Monday, 12 August 2013 00:00
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3M Sri Lanka, the local subsidiary of global innovation giant and leading supplier organised a live car care demonstration to familiarise 3M’s Do-It-Yourself (DIY) product range among vehicle lovers in Sri Lanka.
Need to take care of your vehicle
A vehicle has a great value to its owner. Buying a car is the second largest investment for most of the Sri Lankans after their home which requires a big share of their savings. Therefore he it is important for the car owners to take good care of their cars to save money spent unnecessarily at car care centers and repair shops in order to preserve this valuable investment.
A vehicle is also an asset that reflects one’s social status and quality of life. Besides, maintaining a vehicle and keeping it in good status gives great mental satisfaction to vehicle lovers.
How to take care of a car
nGood vehicle habits are required to keep a car looking new. They include regular washing, waxing, vacuum cleaning, checking fluid levels, tire pressure, battery, lights, traffic indicators, air cleaner, A/C filter and visual inspection etc.
Tips to maintain a better look
Wash weekly with ph neutral shampoo using proper technique.
Wax every two weeks
Immediately wash off bird droppings, insect residue etc.
Daily carpet cleaning
Advisable to use dust trapping (coil) car mats
Wipe surfaces with microfiber cloth
Clean dirt and debris
Avoid consuming food inside the vehicle
Attempt to park in shade whenever possible
Use interior/exterior protection mechanisms such as window film and paint protection films
3M products to help maintaining a car
3M Car Care offers a comprehensive line of products for automotive aftermarket solutions. The innovative product line includes performance cleaning products, waxes, compounds, adhesives, abrasives and specialty products that are available at supermarkets. Below is a list of products 3M offers:
3M Car Wash Soap: A concentrated formula producing long lasting, natural suds. Tough on dirt and grime yet gentle on paintwork and wax finishes.
3M Quick Wax: Gives a professional high gloss finish in a matter of minutes with the bonus of Carnauba wax protection.
3M Microfibre Detail Cloth: The super-soft, non-linting microtexture is ideal for all surfaces. Easily removes wax and polish residue and finger marks.
3M Tyre Restorer: The perfect finishing touch to the car care regime. Brings back a natural, long lasting shine
3M Glass Cleaner: For a sparkling finish, 3M Glass Cleaner features a no-drip. Foaming action that clings to vertical surfaces to create a genuinely streak-free shine. Safe to use on tinted windows, it delivers the ultimate shine to glass.
3M Leather & Vinyl Restorer: Treat the interior of the car. Removes dirt and grime from leather, vinyl, rubber and plastic without leaving a residue. Deep clean, shine, condition and protect in one simple step.
You should not use domestic detergents, domestic soap, hair shampoo, kerosene, solvents and glass cleaning in the cleaning process
Never use newspapers to wipe glasses.
What types of products not to use
You should not use domestic detergents, domestic soap, hair shampoo, kerosene, solvents and glass cleaning in the cleaning process
