It’s a story that we’ve heard a thousand times – after only half a year, sometimes less, a brand-new car has already lost its shine, and the owners can’t figure out why. All of these factors, along with many others, result in your car looking damaged, worn out, and old much sooner than you would think it would happen. These range from the obvious ones, like bird droppings and rain, to some that you may not notice, like UV rays and road salt.
The first to go is the outermost layer, the metaphorical skin of your car – its paint.īoth during a ride and while parked, your car is exposed to a plethora of pollutants and contaminants. Unless you keep your car inside a garage, under strictly controlled conditions, your car will eventually get damaged. Both parked and while in use, daily rides get damaged, and that’s simply a fact of life. In the meantime, they wait for you, parked in many different places, inside or outside. These vehicles are there to take you wherever you need to go.
However, most people have cars for their practical purpose. That’s exactly why they stay in pristine condition for decades on end. These cars can stay in a garage, sheltered from damage, most of their lifetimes. Some people are fortunate enough to own cars that are intended for shows, and not for riding.