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Protect by Dehum Leading experts in perserving classic and prestige cars through innovative solutions using garage de

10/12/2020

Are you still buying covers to protect your car? 😂⠀
Did you really buy a classic car just to hide it? 🏎
Or did you buy it to look at it and use it? 🤨⠀
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The is only ONE effective solution to protecting your car.⠀
Protect your investment with THIS classic car storage solution.⠀
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Learn more 👇⠀
www.protectbydehum.com

What can you do to preserve your classic car tyres? 🤔⠀⠀Tyres don’t last as long as the rest of your classic car, and you...
02/12/2020

What can you do to preserve your classic car tyres? 🤔⠀
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Tyres don’t last as long as the rest of your classic car, and you'll always need to replace your car's tyres at some point, but there are steps to make them last longer- and show off your classic car at it's best while you're at it!⠀
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1️⃣ Add a humidity control system to your garage ⠀
Keeping your tyres well away from humidity is essential to protecting them. A desiccant dehumidifier regulates the moisture in your environment, keeping the relative humidity within a preset window. This keeps the humidity at the perfect level to stop rust and mould, while also maintaining the level of moisture that's needed to stop rubber tyres (and leather interiors) from drying up and cracking.⠀
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2️⃣ Store in a cool, dark place⠀
The ideal tyre storage location is a cool space, below 15ºC, as heat has an adverse effect on the rubber compounds. The tyre will begin to dry out, harden, and develop cracks. It may even combust. Dark spaces protected from sunlight are preferable, as UV radiation will reduce the tyre’s durability⠀
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3️⃣ Wash before storing⠀
Washing your tyres to remove any dirt or debris will protect the rubber compound of the tyre. When washing your tyres, keep the point of the pressure washer’s water jet away from the tyre, as it may disconnect the rubber from the web below it, which may cause the tyre to break once it is used again. Before storing tyres, ensure that they are completely dry. The tyres should not come into contact with oils, solvents, or other chemicals at the storage location.⠀
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4️⃣ Remove weight from wheels⠀
Most classic car owners won't drive their car every day- the cars usually sit in their garage, waiting for the prime weather conditions before taking to the roads- however, keeping your car in the same spot can damage the tyres. If your car is staying put, consider raising it off the ground to remove the weight from the wheels. The alternative is to place the car into neutral and roll a few metres up and down the drive twice a month to prevent degradation.⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

Porsche 356 C cabriolet 😍⠀⠀Did you know? 🤔⠀This model was the last revision of the 356 and was introduced back in 1964....
23/11/2020

Porsche 356 C cabriolet 😍⠀
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Did you know? 🤔⠀
This model was the last revision of the 356 and was introduced back in 1964. Experts estimate that less than half of the 76,000 original models still exist.

What’s the problem with ventilating your car’s storage space? 🏎⠀⠀Car enthusiasts and collectors take pride in keeping th...
20/11/2020

What’s the problem with ventilating your car’s storage space? 🏎⠀
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Car enthusiasts and collectors take pride in keeping their cars in tip-top condition, but some techniques are counter-productive. ⠀
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One of those techniques is ventilation, but why do people use it, and why doesn’t it work? 🤔⠀
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In the UK, the average relative humidity (RH) is one of the highest in the world, sitting at 80%. So we usually have plenty of moisture in the air, but what does this mean for your ventilated garage? ⠀
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The UK climate is not your car’s friend. 🌧⠀
As well as an average 80% RH, the UK also experiences big fluctuations in temperature. When the air is warmer, it holds more moisture, but as it cools, it will begin to condense on your car, causing issues like rust and mould.⠀
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The problem with ventilation.💧⠀
One of the main issues with ventilating your garage is that you’re simply drawing in moisture-filled air from outside. Far from solving the issue, you could be introducing even more moisture into the environment. ⠀

A solution that beats ventilation. ✅
A desiccant dehumidifier is a solution that actually solves the problem. It allows you to control the RH of your environment within a preset window, and rest assured that your car is always protected.⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

The Maserati A6G/54 Zagato 🤤⠀⠀Did you know? Production of the A6G/54 took place between 1954 and 1956. There were only 6...
18/11/2020

The Maserati A6G/54 Zagato 🤤⠀
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Did you know? Production of the A6G/54 took place between 1954 and 1956. There were only 60 units made, making this model ultra-rare, explaining the estimated value of around £1.1- £1.5 million 💰

Getting the perfect shine is one of the most satisfying aspects of being a car owner 🏎✨⠀⠀Here's our step by step guide 👇...
17/11/2020

