Protect by Dehum

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 😍⠀
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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? 🏎⠀
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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 🤤⠀
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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 🏎✨⠀
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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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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 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' 🐸⠀
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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✨👇⠀
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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 😎

What classic car do you dream about driving this winter? ❄️⠀
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While some classics are better off sheltering from harsh conditions, models like the Mercedes-Benz G500, debuted in 1978 as a stripped-down, go-anywhere SUV built to survive anything. Since then, G-wagons have made a name for themselves as status symbols, and are common sites on city streets as well as tough terrain. Still, in their last 40 years, the Mercedes-Benz G500 has maintained its hardy DNA, making it one of the ultimate classic winter vehicles. ⠀
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Did you know? 🤔 The first styling mock-up for what would become the G-Wagon is created out of wood in 1973.

The cost behind protecting your beloved car 💸⠀
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1️⃣ The challenge: Humidity⠀
Humidity in the UK is high. We have one of the highest average relative humidity (RH), sitting at an average 0f 80%. This is bad news for car owners as iron begins to rust at 50%RH, steel will rust at 80%RH and mould growth is encouraged by humidity above 65%RH. And if the RH is too low, leather interiors will dry out and crack.⠀
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2️⃣ The solution⠀
There’s a number of routes car owners go down to protect their cars. These include heating the garage space, refrigeration dehumidification and desiccant dehumidification, but some of these solutions are more effective and cost-effective than others.⠀
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3️⃣ The cost⠀
There’s a big difference in the amount of energy required to control the environmental RH depending on the solution. Heating an average garage using 6.037kw, refrigeration dehumidification uses 4.877kw, while one of our desiccant dehumidifiers only uses up 1.61kw of energy. If it costs 12p per kW, our solution could save you as much as £4745.74 on your annual electricity bill.⠀
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Read more about the running costs here - https://bit.ly/34x7nX0⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

Tips on storing your classic car through the Winter ❄⠀
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Today marks the equinox, so as temperatures drop, we thought we’d get you prepared for with some tips on storing your classic car safely through the winter 👇⠀
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1️⃣ Remove the biggest threat: moisture
The UK has one of the highest relative humidities in the world, at an average of 80% RH- but this level increases in the winter months. High environmental humidity combined with winter temperature will causes condensation and in your car, causing corrosion, rust, mould and other problems that are bad for the health, value and longevity of a classic car. However, low humidity is also a problem, causing leather interiors will dehydrate and crack.⠀

The Solution? A desiccant dehumidifier regulates the relative humidity of your environment within a preset window to protect your car through its winter storage.⠀
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2️⃣ Prepare 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.⠀
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3️⃣Check the levels and treat the fuel⠀
Make sure your antifreeze is topped up at the right concentration to prevent problems like split radiators and use a premix windscreen washer with distilled water to prevent the water from freezing. Add a stabilising product to the fuel tank and to prevent it from attracting water and separating.
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4️⃣ Don’t forget the battery
Classic cars can use electricity even when it’s not ‘running’. Use an electronic battery trickle charger to leave plugged in to keep your battery topped up, otherwise, you could find it needs replacing.⠀

5️⃣ Clean your car thoroughly⠀
Wash, wax and polish your car. This will remove dirt, including things like dead insects and bird droppings which can be acidic, preventing corrosion and paint damage.

If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

Check out the classic Ferrari Dino 246 GT- this model was produced from 1968 to 1976 😍⠀
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Ferrari has so many iconic classic cars to choose from- which is your favourite? 🤔

