When investing in a new paint job for your car, you want it to look beautiful for as long as possible. At Friendly Auto Body & Towing, our local body shop provides expert auto painting in the greater Hartford, CT area. And we’d be happy to discuss with you ways to preserve your new paint job. Here’s a look at four quick tips for protecting your vehicle’s paint. 

Wash Every Other Week

Your new paint job can wear down much faster if it is covered with dirt and debris that goes unremoved. To minimize degradation from dirt and debris, it’s best to wash your car every two weeks. And if any highly corrosive substances land on your paint, then they should be removed ASAP. One such substance is bird droppings, which are very acidic and can quickly cause damage to your paint job.

Wax Routinely

It’s a good habit to wax your vehicle at least every three months, though some people do this more frequently. With regular waxing, you’ll have a layer of protection that helps to prevent pollutants from harming your paint. 

Prioritize Space in Your Garage for Your Vehicle

By making space in your garage for your car, your paint job will be much better protected from degradation from UV rays. When parked in the garage, there will also be protection from bird droppings, hail, and vandals.

Careful When Selecting a Parking Spot

When out running errands, that parking spot right by the store’s entrance is very appealing. But it’s important to keep in mind that such spots are more likely to leave you tightly sandwiched between two other cars, increasing the likelihood that someone will swing open their door into the side of your car and scratch your new paint job. To lessen the risk of such damage, it’s better to park in an area of the lot that isn’t as crowded.

Auto Painting in Hartford, CT

When you need auto painting in Hartford and the surrounding area, contact Friendly Auto Body & Towing at (860) 325-3075 to schedule an appointment. At our local body shop, we also offer expert towing and roadside assistance in Hartford!