By Ken Geers
You made it past the clunker police, so now what. You can turn your clunker into classic with a few automotive accessories that will change your vehicle appearance without sending you to the poor house. Start with the automotive interior, that's where you spend your time and will get the most driving pleasure. Car mats should be the first thing to replace. If you are on a budget a nice universal set will freshen the interior just fine. For a little more money go with custom fit car mats. It is a nicer look and these mats are less likely to slide around. Most suppliers are willing to send color samples for color verification, if you ask.
Seat covers are another automotive accessory that seems to really pay dividends. With the number of patterns and materials that are available, you are sure to find a seat cover to please. There are universal fit seat covers available but they are generally not a good choice. A universal seat cover has play in it and is not as eye-catching as a custom fit seat cover.
For the automotive exterior, work on the paint finish to get your most bang for the buck. Most car paint finishes can use some help in the paint luster department. Over time the sun, acid rain, and road debris act to lessen the glow of your paint finish. A good auto paint sealant will change all that. Spend some time preparing the paint surface with a good nonabrasive rubbing compound then apply a true paint sealant. A wax or polish are short lived. A sealant will bond to the paint surface and create a paint luster that will last a long time.
Any of these three automotive accessories will add value to your vehicle. Do all three and, who knows, you could go from clunker to classic.
You made it past the clunker police, so now what. You can turn your clunker into classic with a few automotive accessories that will change your vehicle appearance without sending you to the poor house. Start with the automotive interior, that's where you spend your time and will get the most driving pleasure. Car mats should be the first thing to replace. If you are on a budget a nice universal set will freshen the interior just fine. For a little more money go with custom fit car mats. It is a nicer look and these mats are less likely to slide around. Most suppliers are willing to send color samples for color verification, if you ask.
Seat covers are another automotive accessory that seems to really pay dividends. With the number of patterns and materials that are available, you are sure to find a seat cover to please. There are universal fit seat covers available but they are generally not a good choice. A universal seat cover has play in it and is not as eye-catching as a custom fit seat cover.
For the automotive exterior, work on the paint finish to get your most bang for the buck. Most car paint finishes can use some help in the paint luster department. Over time the sun, acid rain, and road debris act to lessen the glow of your paint finish. A good auto paint sealant will change all that. Spend some time preparing the paint surface with a good nonabrasive rubbing compound then apply a true paint sealant. A wax or polish are short lived. A sealant will bond to the paint surface and create a paint luster that will last a long time.
Any of these three automotive accessories will add value to your vehicle. Do all three and, who knows, you could go from clunker to classic.
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