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How to Protect Your Vehicle from Rain ☔️
As the nights get longer and the rain gets heavier, we are well and truly on our way into Autumn and Winter. But, don't let that get you down! This blog will help you learn how to rainproof your car to make autumnal drives more enjoyable.
1. Hydrophobic Coatings
Using a ceramic coating is one of the best ways to protect your vehicle from all weather. Sealants offer you stronger protection from the elements and things such as acid rain, road grime, and dirt.
Gtechniq Crystal Serum Light once cured, can be over-coated with Gtechniq EXO for the definitive hydrophobic finish. Get up to 3-5 years of durability by adding this dynamic duo to your detailing arsenal.
CARPRO DQUARTZ Go topped with CQUARTZ SiC is as close as you can get to a professional grade sealant as a consumer. The hardness, protection, durability, and hydrophobicity of these layers is unbelievable.
2. Easy Waxing and Sealing
Using a liquid wax or drying aid can greatly enhance your vehicle's hydrophobicity without the need for a lot of time or effort.
Koch-Chemie ProtectorWax contains polyfunctional reactive components which bond with the surface as a network, guaranteeing long-lasting, high-gloss protection for paintwork and improved visibility on glass during rain.
CARPRO HydrO2 Lite is a quick and effective way of giving your car some easy protection during maintenance washes, especially in winter. Helps with drying and allows dirt and water to repel from the surface.
ValetPRO Snow Seal is an SiO2 foam sealant designed as a quick way to add a protective, hydrophobic sealant to exterior surfaces. Simply spray on to a clean vehicle, rinse off, and dry. Snow Seal leaves behind a high-gloss water-repellent finish that leads to remarkable water beading.
3. Glass Coatings
We have a wide range of glass sealants that are designed to repel water and dirt from the surface of the glass. Fight the rainiest of days that your country throws at you!
CARPRO DQUARTZ GForce Glass Coating Kit is designed to promote extreme hydrophobicity from 30mph while increasing glass durability. Gives you superior protection and crystal clear vision.
The Gtechniq Glass Coating Kit also creates an incredibly slick, hydrophobic, and dirt repellent barrier giving you clearer vision. This kit contains all the products you need to deep clean, coat and maintain your vehicles' glass. For an easy enthusiast coating, Soft 99 Glaco Roll On Max is able to protect your windscreen by allowing rain to roll off the glass at speeds of 30mph or more.
4. Interior Care
Interior dressings are equally as important as external dressings, especially in winter months. Fabric protectors work to coat carpet fibres in a protective, hydrophobic layer. This will help to repel water and other liquids and prevent them from staining.
Gtechniq's I1 Smart Fabric AB protects all kinds of fabrics from water-based stains. Unlike regular coatings, the nano particles of I1 actually coat the individual fibres of the fabric thereby leaving the breathability and feel of the fabric unaffected. Water molecules literally sit on the surface, preventing staining and unwanted marks.
CARPRO CQUARTZ Fabric Coat 2.0 is an extremely durable super hydrophobic product for fabric protecting against liquids, dirt, bacteria, and stains. Gain the benefits from a protective layer on car fabrics, meaning rain and other liquids will sit on the surface giving you plenty of time to mop away spillages with a cloth.
5. Vehicle Dryers
Car dryers are a touchless way of drying sitting water off your vehicle without leaving scratches and swirls in the paintwork. Dry every inch of your vehicle quickly and effectively to leave a perfectly streak-free finish. Ideal during those wetter months to remove standing water and eliminate spots and marks.
MetroVac is an American brand dealing in pneumatic equipment such as hand held dryers, dog dryers, and now their worldwide known Master Blasters which have become extremely popular in the car detailing world. We also introduced Rokit Dryer to our range in 2024.
The aptly named Metro Vac Master Blaster Sidekick is the most handy power tool and the perfect addition to the avid detailer's collection. Blast water out of harder to reach areas and remove droplets from wing mirrors, side panels, grills, lights, engines, and more!
The Flex Cordless Blower 18.0 V has a compact, handy, lightweight design allowing you to use the machine easily and comfily. The ergonomically shaped soft handle allows for perfect control along with the on/off switch and lock for continuous operation.