How to prepare your car’s engine for storage ✨⠀
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We store our cars so that we can protect them but without the right preparation and precautions, your engine can suffer.⠀
Here are a few steps you can take to look after your car’s engine when it’s in storage👇⠀
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1️⃣Preparing the fuel⠀
What you do with the fuel depends on how long you’re going to store your car for. If you’re not storing your car for an extended period of time, simply make sure the fuel tank is full. This stops condensation building up inside the tank and contaminating the fuel or even causing rust.⠀
If you’re storing your car for longer than a year, you will need to bear in mind that fuel is perishable, and diesel and petrol will stay fresh for up to a year in an air-tight container. However, if exposed to air, it will degrade much faster. Adding additives to your fuel will help stabilise it and prevent internal damage.⠀
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2️⃣Oil and filter change⠀
Carrying out an oil and filter change before you put your car into storage will prevent dirty oil from clogging up the engine.⠀
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3️⃣Control environmental humidity⠀
The last thing you want in your engine is rust. However, as the UK has one of the highest average relative humidity in the world (80% RH), our vehicles are almost always surrounded by water particles in the air. ⠀
To protect your car engine in storage, you need the relative humidity regulated within a preset window (e.g. 40-50% RH). This can be achieved with a bespoke desiccant dehumidifier, created bespoke for your car's garage.⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

Orange luxury for this Bentley Continental GT interior 🍊🤤⠀
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The last thing you want with leather interiors is humidity problems that cause damp or cracked leather, so humidity-controlled storage space should be essential to effectively protect an interior such as this ✅

Just a little bit of sun is always an excuse to take the roof down- especially is your car looks as good as this Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider 😍⠀

What's your dream soft-top car? Comment below 👇

How does humidity affect your car? 🏎⠀
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1️⃣Moisture in ambient air causes rust⠀
The impact of humidity depends on how much moisture is in the air. Relative Humidity (RH) is the most common way to measure humidity. It shows how close the air is to being saturated - i.e. how much water vapour there is in the air compared to how much there could be at that temperature. ⠀
The UK has an average RH 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.⠀
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2️⃣ Damp and mould⠀
The moisture in the air will also get into the interior of your car. If you have an expensive leather interior, this is the last thing you want. An RH of 65%-100% will promote mould growth, and so the answer is that you’ll need to store your car effectively away from high humidity levels.⠀
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3️⃣ Damage in storage without the right solution⠀
So we know that storage (such as a garage) can be the answer, but not on its own. A desiccant dehumidifier removes moisture from the environment and replaces it with conditioned air. You can control the RH to of your storage unit to your own specifications so it’s not too humid or too dry. ⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

1962 AC Ace - Produced by AC Cars of Thames Ditton, England, from 1953 to 1963 😍 ⠀
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Did you Know? 🤔 The British Ace chassis then went on to be used in the production of the American AC Cobra in ‘62.

Four Commandments for Maintaining a Classic Car 🏎⠀
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Classic car care doesn’t have to be difficult, but there are just a few things you’ll need to do to keep it in top condition?👇⠀
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1️⃣ Oil. Water. Brake Fluid. ⠀
Like any care with an internal combustion engine, you will need to keep these three components topped up so that your classic car can run and doesn’t overheat. ⠀
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2️⃣ Drive at least once a month⠀
Using your classic car once a month should keep things ticking over nicely, and you can monitor its performance. If you leave it in one spot, the tires will degrade faster, which can lead to leaks developing as the rubber cracks.⠀
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3️⃣ Keep clean and shiny⠀
Any classic car owner knows the importance of having their vehicle looking its best- but this doesn’t need to be complicated. A bucket, soft rag, and an automotive wash soap (other soaps can damage the paintwork) and finish will do the trick.
A dirty car can cause damp problems- for example- dirt in the carpets can hold damp and start the rusting process of the undercarriage. ⠀
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4️⃣ Store appropriately⠀
‘Storing’ your classic car outside in the UK is pretty much a no-go. Dirt or gravel surfaces will contain moisture and speed the degradation of your car, while the sunlight will age the paint and bake the interior, which can lead to more moisture-related issues.
Appropriate storage should be in a brick or wooden unit that is humidity-controlled so that your car isn’t at risk of rusting, mould problems, dry, cracked leather seats and more. ⠀
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A desiccant dehumidifier is what proper classic car care looks like. Control the relative humidity of your storage space to your ideal specification with ease. ⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

The Jaguar XK120 roadster (+ dashboard) 😍
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Manufactured between 1948 and 1954 with swooping lines and traditional British styling, the XK is the quintessential grand touring car in the Jaguar range.

