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Paint protection for your vehicle is very important.  Vehicles, whether they are used or brand new cost a lot of money and are one of our second biggest purchases that we make in a lifetime and they can be a major investment.  Therefore, you will want to look after your pride and joy for as long as possible. If not the resale value of your vehicle will be decreased immensely too.

Paint protection is a great investment to protect against road salt and the weather elements amongst other things.  It will make a difference to the appearance of your vehicle and it will save the driver from having to also wash and wax the car so often too.  It will protect your vehicle for years to come and will keep the vehicles market value with good paintwork intact.

Any top coatings of wax and oil etc must be removed properly from the car first.  Incorrect application can often result in swirl marks and scratches which would then be very difficult to remove. If it is applied over chemicals that are harmful, insects that have been squashed on your paintwork etc, the treatment will seal everything in which could then potentially cause more damage to your vehicle. Most cars paint work will fade and deteriorate over time though.  A paintwork protection product though will help immensely against all the above from happening.

Car dealers will often offer you paint protection when you buy your new vehicle possibly allowing you to include it in a finance option too.  As with most things you can get various options and various prices for paint protection. The most important thing though is to get the protection applied by a professional as the performance and durability comes down to the application of the product.

Nano Ceramic Technology

Unlike some other paint protection products which need additional applications, nano ceramic technology bonds to the vehicle meaning you only need one application, it will not wash away or breakdown over time. Darren from Supremecoat said “Ceramic coating also has hydrophobic qualities. This means that any liquids that come into contact with the vehicle, will just bead up and roll of, along with any dirt or grime.” But it isn’t just protection from liquids, it also has other environmental benefits. UV rays from the sun can cause paintwork to fade or oxidise over time but because of it’s bonding technology a ceramic coating can reduce the effects of oxidisation. It’s not wonder so many motorists are turning to a nano-ceramic option for their vehicle.

Whichever protection you consider for your vehicle you need to really think about what an investment it would be for your vehicle.   Many people would pay a lot to keep their vehicle looking as pristine as when it came out of the showroom.

The Formula 1 pitstop is an exciting feature of a motor race that relies on immense skill from the race team and great tactics. Many a race has been won in the pit, with the best teams now getting everything done in well under 10 seconds. How does it all work?

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Prior planning

The race team and strategists will plan ahead when the driver should pull into the pit and will load the car with exactly the amount of fuel to get to this point. The driver is informed during the race, and the pit crew scrambles together. The driver will enter the pit lane at about 80km/h.

Team work

The driver must be able to stop exactly where the crew is waiting; otherwise, valuable time is lost. Each team member will know exactly what their own very specific role is and will have rehearsed many times. There will be someone at the front jack, someone at the rear jack, and another two members of the crew for each wheel once the car is jacked up just a couple of inches off the ground. Of this pair, one will operate the gun to take off the central retaining nut while the other swaps the wheel. The gun operator then replaces the nut. This is all done in roughly three seconds!

The car is also refuelled during the pitstop at a staggering rate of 12 litres per second.

Meanwhile, the driver is preparing to get back on the track. Although speed is limited in the pit lane, once he passes the line he is clear to get back up to race speed.

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If you would like more information from those on the ground about what happens during an F1 pitstop, there is a great guide on the F1 website.

Alternatively, get up close yourself and go to a race. There is nowhere quite like Silverstone for a bit of home-crowd support, with the F1 Paddock Club Britain a great way to get involved. A specialist events company such as https://edgeglobalevents.com/f1-paddock-club/britain/ can arrange everything for you.

With the popularity of F1 as big as it is, you can always be confident the races will be shown on television; however, nothing beats the experience of watching live and hearing the roar of the crowd and the squeal of the engines.

Travelling by car with a group of friends can be a wonderful way to explore or simply a way to reach a holiday destination. If you’re all travelling within the same vehicle, it is simple to keep things fun and entertaining. The challenge comes if you’ll be using separate cars. Inspired by the fun group adventures enjoyed by classic car and motorcycle clubs, here are ways you and your friends can have a great journey to your destination or simply entertaining scenic drives. These can be great ways to keep everyone happy if the people in your group don’t all share the same love of the open road.

1. Scavenger Hunt

You may think of scavenger hunts as taking place around your neighbourhood but road trips can be the perfect time. Have one team of scavengers per vehicle and give them each a list of items or sights to collect. The easiest way is to have them take pictures of the items on their list as they find them. Keep things interesting by creating a challenging list and assigning a different number of points for the various items on the list. Provide a deadline for when all teams have to reach the end point so that you’ll reward teams that are more strategic in their choices in the items to collect. Once everyone checks in at your final destination, you can review all the pictures together and calculate the points for each team.

Scavenger hunt items can be as general as “cow” or include particular types of plants or buildings. They can be as specific as individual scenic landmarks or towns along the way. To make it more interesting, have people include their team members in the picture with each item on their list. Your scavenger list can also include collecting pictures of teams completing activities like eating cookies from a specific bakery or standing in the middle of a village’s fountain.

2. Number Plates

Each car or person in your group can try to spy as vehicle number plates from as many different locations as possible. This can be a fun activity to help keep children entertained during a long drive. You can even use it as a way to encourage them to learn more about different countries and regions.

3. Rally Route

You can have set points for each car to visit on the way to the final destination. Stopping at a specific restaurant can be a good way for the vehicles in your group to catch up if they become separated in traffic. Then everyone can enjoy a meal, beverage, or pitstop together before resuming the journey.

4. BINGO

Create bingo cards for each person to play. Each bingo square should include one item to try to see along the way. From a horse and buggy to a church or road signs, list various things they should try to spot. Ideally, the cards used by each person should have the items arranged differently. That will make it more exciting to see who gets a bingo first, even if everyone sees the same things during the drive. Another option is to simply create a list of items to see along the way and then the winner will be the person or team who spies the most items on the list.

5. Sing-a-Long

Singing songs together is a classic part of any road trip. Thanks to modern technology, you aren’t limited to singing with the people within your vehicle. Use your phone’s Bluetooth technology to enjoy a sing-a-long with other cars. Another option is to have the occupants of the cars take turns singing or make a competition of it.