A car is the second most valuable investment next to homes. Its purchase and maintenance cost can be quite overwhelming, that’s why it’s important to be knowledgeable and innovative in making the car efficient and in good condition over the long haul.
3M Car Care offers tips to make your car look and run smoothly for as long as possible:
1. During the break-in period (the first 1,600 km), keep your speed under 88 kph or to the speed recommended by the manufacturer.
2. Do not race your car’s engine during start-up as it will wear out your engine; accelerate slowly when you drive. Shift to neutral at red lights.
3. Keep an auto log where you can record your gas fill-ups and mileage. If you notice your gas mileage changing for the worse, have your car checked. It may be an early warning sign that something is wrong with it.
4. Check tire pressure. Improperly inflated tires can greatly reduce fuel economy and lead to excessive tire wear. The correct tire pressure also will guard against tire blowouts and provide a safer ride.
5. Check the oil. Oil keeps the engine lubricated, reduces friction and makes everything run efficiently. Change the oil every 3000 miles or three months for maximum performance and extended engine life.
6. Maintain your car’s fluid levels. It can add thousands of miles to the life of the car. Locate the washer fluid and coolant containers under the hood and check their levels. Make sure they’re OK, especially if you regularly travel long distances or are planning a road-trip.
7. Always park in the shade when you can. If you can’t, use a car shade to protect your car’s interiors. The sun’s rays are harmful to leather fittings, some upholstery and other gizmos inside your car. They also break down your car’s paint and cause it to fade.
8. Vacuum and sponge car interiors when you wash your car. Get rid of abrasive dirt particles and soda spills which can be corrosive. Use a soft, damp cloth to wipe dust off the dashboard, door interiors and dash gauges.
9. Rust-proof and protect your car’s under-chassis from floods and other causes that create rust. Invest in some matching touch-up paint or bring your car to a detailer so you can touch up minor nicks before rust has a chance to form.
10. Do the work. Give your car a good bath with 3M™ Car Care Auto Shampoo and remove dirt and grime without removing wax protection. Wash & dry vehicle with 3M™ PN1052 Super Absorbent Car Wipe to protect its surface.
11. Clean wheels and tires with 3M™ Wheel & Tire Cleaner to remove brake dust and highway grime.
12. Restore black plastic bumpers, door handles and tires to brand new finish with 3M™ Tire Restorer. Just spray on and wipe off for a deep black luster.
13. Remove surface scratches with 3M™ Swirl Mark Remover in sachet. This new product reduces swirl marks and scuffs in the paint like magic. For deeper scratches use 3M™ Scratch Remover in 8 oz bottle. It actually removes surface scratches quickly and easily and doesn’t just fill them in with wax.
14. Give the car a good protective coat of 3M™ Performance Finish Synthetic Wax. This innovative synthetic wax, which chemically bonds with clear coat finishes, keeps the car’s finish looking good through up to 15 to 20 washes. It’s simple to apply and doesn’t haze. Just wipe on and wipe off in minutes with 3M™ Microfiber Detail Cloth (PN 39016) and don’t worry; it won’t leave a residue left in the cracks and crevices.
15. Get the glass clean inside and out with 3M™ Glass Cleaner. It has a unique vertical cling that prevents drips and is safe to use on glass, plastic, chrome, metal and painted surfaces.
16 Protect the upholstery with 3M™ Leather and Vinyl Restorer, which revives the natural sheen and soft feel of the factory finish.
17. For quick detailing or touch up of exterior surfaces, use 3M™ Quick Wax which can treat an entire vehicle in a just a few minutes. This can be applied wet (after washing vehicle with 3M™ Car Care Auto Shampoo) or dry. Spray on wax and wipe dry with 3M™ Microfiber Detail Cloth (PN 39016).
With these simple do-it-yourself maintenance projects and just a few hours’ investment, you can make your car look years younger, use it longer, and improve its value.
3M has an innovative Car Care product line that includes performance cleaning products, waxes, compounds, adhesives, abrasives and specialty products previously available exclusively to the professional market. Its high-performance professional products make it easier for consumers to take care of routine maintenance and car appearance projects.
The Car Care line is designed to provide professional solutions to consumers in easy to use applications and 3M is combining it with their nearly 100 years experience to in automotive maintenance to help car owners do the job themselves.
It has, among others, the 3M Auto Shampoo, 3M Scratch Remover, 3M Quick Wax, 3M Super Strength Molding Tapes, and the 3M Performance Finish that has synthetic polymers that bond to the paint surface providing maximum protection.
3M Car Care products come in three task-specific categories:
1.) 3M Car Care Appearance Solutions: a line of easy to use car care products including cleaners to remove dirt and grime, conditioners that provide high gloss, long-lasting shine and waxes to help remove scratches and protect the exterior of a car.
2.) 3M Car Care Performance Solutions: Professional strength engine and parts-cleaners, degreasers and lubricants to help increase engine power, performance and fuel economy.
3.) 3MCar Care Maintenance and Restoration Solutions include 3M’s innovative, high-strength adhesives and sealers, designed to repair or replace emblems, gaskets, mirrors, moldings, trim or weatherstrip.
3M Car Care Products let you love your car better and are available at Ace Hardware, True Value, Blade and Handyman stores. For more information on 3M and 3M Car Care products, visit www.3M.com and www.3Mcarcare.com
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