NYC winters destroy cars. Six months of road salt, slush, sand, and ice leave visible damage on every surface. Here's your spring recovery checklist — in order of priority.
Road salt collects under your car all winter and causes rust on brake lines, exhaust components, suspension parts, and frame rails. A thorough undercarriage flush is the first step — before you touch anything else.
A standard wash won't cut it. You need clay bar treatment to pull embedded salt, mineral deposits, and industrial fallout from every painted surface. This step reveals the true condition of your paint after winter.
Under LED inspection lighting, check for new chips, scratches, water spots, and etching from salt exposure. Document any damage — some may need spot correction before it worsens.
If winter has left swirl marks, water spot etching, or oxidation, a single-stage polish restores gloss and depth. This is especially important before applying any protection products.
Reapply sealant, top up ceramic coating, or add new protection. If you don't have ceramic coating, spring is the best time to get it — your paint is clean and corrected, ready for a fresh coating that will protect through summer UV and next winter's salt.
Salt tracked in on shoes, winter grime on every surface, and months of closed-window air circulation mean your interior needs a full extraction clean. Carpets, seats, dash, vents — everything gets stripped and refreshed.
Book your spring detail before the rush — spring is our busiest season.
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