Tips for taking care of rainproof glasses in the rainy season
According to a car repair technician at Ninety Eight Auto (Cat Lai ward, Ho Chi Minh City), in the rainy season, when driving, the wipers must ensure the ability to clean water on the windshield to maintain visibility. When oil film or stains appear on the windshield causing water to not drain evenly, users can clean and remove the windshield surface with appropriate solution.
For waterproof coatings or nano coatings for windshields, technicians recommend that car owners should not arbitrarily do it themselves if they do not have appropriate experience and equipment. Because if the coating is not evenly distributed on the glass surface, it may create a difference in thickness.
At that time, the wiper blade may operate unstablely on different surface areas. In the position of thick coating, the wiper can be obstructed and create vibrations, jerks or noise when operating. These manifestations can affect the driver's glass cleaning ability and vision, especially when it rains heavily.
Because the windshield is directly related to visibility, tasks such as waterproofing should be performed by professionals. Car owners can prioritize simple operations such as cleaning and removing oil film on the windshield with appropriate products.
The undercarriage needs to be cleaned after passing through water
Besides the windshield, the chassis system also needs to be noted during the rainy season, especially for vehicles that regularly move through wet roads or areas at risk of flooding.
According to the technician, after the car passes through a watery area, the car owner should clean the undercarriage to remove mud and dirt clinging to it. This helps limit the situation of dirt and moisture lingering for a long time on the details underneath the car, thereby contributing to reducing the risk of corrosion.
In particular, it should not be assumed that as long as the water does not exceed the wheels, the car will be safe. The ability to pass through flooded areas depends on the design of each car model, the position of the air intakes, ground clearance and manufacturer recommendations.
With electric vehicles, users are even more required to comply with the flooding limits prescribed by the manufacturer. Do not apply the operating capacity of one model to other models.
Vehicles over flooded water, need early inspection
If the car is flooded or passes through deep water, subsequent inspection is necessary. Water can affect many systems, including engines, lubricants and electrical components, depending on the flood level and design of the car.
In case the car passes through water and then shows signs of abnormal operation, the car owner should not continue to use it as usual. Taking the car to a garage or maintenance facility for inspection helps determine the actual condition.
According to technicians, for heavily flooded vehicles, oils and solutions that are at risk of being affected by water need to be checked and replaced according to the actual condition and technical instructions of the manufacturer. In particular, engine oil needs to be checked if there is suspicion that water has entered.
Car owners should also not just rely on whether the car is still starting or moving to conclude that the vehicle is not affected. Some problems may not appear immediately and are only detected through inspection or after operation.
