Wash your vehicle on a regular basis. Refrain from using a car wash during the first 30 to 60 days after your vehicle has been refinished. When washing the vehicle, use mild detergents designed for automotive washing and cool water. Use soft sponges or clean rags. Always wash your vehicle in a shaded area. Waxing and buffing are good preventive medicine for your vehicle. Not only does it help the paint shine, but it serves as a water and dirt repellent. Be sure to follow manufacturers' instructions.

Wait 120 days before applying wax to newly finished surfaces. Ask Fender Mender to recommend a quality wax.

Window tinting can be helpful in protecting the vehicle's interior from heat and sun damage. Check with your state Department of Transportation for regulations on window tinting.

All gasoline, windshield wiper fluid and antifreeze spills should be wiped clean immediately. Ice and snow should be brushed off and not scraped.

A qualified paint technician at Fender Mender can repair and touch up scrapes and scratches, which will help prevent corrosion.