Anything special you all would recommend to protect the car both interior and exterior from the effects of winter? I live in MN and would like to try the ideas that are most effective.

 

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winter wheels

What do you mean my interior? Just do what you would regularly do for cleaning and what not.

 

Just make sure there's a good coat of wax on the exterior and the interior leather is properly conditioned since the cold weather tends to make the leather stiff.

Here are a few simple kits:

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...its/Categories

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...ail-Kit/Detail

 

I never liked interior detailing so I didn't pay attention nor practiced as much as I should. That and no one wants interior details either lol. Anyway, you want a wax that is proven to last. A lot of people living in cold conditions choose Collinite 476 or Collinite 845 as their "winterization" wax. A couple coats of either should last you well through the season

 

Theres a few things you can do. All of them are pretty straight forward, but will make a noticeable difference through the winter.

First, check out this wiper and fluid package: 303 wiper blade and fluid treatment

Next, think about either putting on some winter wheels, or, if you dont have that option, consider applying some wheel sealant to the rims. You could certainly apply it to other areas in the wheel well too (ie, suspension pieces) should you decide to pull the wheels off and do an all out cleaning and protection.

Aside from that, get a good layer of wax on there. For winter protection, its going to be hard to beat the protection and durability that Collinite 476s offers. It's up to you whether you'd like to do a paint cleaner or claying prior to that. If so, consider a nice, easy to use paint cleaner like p21s paintwork cleanser and if you'd like to clay, this clay package is perfectClay and lube package.

And for the interior, give the seats a good wipedown w/ some prestine clean every so often and as always, using 303 aerospace protectant on your dash/doors and even trim/molding is a good idea

Hope this helps

 

Thanks All. Great suggestions. Any others?

One question: For the Collinite 476, do I need a PC or can I apply and remove this by hand with moderate ease?