6 ways to protect your car from dust and sand damage in UAE

February 3, 2023 12:46 pm

The rich cosmopolitan culture, spectacular deserts, vibrant nightlife, unending roads, and astonishing skyline, all together make living in UAE a one-of-a-kind experience.  Nevertheless, just like every mountain has a valley, life in UAE also has its own pitfalls, and one of them is undoubtedly the harsh climate.

The rugged and humid weather brings with it frequent bouts of sand storms that make the day-to-day commute a struggling endeavor for the citizens. Moreover, the constant dust storms along with the increasing heat levels create extreme hazards for your car.

Continuous exposure to scorching heat and sand storms not only affects your car’s exterior but will also dampen its power and performance. You don’t have to worry. Pal Auto Garage, the best car service in UAE is here to help you out with 6 ways to protect your car from dust and sand damage in UAE. Let’s read along:

 

• Rinse the car’s exterior

Sand and dust are capable of causing severe damage to a car’s body paint. They can cling to the car’s surface, scratch its paint and clog the hard-to-reach/clean spots of a car.

The most effective and inexpensive way to protect your car’s exterior and minimize the damage from sand storms is rinsing the sand from the car’s exterior. However, be careful not to use a sponge for this rinsing purpose as the dust particles can stick to the sponge and scratch the paint.

 

• Get it polished

Car wax is capable of minimizing the signs of wear on the surface of your car, removing spots of scratch from sand, providing extra protection, and keeping the surface shiny.

Always remember first to clean the car thoroughly and remove any sign of sand grains from the outer surface of the car. Choosing a high-quality car wax will offer you the best results. You can either polish your car by yourself or seek help from our professionals at Pal auto garage, the best car service in UAE.

 

• Keep your car covered

Covering your car when it’s not needed anytime soon or while you’re parking it in the open for long hours, is always an effective protective measure. This simple measure is capable of protecting your car from some of the most common damaging elements of the environment such as sun, sand, dust, and rain.

This simple and cost-effective protective measure protects the paint job and prevents the general wear and tear that can be caused by harsh weather conditions.

 

• Clean the filters regularly

Dust and sand from the storms can easily clog and block the car’s air filter, decreasing the airflow and significantly affecting the performance of your car’s engine. Sand is also capable of causing complete engine failure by damaging its important components such as pistons, valves, cylinder walls, etc.

Cleaning or replacing the clogged air filters frequently can reduce the sand damage to your car. You can either remove the filter by yourself and clean the residue or seek help from our professionals at Pal auto garage.

 

• Protect the windshield

Continuous exposure to drastic temperature fluctuations and sand storms (while on the road or while parked) is capable of causing damage to the windshield of your car. The sand particles from the sand storm can clog the existing cracks on the windshield glass, thereby weakening the glass and worsening the damage.

Driving the car without repairing or replacing such windshields can compromise the visibility and safety of the driver and passengers. Therefore ensure to clean the windshield regularly by rinsing it thoroughly before wiping and cleaning.

 

• Vacuum the interiors

Leaving the car windows open can obviously bring in the fresh air. However, under the harsh climatic conditions of the UAE, this action can only bring unwanted sand and dust into your car, which will not only be tough to remove once it sets in but will also damage the interiors.

Hence, try to drive the car with the windows closed as often as possible (especially during dust storms) and vacuum the interiors on a regular basis. It will not only help to maintain the aesthetics of your car but will also help to keep the interiors clean and hygienic.

Pal auto garage,  the best car service in UAE offers all types of professional maintenance services that can protect your car from dust and sand damage in UAE. Get in touch with us to learn more about our services: https://www.palautogarage.com/