How To Keep Your Vehicle Looking Brand New

There are numerous preventative measures you can take to be sure your vehicle is protected throughout the seasons. These become especially useful as winter arrives and your vehicle is exposed to road salts and other harmful elements. Here are some things you can do to prevent rust and corrosion from deteriorating your vehicle.

1. Rust Proofing

Rust proofing, if done every year, can add years to your vehicle's life by preventing the start of rust from ever forming. This is especially useful to new vehicle owners, or those who've had their vehicles repainted. 

Rust proofing is done with a light liquid, pressurized spray that is designed to stop rust from forming. The spray is applied to inside body sections and hidden areas of your vehicle, such as joints, fold, seams and spot welds. These areas are highly vulnerable to rust formation, and rust proofing prevents it from starting.

2. Undercoating 

Another highly vulnerable area for rust formation on your vehicle is the undercarriage. The undercarriage of your vehicle is routinely exposed to gravel, salt, rocks and other road debris that will cause harsh damage if left unprotected. 

Undercoating is a rubber and petroleum based product that's applied to the undercarriage and wheel wells of your vehicle. There are 3 components that make up undercoating.

• Latex Rubber - this lets the coating move and expand to adjust to changing temperatures
• Plastic Resin - this increases the durability and lifespan of the product
• Tar - provides sealed protection against moisture, salt and other debris that has a potential to cause rust. This also makes your ride smoother by creating a barrier against rocks and road noise

Undercoating will ultimately increase increase the life of your vehicle while simultaneously making your ride smoother and more comfortable. This treatment only needs to be done once, because undercoating is guaranteed for the life of your vehicle.

3. 3M Paint Protection

We've covered how to protect the hidden areas of your vehicle, such as seams, welds and the undercarriage. The next step is protecting the paint and outer surfaces of your vehicle with 3M paint protection. 

A clear film is carefully applied to the vehicle's surface, including challenging grill work, wheel openings, bumpers and other areas that require extra safeguard.

• Provides a clear, virtually invisible urethane protective coating
• Shields against stones, sand, bugs and road debris
• Boosts vehicle trade in value
• Lifetime guarantee for as long as you own your vehicle

The film is virtually invisible and acts as a shield against moisture and other debris to help keep your vehicle looking new for years to come. 

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

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Professional Auto Detailing from Auto Truck Depot

As well as being a primary retail outlet for automotive parts and accessories in Canada, Auto Truck Depot is also a convenient location for protective services and vehicle treatments such as professional detailing.

Auto Truck Depot provides full interior and exterior automotive detailing to enhance and protect your vehicle. Our full service includes a cleaning and polishing inside and out to leave your vehicle looking flawless. We provide a full cleaning of windows, dash, vents, console; vacuuming and shampoo of upholstery and carpets, and full waxing of all painted surfaces. We will clean your engine, clean and wax your wheels, polish all chrome surfaces, and leave your vehicle looking showroom new.

SILVER:

• Hand wash exterior
• Full exterior waxing
• Vacuum carpets, mats, seats and trunk
• Detail dash, door panels, rockers and console
• Clean windows
• Shine tires
• Air freshener

GOLD:

• Hand wash exterior
• Pressure wash door jams, fender wells and floor mats
• Degrease engine, wheels and tires
• Vacuum complete interior and trunk
• Shampoo carpets and seats
• Detail dash, console, door panels, glove box, rocker panels and weather moldings
• Clean windows
• Full hand wax and tire shine
• Air freshener

PLATINUM:

• Hand wash exterior
• Pressure wash door jams, fender wells and floor mats
• Degrease engine, wheels and tires
• Vacuum complete interior and trunk
• Shampoo all carpets, seats and trunk
• Detail dash, console, door panels, glove box, rocker panels and weather moldings
• Treat all leather and weather moldings
• Scotch guard seats
• Polish, hand wax and chrome wheels and bumpers
• Tire treatment
• Complete vacuum
• Clean windows
• Full hand wax and tire shine
• Air freshener

Take a look at some of our other automotive protection and care services such as 3M Paint Protection, Window Tinting and Undercoating.

If you have any questions, or wish to book and appointment, you can get a hold of us at:

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

info@autotruckdepot.ca

www.autotruckdepot.ca

Winterize Your Vehicle at Auto Truck Depot

Winter is a word that many of us in Canada don't like to use. This could be for a variety of reasons, whether it's an aversion to the difficult  climate that comes with it or simply the lack of warm, sunny days. But winter isn't the end, my friends! We are Canadians, and what do we do in the face of cold, snow, and adversity? We bundle up, pad our gear, and truck on nonetheless! Don't let winter slow you, or your vehicle! Bring your truck, car, or van in to Auto Truck Depot and we will get you set to ensure that the winter conditions don't inhibit or damage it. We may be a couple months away, but it's never too late to get your truck in order.

Undercoating is just one of many options that the Auto Truck Depot offers to keep your vehicle in tip top shape. Salt is great for keeping ice off the roads and preventing slippery conditions, but when you're cruising at highway speeds that salt is flung up into the underside of your vehicle.

There's a lot of important stuff down there, like your muffler, oil pan, exhaust, and countless other pieces of metal that make your vehicle run smoothly. A buildup of salt is bad enough, but when mixed with water it provides the perfect breeding ground for colonies of rust. Our professionals will apply undercoating to protect your vehicle's guts not just from rust, but also guard against impacts from rocks and other road debris to prevent cracking and other damage. Not only that, but undercoating will even dampen vibrations and travel noise! For more details, check out the link above.

