and suitable for the transformation of any automobile, motorcycle, boat, or plane.
Much like the surfaces we set out to protect, we’ve ensured that E-Valence places an equal emphasis on the short and long-term health and safety of our customers, while, at the same time, adhering to strict moral, ethical and environmental standards – something we pledge to uphold unconditionally.
We’re an enthusiast-led company with big aspirations, and as we begin to go to market, E-Valence remains eternally committed to an improved future. Through the application of tomorrow’s scientific advancements to today’s human, environmental and vehicular needs, we’re confident when we say E-Valence is Responsible Science.
Please call or email for further information.
Charlie Frew
0488 22 33 22
Info@e-valence.com.au
