Our Tips For Keeping Your Mercedes-Benz Rust Free⎮Wappingers Falls, NY

Spring is just around the corner and our team in Wappingers Falls is just as excited as you are to welcome in the warmer weather. Unfortunately, with the melting snow and rainy days ahead your Mercedes-Benz is bound to get completely drenched! Scratches from winter salt and micro-abrasions from rough ice scrapers and brushes leave your vehicle vulnerable to ravaging rust. Our team wants to help protect your Mercedes-Benz from ugly exterior blemishes, or worse, dangerous structural degradation. Below are some of our team’s tips for combating rust during the upcoming wet season:

Wash your car.

• When it rains it’s tempting to call it natural rinse and use it as an excuse not to go in for your regular car wash. But, rainy days lead to mud and slush that can spray up onto your undercarriage and act as a moisture trap, perfect for rust accumulation. 

Park where it’s dry. 

• Your car spends most of its time idle and parking in grass, dirt, or on poorly drained surfaces allows moisture to seep into every nook and cranny and create a breeding ground for rust.

Apply a protective coating.

• Waxing your car is an affordable way to keep moisture at bay, but if you want a longer lasting option we suggest a protective film or ceramic coating. 

Be vigilant when checking for chips, scratches, or bodywork issues.

• While you may think nothing of your car’s tiny exterior imperfections, they can become big problems when exposed to water and lead to rust. You can easily deal with small scratches and worn patches with at home touch up products, but for the serious wear and tear you should be sure to take your vehicle to certified professionals.