How to Take Better Care of Your Auto Glass

How often do you actually think about windows? Not the PC operating system, silly, the things in your home and on your car. The things you look out of to see things. Our guess is probably not too much. Windows are often things we see through but we don't really see. When it comes to our cars, there are more interesting parts to look at and we often forget that our auto glass performs the essential job of protecting and shielding us from all manner of things on the road. 

Taking care of this group of auto parts is beyond important and we're sure you haven't been doing things quite right. Luckily, Toyota of Orlando is here to help with some great tips!

Easy Ways to Care for Your Auto Glass

If you're not often paying attention to your car's auto glass you'll likely fail to realize just how much punishment your windows and windshield take. Here's how to better care for these Orlando auto parts:

Use the Right Cleaners

Doing the right job requires the right equipment and it pays to use the correct cleaners when cleaning the auto glass in your car. Before you reach for the any glass cleaner you have kicking around, remember that certain substances, especially ammonia, can be harmful to your window tint if you have it installed. Instead, make sure to use a glass-friendly cleaner for your Orlando Toyota windows. 

If you don't have a cleaner kicking around or would rather use something a little more natural, you can make one with a few simple ingredients. Combine warm water, white vinegar, and rubbing alcohol and put it into a spray bottle for an easy and safe cleaning solution. 

Be Gentle When Closing Your Car's Doors

You ever have those days when your car wasn't annoying you but it looked at you funny so you slammed the doors aggressively? Okay, maybe that's a little too accurate a scenario. But, the point is that slamming your car doors is very bad for preserving the health of your Orlando auto glass. Eventually this habit could cause cracks and dings to form which means a replacement is in your future. See, anger costs a lot. 

Another pro tip! If you happen to drive a coupe or a car with frameless windows (you are one with the boujiness), don't close your doors using the windows. Push the doors to close them instead of the windows. Closing by way of the window will eventually damage the motor and they won't be able to roll up and down anymore.

Have a Method for Cleaning Your Orlando Auto Glass

Cleaning your car's windows seems pretty self explanatory, spray and wipe. But, having a methodology for cleaning things up can help you be thorough. Try rolling your windows down a few inches so you can clean the very top and then rolling them back up to clean the bottom. Also try cleaning your windshield after wiping down your dashboard, should you spray dash cleaner or get dust on the Orlando auto glass. 

Keep Sun Exposure to a Limit

You can't just lather your windows with sunscreen (it doesn't work and someone will probably call someone), so what do you do? The sun's harmful rays can damage your cars windows if left unchecked. The answer is to get a little practical with your sun avoidance game. Try parking in shadier spots when you can. Under trees, in the garage, in parking garages, and so on are great places to catch some shade and avoid causing damage to your ride's windows. A sunshade is an excellent way to keep those UVs out of your windshield and keep your cabin cool if you can't always find ample shade. We also recommend tinting your windows for good measure. This way you and your auto glass can stay protected while you're on the road. 

Need help keeping your auto glass in good shape? Toyota of Orlando is here to help! Visit us at 3575 Vineland Road today or chat with us online.