Autumn/Winter Car Protection: Why Now’s the Best Time to Act
As the nights draw in and the temperatures drop, it’s easy to forget what’s happening to your car’s paintwork under the surface. But if there’s ever a time to protect your vehicle, it’s right now, before the salt, grime and winter abuse kicks in.
❄️ Why Protect Now, Not Mid Winter
Once the roads are covered in grit, mud and salt, your car is already on the back foot. Applying protection before exposure helps seal the paintwork while it’s still in good condition, not after the damage is done.
- Salt and grit wear down gloss and increase the risk of corrosion
- Cold temperatures make contaminants harder to remove once embedded
- Rain, sleet and frost reduce the visibility of fine scratches until the sun comes out again in spring, and all is revealed
💡 The Smart Autumn Protection Strategy
Whether you're driving something brand new or just want to keep your pride and joy in top condition, here's what we recommend:
1. Machine Polish & Ceramic Coating
- Removes summer swirls and restores clarity
- Seals in the finish before grit and salt arrive
- Makes winter washes quicker and safer
- Protection lasts for years
If you’ve never had your car detailed, this is the best first step.
2. Wheels Off Deep Clean & Protection
Your wheels and callipers take a beating in winter. Brake dust, salt, and road grime build up fast and quickly ruin the finish.
- We remove each wheel, deep clean the barrels, and coat them
- Callipers are decontaminated and sealed with heat resistant ceramic
- Great for preserving high end wheels or refreshing older ones
3. Glass & Trim Coatings
Tired of smears and misted glass in the colder months? We can coat your glass for improved visibility and safer driving.
- Water sheets off faster at speed
- Reduces frost build-up on early mornings
- Exterior trims stay darker, for longer
🧼 Already Protected? Don’t Skip a Maintenance
If you’ve had ceramic coating or PPF done before, autumn is a good time for a maintenance clean and top up.
- We safely remove bonded contaminants
- Top up coatings where needed
- Check for early signs of swirl marks or water spotting
It’s a bit like a winter health check but for your paintwork.
📆 Book Before the Frost
Every year, we get a rush of calls after the frost, road grit, and winter damage has already caused visible wear.
By acting now, you’re giving your vehicle the best chance of staying fresh through the harshest season and saving yourself hassle later down the line.
Want us to take a look? We can guide you based on how the car looks now and what you’re hoping to achieve. Stop by for a coffee and a chat, or send us some photos, and we’ll do the rest.
📍 Elgin or Perth – choose your nearest branch
📱 Call or email – whichever suits you best
- 01738 481666
- sales@spotlessdetailing.co.uk