It isn't just your vehicle's underbelly that is subject to rust. Until we stop building our vehicles with steel, the majority of their components can rust. On the surface, rust can be an annoyance, damaging your vehicle's paint and panels and leaving it looking old and worn. But that's not the worst scenario. Deep inside the crevices of your truck, there are hundreds upon hundreds of spot welds, joints, elbows, and other vulnerable locations. Salt and moisture build up in out of sight places is often overlooked and is nearly impossible to clean. The result? Patches of rust forming on the chassis of your vehicle, on support columns, sway bars, axles, and countless other places. If left unchecked, these rust patches can severely damage the steel and affect the structural integrity of your vehicle. Our professionals will apply Rust Check to help stop the formation of rust, and even remove some of it! Check out our services page to find out more!

We also perform the highly precise task of applying paint protection film on your vehicle. This film not only helps seal out moisture to aide rustproofing agents, it also protects your paint from rocks, bugs, and other road debris that could cause chips and peeling paint.

A dirty vehicle interior can not only be gross and annoying, it can also present health hazards. Buildup of insects, eggs, dust, dirt, and other materials that may have been dragged in by your boots and clothes can lead to colds, allergy problems, and many other inconveniences. Besides, who wants to sit for hours in a dirty car? Don't wait for spring cleaning, bring your vehicle in to Auto Truck Depot for our professional detailing, and we will ensure that when you're sitting in your car keeping warm this winter, you'll be comfortable.

We offer a wide variety of interior cleaning services and packages, including leather and fabric protection to prevent stains and make cleanup easier, and various interior and exterior detailing packages. Check them out and make sure your vehicle is ready for the upcoming winter months!

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

info@autotruckdepot.ca

www.autotruckdepot.ca

Happy Mother's Day from Auto Truck Depot

On Sunday, one of the most important days of the year comes around. It's so important because without our mothers, none of us would be where we are today. She was one of the people who helped raise you and make you who you are today.

So remember, this Mother's Day make sure you thank her, show her how much you appreciate her because without her sacrifices and hard work, you wouldn't be here. And we know that there are all kinds of different mothers out there, from the stay-at-home mom to adventurous outdoorswomen. So if you're still trying to find a great gift for your mother this year, come to Auto Truck Depot, and help your mom let out her inner adventurer.

Running Boards

Running Boards are sure to add class and style to any vehicle, from an SUV to a pickup truck. Among the most popular are the Aries AdvantEdge, a running board whose unique eight sided design offers a combination of rugged style and aerodynamic looks. Give your mom the gift of style this year, and improve her truck or SUV's look with running boards.

Seat Protectors

Does your mother spend a lot of time out of doors? Nothing would mean more than for you to organize some mother-child time adventuring in nature. Go for a hike, or a bike, or take the ATVs out for a spin. Then surprise her with brand new Aries Seat Defenders when you get back to the vehicle covered in muck. Made from high quality materials with a double sided design, she'll never have to worry about wrecking her vehicle's seats again.

Auto Care Services

Auto Truck Depot offer a range of vehicle care services including professional Rust Proofing and Undercoating application, 3M Paint Protection Film, and multiple levels of Auto Detailing. These services are often overlooked by people. Treat your mom to a clean, well protected car!

If you want to make sure you mother gets the perfect gift, try an Auto Truck Depot Gift Card! For more information on these and other products, or to book a service appointment, contact us at:

Auto Truck Depot

107, 42 Ave SW, Calgary, Alberta

Toll Free: 1-855-253-4330

Local: 1-403-253-4330

info@autotruckdepot.ca

www.autotruckdepot.ca

Automotive Deliveries Delayed

Have you recently ordered some 3M paint protection film for your vehicle? Or maybe you ordered a new truck stereo or even a new truck altogether? Whatever the case may be, if your delivery is coming from the Port of Baltimore, it could be a little (or even a lot!) on the late side.

Sadly, it has been reported that a dockworker strike in the area has caused several automotive deliveries to be delayed. While the companies mainly affected by the strike are BMW, Mazda, and Fiat, which all have distribution plants in the area, many other deliveries from around the country are getting delayed during the transit process because of the harrowing strike.

The strike featured a 2000 member walkout due to a contractual dispute between local workers and the Steamship Trade Association of Baltimore. Automotive manufacturers aren’t commenting on the strike (or on when you can expect that 3M paint protection film you ordered to arrive), but all are hoping it will end soon. Until it does (and hopefully after too!), you can check out the great accessories at Auto Truck Depot, a company that is unaffected by the strike and that won’t keep you waiting!

3M Paint Protection Film: An Auto Care Service Product

One auto care service product, available from Auto Truck Depot, is 3M paint protection film. This special film is meant to be used on vehicles in order to keep them protected and in pristine shape. The main purpose of the tape is to keep moisture away, because, over time, excessive moisture buildup can cause paint to fade and look dingy. Most people try to fix these problems with waxes and/or polishes, and while these may improve color and shine temporarily, they are not long term fixes and provide no real protection for the automobile. That is not the case with the protection film, however. It steps in where waxes and finishes leave off and keeps your automobile looking great for years to come.

You don’t even have to go to the trouble of installing the protection film yourself if you choose to go through Auto Truck Depot. The professionals there will apply the product on every nook and cranny of your truck, including the tough spots like around grillwork, wheel openings, bumpers, and more. Best of all, once installed, you will enjoy protection from the film for many years to come. All you have to do is keep your automobile clean and have the film checked out on a regular basis.

If you stay on top of things, professionals can alert you whenever small repairs are necessary to keep the film looking great and working well. This way, you can make these inexpensive repairs without having to go to the trouble of buying an entirely new film cover, thereby allowing you to get even more use and durability out of your film. Your vehicle will thank you for investing in Auto Truck Depot’s auto care service.

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