When the weather is warm and you have some time off Work, it’s a great time to get to work on restoring a classic. Here are some ways to keep your project car safe in the summer.
Keep it Out of the Sun
The sun is very damaging to cars, especially older ones. The paintwork can fade and crack. And with paintwork being so expensive, you don’t want the added expense. IF you’re lucky enough to have a garage, then work on your car indoors as much as possible. However, not everyone has a garage. So while you can work on your passion at home, it might be a good idea to put into high-security vehicle self storage facilities when you can’t. But if you need to work on it outside, find a nice spot with some shade. The shade will protect you from the sun as well.
Only Work on it Where No One Can See It
Classic cars and restoration projects are a booming industry at the moment. You only need to turn on the TV to see how popular it is. And with desirable items comes the chance of them being stolen and then sold on to someone else. So while you might want to show off your shiny restored Ford Mustang, it’s best to minimize its exposure. One way is to work in it where no one can see you. Your garage is a great place to do this. OR you can rent a garage space if you don’t have one.
Avoid keeping your expensive car in your driveway for would-be thieves to see. The benefits of metal car garages are that they provide both protection and privacy. Plus, you don’t have to worry about the added expense of building a traditional garage. Avoid keeping your expensive car in your driveway for would-be thieves to see.
Keep Your Project Car Safe with GPS Tracking
Car theft increases substantially in summer, and lockdown restrictions over the past two years saw an increase of over 30%. Therefore, it’s likely your car can get robbed if you don’t protect them. But even if you, there’s almost zero chance of getting it back. Unless you install GPS tracking or even a LoJack system, you can track your car’s location with GPS if you’re quick enough to respond. A LoJack system can remotely switch off all features. LoJack is hidden in your vehicle. Your details are entered into an official police database to stop it from being sold.
Use Appropriate Waxes
Crime aside, it’s up to you to protect your car from the sun when taking it outside. A time-honored and handy way is by simpy, waxing it. UV rays cause irreparable damage to the paint and will cost you a ton of money. But just a quick waxing can help prevent all but the most severe issues. This is because wax forms a layer between your car’s paint and the sun’s harmful rays. So the UV radiations and heat can’t penetrate through to your expensive paint underneath. However, there are paste, spray, and liquid waxes, all with pros and cons.
Don’t Forget the Interior
You need to protect your car’s body from the sun in the summer. But you might overlook the interior. First, people love having drinks in the car in summer, so make sure your vehicle is a no-drink zone. Second, get upholstery protection such as protectant sprays for expensive leatherwork. Finally, make sure the sun can’t get through using window covers. This will also stop your car from getting extremely hot, as they tend to do in the summer. None of these will cost a lot of money, and they go a long way to making sure your project car lasts even longer.
Summer is great for hobbies, and you might like working on classic cars. But the sun is an enemy of vehicles. So protect your vehicle with storage, window covers, and waxing products.