Car care in winter: 5 helpers that will make your life easier

Winter is one of the most demanding seasons for cars. Road salt, dirt, frost, fogged-up and frozen windows, and frozen doors are not exceptions, but everyday realities. That's why it makes sense to have products on hand that not only address appearance, but also functionality, safety, and comfort. Here are five products we can't imagine winter driving without.

1. Gyeon Q²M Bug & Grime – quickly deals with salt and road grime

Road salt is one of the most aggressive contaminants that car paint has to contend with in winter. It easily settles on the surface, penetrates minor damage, and accelerates corrosion. At the same time, it damages the protective layers of the paint, so the sooner you get rid of it, the better. However, regular washing with car shampoo or active foam is often not enough to remove salt. Most of these products have a neutral to alkaline pH, which does not dissolve salt effectively enough. This is where Gyeon Q²M Bug & Grime comes in. Thanks to its slightly more acidic composition, it copes with salt much better and reliably removes road grime. It is easy to use – spray it on the surface, leave it to work for a short time, and rinse thoroughly. This is often enough to make the car look clean at first glance, which is usually fine in winter.

2. ADBL Frost Eater – immediate removal of frost from glass

Morning frost on windows is one of the most annoying winter rituals, and scraping glass is not only inconvenient but often unnecessarily aggressive. Mechanical ice removal can damage the glass, wipers, and seals over time, and it is definitely not an ideal solution for everyday use. ADBL Frost Eater allows you to remove frost quickly and safely, without the need for physical intervention. Just spray it on the frozen glass, let it work for a short time, and the ice will start to loosen on its own. The advantage is its fast action even at lower temperatures and its gentleness on the surfaces it comes into contact with. The result is clean glass in a matter of seconds and a calmer start to every winter morning. An added bonus is its reliable function on frozen locks, which comes in handy in freezing temperatures more often than one would like.

3. Dodo Juice Spirited Away – gentle antifreeze mixture for windshield washers

Dodo Juice Spirited Away is a concentrated antifreeze mixture for windshield washers, resistant to temperatures as low as −40 °C, which solves a common winter problem – frozen liquid and water residue on the glass after thawing. These can refreeze in a short time and significantly impair visibility. Spirited Away effectively cleans the windshield, helps remove moisture, and reduces the risk of immediate refreezing. At the same time, it is extremely gentle on the surfaces it comes into contact with. It does not damage rubber seals or wipers and is safe for liquid wipers and more resistant synthetic or hybrid waxes, so you don't have to worry about using it in combination with paint protection, for example on the roof of your car. The mixture can be diluted according to the season – in summer in a ratio of 1:6, in winter 1:3. From one package, you can prepare up to 3.5 liters of effective solution, which is a significantly higher quality and, above all, safer alternative to common winter mixtures from gas stations.

4. Soft99 Glaco DX – maximum water-repellent effect and better visibility even at lower speeds

Let's stay with glass for a moment, because visibility is crucial in winter. Soft99 Glaco DX is one of the classic liquid windshield wipers from Japanese company Soft99, but it stands out from the Glaco range in one respect – it offers the strongest hydrophobic effect of all Glaco coatings, including the best-selling Glaco Ultra. This allows for very fast water drainage from the windshield at speeds of approximately 45 km/h or higher, which you will appreciate especially in the city and on country roads, where you don't normally drive at high speeds. Glaco DX also helps prevent dirt buildup and frost formation, so the glass stays clean longer and is much easier to maintain. A big advantage is its extremely easy and quick application, which anyone can do. The coating lasts around 3-4 months, which easily covers the entire winter season, and one package is enough for a surprisingly large number of applications.

5. Gyeon Q²M Preserve – protection of rubber seals against frost and cracking

Gyeon Q²M Preserve is primarily known as a high-quality plastic revitalizer, but it has an even more important use in winter. It helps protect rubber seals around doors, trunk lids, and other parts of the car body from drying out, cracking, and freezing. Simply apply a thin layer to soften the rubber and create a protective film on its surface. This significantly reduces the risk of doors or the trunk freezing to the seals on frosty days. It's a little extra work that pays off handsomely in winter and saves you unpleasant surprises and unnecessary damage to the seals.

Winter is unforgiving to cars, but with a little preparation, it can become more of a routine than a daily struggle.

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