It's snowing on my black 05 Mustang.

There is also salt on the road.

This car is a daily driver and there is no garage.


For someone in this scenario does anyone have any care tips?

I've just ordered a storm weave car cover from Calcarcover and she has a fresh coat of wax from last weekend.

I plan on keeping the cover on her at night from now on. Is there a safe way to remove that snow in the meantime?

Also how often can I wash and wax?

Any input is greatly appreciated


Nick

 

When I wipe the snow off my car, I just take my arm and wipe it, but don't touch the paint. that way there is just a little bit left and it will either melt off while the car warms up, or it will just blow off as soon as u get going

 

Take a look through the car care section and you will find some helpful tips.

 

There are good tips but my search had no results relating to outdoor car winter care ie. no garage.....

 

I'll try to help...based on growing up in southern MI and living for several years in upper MI in the past.
You're on the right track with a fresh wax job. Since you have no garage, you're going to have to accept the fact that your paint is going to take a beating, there's just no way around it. (Sorry) Before you start to remove snow and ice from the outside, get in and start the car to give it a few minutes to warm up, turn the defroster on full speed, even though it will blow only cold air till engine heats up. To help reduce paint damage, use a big soft brush when removing snow and dont try to crack off any ice that gets on hood, trunk, etc. Use spray-on liquid deicer on the windows to help remove overnight frost and solid ice from remelt etc. When cleaning the snow or frost off the windows in the morning, clean them completely for good visiblility...don't be a peep hole driver. This extra visibility will give you the advantage in avoiding those that are.

On days when it gets above freezing, take it to the car wash and rinse it off, top to bottom, as best you can. Try to do this so that it will have a chance to dry before the temp goes below freezing again (avoids freezing your doors and windows shut).

I hope this helps.

 

Thanks Slammer.

 

Should there be a concern of the deicer getting on the paint?

I have never used the stuff before, because I was afraid of it getting on the paint and messing it up.