We all want to protect our vehicles. Protective measures we may take can include anything from installing SLiPLO Universal Bumper Scrape Guards to shield your paint from rock chips on the road to making sure your vehicle is always locked to prevent theft. Sometimes normal protective measures aren’t enough to protect your vehicle, especially from things like theft. If you need to go the extra mile, getting a kill switch for your vehicle is a great idea. Unlike what you have likely seen in movies, theft protection kill switches are meant to prevent your vehicle from working in the event someone tries to steal it, not to kill the engine once it has already been stolen. There are many different...
The sun is crucial for our survival. It provides energy to sustain the planet’s plant life, shines down rays to keep us warm, and gives us light to see. Despite how wondrous the sun is, it also can be dangerous and cause skin cancer and sunburns. Just like the sun can damage our skin, the sun can also damage our car’s paint. The sun’s ultraviolet rays are what we must pay special attention to. Ultraviolet A radiation, the type that ages and dries out skin, is the type of ultraviolet radiation that causes cracking and chipping of your vehicle’s paint. Ultraviolet B radiation, on the other hand, causes sunburn in humans, and paint fading for vehicles. Just like we would...
Tesla Model Y is a fantastic fully electric vehicle with all of the bells and whistles you would expect from a Tesla vehicle. So that their vehicles can fit the wants and needs of more people, there are different versions of this model such as the Tesla Model Y Performance, the Tesla Model Y Long-Range, and the standard Tesla Model Y. Of course, a Tesla Model Y Performance or Tesla Model Y Long-Range is going to cost you more than the standard version. If you are considering getting the Model Y Performance upgrade, you are likely wondering if it offers enough to justify the cost. The following will overview if the Tesla Model Y Performance Upgrade is worth it: What...
Just like how you would install a SLiPLO Universal Bumper Scrape Guard DIY Kit to protect your bumper from rocks flying through the air on the highway and steep driveways, it is wise to take steps to protect your paint from contaminants including bugs. Many would think that some squished bugs on your hood are no big deal since you can wash them off, but they can actually cause permanent damage to your paint if not removed fast enough. Most insect’s guts are fairly acidic, and this acidity can dissolve your paint’s topcoat or even the paint itself. Although it is unlikely to cause any long-lasting damage if the bug is removed quickly, it’s best to have a protective barrier...
Just about anything that goes out into the sun is susceptible to color changes, including our vehicle’s paint. The sun produces different types of ultraviolet radiation, with two of these types, ultraviolet A radiation and ultraviolet B radiation, being of particular importance when it comes to your vehicle’s paint job. Ultraviolet A radiation has a longer wavelength and is the type of UV radiation that is responsible for skin aging. This wavelength of UV radiation can break down components of your paint and dry it out. This results in cracking and chipping. Ultraviolet B’s wavelength, on the other hand, is shorter and is responsible for sunburn. This is the one that causes color alteration on vehicles and other painted surfaces....