Getting the perfect shine is one of the most satisfying aspects of being a car owner 🏎✨⠀
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Here's our step by step guide 👇⠀
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Step 1️⃣: Control Humidity⠀
If your car's storage isn't humidity controlled, your cars shine could be in trouble. The UK has an average Relative Humidity of 80%, one of the highest averages in the world. This is a problem because steel rusts at 80%RH, while Iron will rust at 50%RH. To effectively control your environment to your specifications, you will need a humidity control system such as one of our bespoke desiccant dehumidifiers. ⠀
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Step 2️⃣: Wash & Dry⠀
Wash your car twice with a high concentration of car wash solution. Almost every treatment to make your car shine requires a thoroughly clean car to begin with- otherwise, you could potentially damage the paintwork by rubbing in loose dirt and debris. ⠀
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Step 3️⃣: Detailing Clay⠀
Ensure your car's paint is perfectly smooth and if not, use a paint-cleaning clay system. To use, break off a piece of clay and work it in your hands until it is completely malleable and flatten it into a small 5cm disk shape. Then glide the clay over the paintwork, you will know an area is complete when you can move the clay across the surface without feeling any catching on the surface. ⠀
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Step 4️⃣: Repair Paint Damage⠀
If you find heavy scuffs or surface scratches, repair these flaws with a fine rubbing compound or scratch remover. Use a 2p coin's worth of product, apply to a buffing pad and rub the product into the surface using circular motions. Once finished, clean any excess product away with microfibre.⠀
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Step 5️⃣: Glaze, Seal & Wax⠀
Bring out your paint's full gloss with a swirl-remover polish with microfiber polishing towel. To seal, use an acrylic resin that cleans, lightly polishes and protects the paint. Finally, use a buffering towel and high-quality carnauba wax to bring out the best shine. This is almost completely insoluble in rain and extremely heat-resistant, so perfect for the British weather.⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

The legendary Maserati 3500 GT 😍⠀⠀This model was produced from 1957-1964. Until this car, Maserati made road cars in ver...
11/11/2020

The legendary Maserati 3500 GT 😍⠀
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This model was produced from 1957-1964. Until this car, Maserati made road cars in very low numbers. However, in response to the demands of individual customers, making road cars was the strategy that set Maserati on a path of longevity and success.

Preserving luxury sports and classic cars in a pristine condition in the UK is a massive challenge to the humidity level...
09/11/2020

Preserving luxury sports and classic cars in a pristine condition in the UK is a massive challenge to the humidity levels. ⠀
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To combat this, we need to understand what humidity is and how it affects the environment around it. Our years of experience gained in helping some of the worlds largest businesses deal with their humidity issues makes us the leading experts on humidity control and storage solutions.⠀
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With a custom-built dehumidifier, you'll be able to prevent 👇⠀
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• Rust (including under the car)⠀
• Cracked paint⠀
• Window seals falling apart⠀
• Condensation and mould⠀
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Want to find out more about how to protect your car? Please DM us 🔥

The 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, overwise affectionally known as 'Frog-Eye' 🐸⠀⠀Did you know? 🤔⠀The Sprite was the world's ...
30/10/2020

The 1960 Austin Healey Sprite, overwise affectionally known as 'Frog-Eye' 🐸⠀
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Did you know? 🤔⠀
The Sprite was the world's first-ever unibody sports car. It’s also made up with parts from a number of other British motor corporations, including suspension from the Austin A35 and the rack-and-pinion steering from the Morris Minor.

Our step by step guide on how to maintain your classic car✨👇⠀⠀Step 1️⃣: Prevent Damage Before it Occurs⠀When it comes to...
23/10/2020

Our step by step guide on how to maintain your classic car✨👇⠀
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Step 1️⃣: Prevent Damage Before it Occurs⠀
When it comes to classic cars, humidity can become a particular nightmare. Not only are you battling with the impacts of high humidity to prevent rusting and the accompanying problems that come with that, but you also have the issue of keeping the interior mould-free as well as stopping the leather from drying out and cracking.⠀
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Step 2️⃣: Self-Maintenance⠀
Regular checks and maintenance you can carry out independently include:⠀
Tyre checks, bulbs, windscreen wipers, fluid levels, air filters, spark plugs, blown fuses, and installing new headlight and tail lights.⠀
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Step 3️⃣: Join a Community⠀
There’s nothing like having access to up-to-date insider knowledge, advice and updates about maintaining your classic car. You can do just that by joining a classic car group, club, community or forum. Don’t let COVID19 stop you- you can get stuck in online- there are plenty of choices when you search on Google, so finding the perfect group to suit you isn’t a problem. ⠀
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Step 4️⃣: Regular Checkups ⠀
While you should ideally take your classic car for an MOT on an annual basis, there are things you can do to look after the vehicle in between checkups.⠀
Most of us are used to taking our ‘everyday’ car in for its annual MOT, but the same rules of roadworthiness may not apply to your classic car. ⠀
In 2018, it was declared that cars built over 40 years ago would be exempt for the annual test. Instead, tests became voluntary. However, it’s still important to check your classic car’s roadworthiness with a regular MOT.⠀
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DM for questions 😎

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