Unexpectedly effective car care tips
You will save a lot of money on car repair garage expenses if you know the following tips with tools available at home.
Below are car care tips that are widely shared by the car user community on social networks and have been successfully followed by many people.
Clean the wheel with Coca Cola
You may have heard the phrase “clean with Coca-Cola” many times and this tip has gone viral on social media. If you are new to it, you may think that the soda solution and sweetener in Coca-Cola will make the surface of the object more sticky. In fact, it is a pretty good temporary substitute for detergent.
Coca-Cola contains a small amount of acid from food and can help clean stains or remove rust very effectively. To increase the cleaning effect of the wheel rim, some people mix a solution of Coca-Cola and dishwashing liquid to remove all dirt on the road and dust from the brake pads stuck on the rim, making the rim shiny.
Want shiny rims, simply use baking soda
Baking soda, also known as sodium bicarbonate, is produced into a white powder and is alkaline. It is commonly used in the kitchen but also has many external uses.
Always wanted your rims to shine? Simple! First, take a bottle of wheel cleaner and mix it with equal parts water and wipe down the rims. Next, sprinkle baking soda on a damp sponge and rub the abrasive side of the wheel. Spray more water to clean it up and you’ll see the results. But remember to wear gloves when doing this.
Use nail polish to erase small scratches
When your car's paint gets a small scratch or chip, it's usually not worth the effort and money to take it to a garage to get it fixed. But if you do nothing, it can be quite annoying because the ugly scratch is always in sight.
According to some car users, to solve this problem, just need a little nail polish. Nail polish has a glossy coating and the effect of covering and filling scratches quite well. If you choose the paint color that is closest to the color of the car, it is almost difficult for outsiders to notice the difference.
"Emergency" repair of cracked glass doors
Magic nail polish has once again been successful in "rescuing" cracked windshields. In case of a broken glass caused by a stone on the road, to prevent the crack from spreading and causing danger, clear nail polish is recommended for a temporary "patch".
The crack location will soon be filled with a layer of clear paint and when dry, it will have a bonding effect to prevent the crack from spreading further, while not reducing the driver's vision compared to other types of silicone glue or adhesive.
Socks can help reduce windshield fogging.
Rainy season or the temperature difference between inside and outside the car can easily cause the windshield and window glass to be steamed, causing discomfort to the driver. A tip to overcome this situation is to use a clean sock and fill it with cat litter, tie it up, then place it near the window or on the center console near the windshield. You will see the magic!
The reason is that cat litter has hygroscopic compounds, which will act as an air dehumidifier and thus significantly improve the humidity inside the car.
Protect windshield wipers with old socks
In summer, parking in the sun for a long time can easily cause the wiper blades to change and age quickly, leading to reduced wiping efficiency. In winter, especially in cold mountainous areas, snow can freeze on the glass surface, damaging the wiper blades.
To protect the wiper blades when not using the car and have to park outdoors, a little tip shared is to use old women's stockings, cover the entire wiper blade and bar. After each time doing so, you will see surprising results.
Peel off the decal easily with a hair dryer
After a car club offline event or renting a car for a wedding or advertising, many car owners find it difficult to remove decals or adhesive tape. In fact, removing them is much easier than we think, requiring a few sprays of chemicals.
All you need is a good hairdryer for this trick. Heat the sides of the decal by blowing directly on it with the hairdryer for a few minutes, and the adhesive will start to loosen, making it easier to remove.
Soften and condition your skin and rubber with lotion
Vaseline is a petroleum-based excipient that is widely used in the cosmetics and pharmaceutical industries. It is commonly used in skin creams and moisturizers. In a pinch, it can also be used in car interiors.
If your car's vinyl or leather interior is showing signs of aging or cracking, apply a little Vaseline to a cloth or cotton ball and rub it over the surface. This will prevent the leather from cracking. You can also rub Vaseline on rubber door seals to prevent them from hardening over the winter.
