Tips to Take Care of your Sunroof

The popularity of sunroofs today is greater than any time before.  Many vehicle owners may have a sunroof for the first time, while others have had them in their vehicles for years.  Sunroofs are an excellent feature for a vehicle and offer various benefits.  Just like many aspects of a vehicle, however, they do require some maintenance over time.  Failure to follow recommend maintenance may lead the sunroof system to seize, leak, rust, etc.Avoid such issues by taking care of your sunroof following these important maintenance tips.

Sunroof Maintenance Best Practices

You clean your car regularly, right? Well, take some time seasonally to wash off your sunroof. Consider scrubbing the glass exterior while washing the rest of your vehicle. Use a non-ammonia-based cleaning solution on the inside and outside to prevent damages the rubber seal.

Now your sunroof looks fresh and clean, be certain that its functions are not at all hampered. Open your sunroof and then vacuum out any dirt or debris which may be present in the track system where the glass panel slides back and forth. You can wipe down all the moving parts using a cloth and soft bristle toothbrush dipped in a mild cleaning solution.  

One of the most common complaints about sunroofs are leaking issues.  Proper maintenance can prevent you from experiencing a leaky sunroof.  Sunroof systems are inclusive of drainage tubes, which work like a home’s gutter system.  Water enters a drain trough, goes through the drain tubes, and eventually out of the vehicle, typically near the wheel wells of a vehicle.  Just like a gutter, these drain tubes can become clogged with debris.  There are plenty of instructions videos online to help clean these tubes, and your owner’s owner should also contain information on proper maintenance.  You can use compressed air and/or a special wire for clearing any drainage clogs. Use care not to over do it with the air compressor or wire as you’ll want to be careful not to damage or disconnect the drain tubes.  If you have trouble or clearing the drain tubes does not fix the leak, seek professional assistance.

We’ve covered some of the basic maintenance of sunroofs, but what if you’ve followed these tips and still experience problems with your sunroof?  Sunroof systems are made up of many component parts, such as motors, cables, tracks, and lifter arms.  If you experience operation issues with your sunroof, or experienced a broken sunroof needing replacement, then visit a Sunroof Repair Washington D.C. service professional. They have the needed tools and knowledge that make them able to diagnose the problem. Their expertise may help prevent the potential of even bigger issues with your vehicle and they can offer an effective solution.

So, if your sunroof needs professional assistance of you need Sunroof Repair Miami, and then visit Sunroof Express today.