How to Keep your Vehicle’s Finish and Metals from Oxidation during the Winter

A Simple and Effective Solution for your Metal Polish Needs

During the winter keeping your nice collector car clean is probably at the back of your mind. You aren’t driving it as much and you probably thought that your last cleaning before the cold months would be enough for the season, but that nice Chrome Polish job might be in trouble if you aren’t careful.

  • Did you Know your Vehicle Oxidizes more during the Winter Months?

old rusted car in junkyardWinters are a harsh time for everybody, but also your car can be greatly affected by the harsh weather conditions. The harsh elements are much more damaging for your car during the winter than the summer. If you have driven your car around during the winter you will know that ice is constantly thawing and freezing on all parts of your car. This constant thawing and freezing can be detrimental to the health of your car over time. Another big factor that can lead to oxidation is the slush and the road salt (and glycol). The salt and glycol that keeps the roads from icing over is actually a big problem for your car. Now unless you live in a permanently warm climate, this will be something you may always have to deal with. Not to worry though, there are some great solutions for you so that you will be able to keep your car in tip top shape.

  • How can I keep my car in great shape while it’s away for the winter?

classic white and red car in shop

Once those cold months start getting even colder, it is time to put your car away for the winter. So you get it all cleaned up and put away with a car cover over it to keep it safe from the elements. You come back after a few weeks to check up on it and it has already started to oxidize. It is quite the conundrum, but never fear, Sheen Genie is here to help you with that pesky oxidation.

With the help of Sheen Genie and their Metal Polish Sealant & Repellent formula, you will never have an oxidation problem during the winter ever again. This is a one stop shop for you and all of your polishing needs.

The first step is to make sure that your car is clean and ready to be polished. Go ahead and give her a nice polish with the metal polish cleaner, this will give her that ‘fresh off the lot” shine that you love so much. The next step is to use the spray wax detailer, give her that final touch to get her looking nice. But wait! Don’ forget that it is the winter time, and oxidation is at an all time high during this time of year. Make sure you us your Metal Polish & Sealant. This will guarantee that your car won’t be plagued by no good oxidation this holiday season.

  • Keep your Car Covered!

car with cloth coverCovering your car is an excellent way to make sure that your car is safe. Throughout the duration of the year, the sun is constantly blasting your car with UV rays. These rays are bad for your car and can lead to the fading of your paint job, cracking in your rubber trim as well as your tires and can even cause damage to your interior. If you have the room, it is always recommended that if you are covering up your car while you are not using it, you should keep it inside. Even if it is covered outside, it is still susceptible to the damaging UV rays.

One thing to note when you are covering your car is to make sure that if you are covering it outside that the cover is nice and tight. If you are living in a windy area and the cover isn’t tight, the wind will make the cover flap constantly. That constant flapping with make the paint on your car wear out quickly over time.

An interesting fact about UV rays is that they can be more damaging to your car depending on the color of your car. For example, if you have a red car, it will be more susceptible to fading if left out in the sun for long periods of time. Other reasons to make sure that your car is covered and put somewhere out of the sun, is simply just to prevent the surface from getting dusty. Dust and other particles that land on or are attracted to your car’s surface can be corrosive and even leave scratches on the surface if left on checked.

  • Why use Sheen Genie Products?

Sheen Genie products - Premium Metal Polish and Car Care ProductsSheen Genie is a company that is dedicated to the service of your vehicle. They use the most top quality of Metal Polish that will ensure that your vehicle is in the greatest of condition no matter what the season is. They have affordable prices and a variety of different products to fit all of the needs of your vehicle. Other polishes use petroleum and rouge which is a cutting agent. Sheen Genie Metal Polishes are water based, making them much easier and faster to apply. And the best part is that they last longer than any other polishing product! Whether you have high amounts of oxidation, small amounts of oxidation or even rusty bumper, Sheen Genie will have your car covered. When it comes to their polish they have the best metal polish and no matter what kinds of metal you have on your car they will have your back. Chrome Polish, Aluminum Polish, or any other kind of metal polish, Sheen Genie has the products you need to shine your car up and make it look fantastic. Sheen Genie also features many other types of Metal Polish including:

Silver Polish which is excellent for those extra shiny bits on your vehicle. Silver is a metal that has a tendency to tarnish (Oxidize) much quicker than most other metals. This is important to know if you are someone who has metal plating on your vehicle. It requires a bit more maintenance, but with a very high reward of a beautiful silver look.Here at Sheen Genie we offer silver polish for those who are in need of a shiny new look to your vehicle. It is very affordable compared to the majority of other polishes and will save you a ton of time.

Sheen Genie is a step above the rest. Unlike its competitors it uses a water based formula as mentioned earlier. The products they carry are also able to polish a variety of different metals all the way from chrome to silver to brass and everything in between.

Here is a step by step guide of how to use and apply all of the Sheen Genie Products:

  1. Make sure your car is cleaned off. Wash it off with any method you feel comfortable with and dry it so it will be ready to be buffed polished and waxed.
  2. If your vehicle has a large amount of rust, it is time to bust out the Severe Corrosion & Rust Remover. This will require a bit of a heavy touch, but not to much, just enough to remove all of the rust from the paint or metal from the vehicle.
  3. Next step is to start the polishing process. With Sheen Genie products this process will save you much time and money. You will use you Metal Polish and get the entirety of the car, this will then be followed by you Metal Polish Sealant and Repellent. This product will help make sure your vehicle will be free from oxidation for a much longer period of time compared to other brands.
  4. The next step is to wax your vehicle. Use the Spray Wax Detailer. This will be the final step in the process and will help seal all of the other products in and keep your car protected. Make sure you wax your vehicle every few months.

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