Thompson Sales: Three Reasons You Should Detail Your Vehicle in the Spring

Southwest Missouri is notorious for having abnormal weather patterns. This year has been no different, with snow one day and 50-degree weather a few days later. One unfortunate aspect of this weather type is the need for city maintenance to constantly spread salt on the roads to combat slick winter precipitation. Although salt can be a lifesaver on the roads, the unfortunate reality is that it can also cause major damage to your vehicle if it’s left untreated. To combat this damage, the experts at Thompson Sales recommend that you detail your vehicle early in the Spring in order to help prevent some of winter’s worst damage. Today, we will discuss the top three reasons you should detail your Thompson Sales vehicle to ensure it stays in great condition. 

Save Your Paint

Salt has a natural corrosive property that can wreak havoc on your paint. After driving on salted roads during the winter, it is almost a guarantee that your vehicle will have excess salt and debris on the paint, especially on the undercarriage. Your first step should be to wash your car with a cleaner specifically designed for vehicles, as regular detergents risk stripping your paint’s protective wax. Washing your vehicle and removing any salt and debris will help prevent your finish from being scratched or damaged. After thoroughly cleaning the exterior you will want to apply a paint sealant or wax to protect your vehicle in the future. The polymers of a paint sealant will help to protect your vehicle from debris and often will last a couple of months before you need to reapply.

Protect Your Wheels

In general, salt is not too difficult on your tires themselves. However, your wheel wells are particularly vulnerable to salt and other chemicals that are sprayed onto road surfaces during the winter. Not only is it a good idea to ensure these chemicals are cleaned in the spring, it may be a good idea to apply silicone-based dressing to your wheels before the snow arrives to prevent salt buildup. As for the tires, simply removing salt and residue will keep them looking good. Contact Thompson Sales service team in the spring to ensure your tires are rotated and aligned as well. Our experts can check wear and pressure to ensure your vehicle is running at peak performance.

Cleanup the Interior

Even though your interior is mostly protected from the elements, your shoes are not. During the winter you are almost certainly dragging salt and chemicals into your vehicle’s interior just by entering. Giving your interior a thorough cleaning in the spring will remove any unwanted chemicals and dirt from your vehicle and keep it looking and smelling nice, like the day you purchased it from Thompson Sales.

Contact Thompson Sales Today

If you are ready for a new vehicle to ring in the new season, Thompson Sales has the vehicle for you. If you already have a vehicle from us, our certified service experts are ready and willing to ensure your vehicle remains in peak form. To learn more about our inventory and services contact us today at (417) 763-6811 to learn more!