The arrival of the summer rainy season, especially when the rainfall is too heavy, often makes drivers feel at a loss and is very detrimental to safe driving. This is just a temporary solution. If you have the opportunity, you should still seriously do a real body repair or paint repair for your car.
Timely cleaning
When encountering heavy rain weather, the car should be cleaned in a timely manner after returning, otherwise it can cause sludge to accumulate in the gaps under the vehicle, which is the place where moisture can be hidden and also the place where rust is most likely to occur.
Paint finish
The acidic components in rainwater have a strong corrosive effect on the paint surface of cars, which can cause damage over time. Therefore, in rainy seasons, it is best to give your car a paint repair. The simplest is waxing, and the longer and more effective is sealing the glaze. Regardless of the method, put an invisible protective coat on your car to prevent paint fading and aging, and keep the beautiful appearance of the car always around.
Chassis care
The chassis is the area closest to the ground and is particularly affected by road conditions. Generally, this area is most prone to rust and spots, and the wheel housing may even become loose and perforated. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the cleaning and rust prevention treatment of the car chassis. One chassis rust prevention treatment can maintain the rust prevention effect for 3 months. After completing rust prevention care, it is also important to avoid washing the body and chassis with alkaline cleaning solution, as this can affect the rust prevention effect and shorten the rust prevention time.
Ignition start
On rainy days, car owners often encounter problems with the engine being difficult to start, and sometimes even if they reluctantly start, they still feel weak. The most likely cause of this problem is electrical leakage caused by moisture in the ignition system. In addition, it may be that when it rains and the weather cools down, the hot air trapped in the distribution panel may condense into water droplets, causing a small flood inside the panel and thus losing its normal ignition function.
If it is found that the poor ignition or engine performance is due to the dampness of the ignition system, it is best to first use a dry tissue or cloth to wipe the inside and outside of the distribution panel, as well as the wires. Then, use a dedicated desiccant spray tank to spray the desiccant on the cover of the distribution panel, battery connector, spark plug, high-voltage wire, ignition coil, etc. After a while, the engine can be started.
Brake water removal
The vast majority of car braking systems use dual circuit vacuum assisted hydraulic braking. It is worth noting that the brake fluid that transmits braking force has extremely strong water absorption. If water enters the brake fluid, the high temperature generated by friction during braking will cause the water to vaporize. And gas has compressibility, which can cause brake failure or even failure when compressed in brake fluid. When there is a lot of rain, the humidity of the air will increase. If there is a small amount of moisture in the brake fluid before the rainy season arrives, it will be very dangerous. Some vehicles with severe brake fluid absorption can see water droplets on the brake fluid cup cover. So during maintenance, it is necessary to check the brake fluid to ensure the safety of the driver and passengers.
Wiper maintenance
The increase in rain inevitably puts more responsibility on the wipers, as the road surface and visibility on rainy days are not conducive to driving. If the wipers cannot wipe off the rain well, it will pose a great danger to your driving safety. At this time, the wipers play a very important role, so its inspection and maintenance should be more meticulous and in place.
Frequently turn on air conditioning
In terms of indoor moisture prevention, turning on air conditioning is the best method. Even if the weather is cold, as long as the temperature is set, turning on air conditioning together will not reduce the heating effect, but can increase the dehumidification function.
Once the weather clears, park the car in the sun to receive sunlight, open the four door windows, and allow the indoor air to circulate. The heated body will quickly eliminate the accumulated moisture inside.
When not in use, desiccants are a good helper to replace air conditioning dehumidification. Air fresheners also have many benefits and save electricity. Two batteries can be used continuously for a long time. With these two things, you are no longer afraid of the wet and turbid air rushing towards you when you open the car door.
Sound to avoid dampness
During the rainy season, the humidity increases, and there is often a layer of fog on the surface of CD discs, which can cause drowsiness and dizziness. It is best to scrub them every other period of time. To avoid dampness when installing the CD drive, it is best not to install it under the floor or seat. It is best to install it at a high position on the vehicle body, but not at the rear windshield. Excessive temperature can accelerate the aging of electronic components and laser heads. In addition, to prevent the sound system from getting damp, a small dehumidification box can also be placed in the rear luggage compartment and placed securely to ensure it does not tip over during driving. It is necessary to open the trunk for inspection at intervals.
