1. Wash regularly — and the right way
Dust and humidity sitting on paint in the sun cause spots and fading. A regular foam wash loosens dirt before any contact and reduces swirl marks.
Avoid washing in direct midday sun, and never wipe dry dust off with a cloth — that’s the fastest route to scratches.
2. Put a protective layer on the paint
A nano ceramic coating makes the paint repel water and dust and keeps the gloss longer. If you drive a lot on highways, PPF on the front protects it from stone chips.
3. Reduce the heat inside the car
Heat rejection window tint reflects a large share of the heat before it reaches the cabin, so the A/C cools faster and the seats and steering wheel stay cooler. Choose a film with high heat rejection, while staying within the tint levels permitted in the UAE.
4. Don’t forget the interior
Heat and humidity encourage odours and stains inside the car. A full interior clean with sanitising every so often protects the seats and the whole interior and keeps the cabin fresh.
- Use a windscreen sunshade when parked.
- Park in the shade whenever you can.
- Don’t leave aerosols or bottles in a hot car.
5. Polish when the paint fades
If the colour looks dull or swirl marks show in the sun, a polish brings back the original colour without a respray — ideally followed by a ceramic coating to lock the result in.
