There’s Snow Time To Waste!

Winter weather will doubtless take a toll on your car or truck, even when the snow, ice, rain and difficult traveling weather become a thing of the past. These tricks from Kurt's CARSTAR Collision Center in Maryville, Illinois will help you remove wintertime damage and aid drivers in protecting and preserving one of their most costly assets. CARSTAR is America’s finest collision center and professional in vehicular exteriors.

Salt, sludge and road debris will quickly eat away at your paint and exterior, not to mention the dings and dents that accompany driving your car on slick roadways, leading us to believe that Ol’ Man Winter is hard on your vehicle. However some easy tricks from Kurt's CARSTAR Collision Center experts can help motorists remove winter damage quicker than they can put away their winter coats and get their vehicle all ready to go for spring, while enhancing the looks, efficiency and lasting value of their vehicle.

The secret is having your car or truck properly washed and restored, getting rid of salt and sand that may cause corrosion and harm a car’s finish, then assessing any little dents and dings that will develop into much bigger headaches when left in disrepair. Kurt's CARSTAR Collision Center in Maryville,Illinois, which also serves Edwardsville, Troy, Highland, and Glen Carbon, is pleased to offer you these tips for removing the grime of winter.

1.    Give it a bath with soap to eliminate winter salt, sand, dirt and grime without stripping your car of wax protection.
2.    Clean the engine bay to eliminate harmful residue. Warm up your engine for a few minutes, then spray water through the entire engine compartment with a hose and nozzle. Spray the underbody of the vehicle and every one of the wheel wells to remove salt and sand.
3.    Remove the tar and debris with the aid of an adhesive and wax remover. Simply rub it on with a micro-fiber cloth, let it sit for a couple of minutes to loosen dirt, old wax and tar, then just wipe it off.
4.    Clean the wheels and tires to get rid of any brake dust, salt and highway grime.
5.    Give your tires that brand new finish with a tire restorer. Simply spray it on and wipe it off for a deep black luster.
6.    Make sure that your car has a protective coat of synthetic wax that chemically bonds with the clear coat finish to keep the car’s finish in pristine condition.
7.    Lubricate the following with a spray lubricant: the door, hood and trunk hinges, locks and other moving parts. Be sure to use a spray lubricant that lubricates, penetrates, displaces water and resists corrosion.
8.    Get the glass clean in and out for shining windows.
9.    Clean the upholstery and keep is protected by using a leather and vinyl restorer, which restores the natural sheen and soft feel of the factory finish.
10.   Clean the car’s carpet to remove winter salt and dirt.

Kurt's CARSTAR Collision Center experts tell drivers there is one more step in the spring cleaning process. That is checking for exterior damage, induced by winter road debris, potholes and icy conditions, which can all leave dents, dings and scratches under your car’s winter weather coat of sludge. They advise doing a detailed inspection of the vehicle from bumper to bumper and that you take note of any new damage. Do not forget – small scratches and minor dents can turn into rust spots and even larger problems when left untreated.


The certified technicians at Kurt's CARSTAR Collision Center in Maryville, Illinois can provide a detailed “spring cleaning” regimen for your automobile, with paint touch-up, dent and scratch repair and much more, all at an affordable price.