What's your all-time favourite Jag? Let us know in the comments!

What can you do to prolong the life of your classic car tyres? 🤔⠀
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Any classic car owner will know that simply updating a classic car with standard modern tyres takes something very important away from the car’s look, feel and driving experience. And for older vintage models, modern tyres are a complete no-go. ⠀
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Tyres don’t last as long as the rest of your classic car, but they’re crucial to enjoying your car’s performance at its best- and with the right techniques that go beyond usual tyre maintenance, you won’t need to get them replaced as often. ⠀
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1️⃣ Remove weight ⠀
Classic cars aren’t usually used for everyday practicality. Instead, they usually sit in their garage, waiting for the perfect conditions to take to the roads. 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.⠀
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2️⃣ Store correctly⠀
Your choice of garage/ storage for your classic car couldn’t be more important, as most will experience fluctuations in temperature and humidity, damaging the tyres over time.⠀
Moisture is a well-known ageing factor or rubber- so with an average relative humidity of 80% in the UK, classic car tyres stored incorrectly are at risk of failing.⠀
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3️⃣ What’s a cost-effective solution for humidity control?⠀
A desiccant dehumidifier is one solution that regulates the moisture in your environment, keeping the relative humidity within a window that keeps your classic car and its tyres safe from humidity damage as they age.⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

The Alfa Romeo 1900 SS Zagato 😍⠀
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This beauty was produced by Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo between 1954 and 1958, marking the beginning of the manufacturer's post-war boom.⠀
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Do you have a favourite classic 50's car? Comment below!

What conditions are ideal for your classic car storage? 🤔⠀
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Classic car owners pride themselves of taking care of and making improvements to their pride and joy, but how can we make sure it stays protected in its storage space?

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https://automotive.dehum.com/insights/garage-dehumidifier/
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1️⃣ Materials: wooden or brick storage units ⠀
There are storage options like pre-cast concrete units, but these are known to cause the vehicle to sweat, causing corrosion. Garages, primarily wooden and brick ones, are always the best places to store your classic car. ⠀
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2️⃣ Humidity control ⠀
But what about the factors you can’t actually see? Relative humidity(RH) is how much water is in the air relative to the volume it’s able to hold. Above 60% RH, cars will begin to show signs of degradation- the UK’s average RH is 80%, making humidity control an essential aspect of classic car storage.⠀
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3️⃣ What’s a cost-effective solution for humidity control?⠀
With a desiccant dehumidifier bespoke to your classic car’s needs, you can keep the environmental humidity of your storage space at its optimum level⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥

Both made in 1970 which fierce V8 engines, these two muscle cars are iconic to the decade.⠀
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But which do you prefer- The Pontiac GTO or the Dodge Challenger? 🤔

Why is a car cover not a full protective solution for your car? 🤔

Read the full article here 👉https://automotive.dehum.com/insights/classic-car-cover/
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A luxury car cover is often the first investment that people make after their initial purchase- but will it protect your investment?👇⠀
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1️⃣ Protection from UV light and rain ⠀
If your vehicle is parked outside- then a car cover is an effective method of protection against the environment it’s in. The cover can protect from rain and UV light, which will eventually be damaging to the paintwork. ⠀
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2️⃣ Does not protect against rust damage⠀
Rust damage is caused by a high relative humidity (RH) level. Atmospheric moisture always seeks to reach an equilibrium with the materials within it- the effect of this on materials like metals is that it causes rust. Metals begin to show signs of corrosion at 60% RH, and the average RH level in the UK sits at 80%– making it clear why protection is required.⠀
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3️⃣ Car covers can actually accelerate rusting⠀
A reduced airflow accelerates the rate at which moisture (and therefore rust) deposits, so a cover will only succeed at trapping more moisture-filled air, accelerating corrosion.⠀
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4️⃣ What’s a cost-effective solution to reducing maintenance costs?⠀
Over time, your car will suffer the effects of environmental humidity, whether that’s damp in your car, cracked leather seats or rust. You need a conditioned environment to ensure that it’s fully protected. ⠀
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With a desiccant dehumidifier, you can the environmental humidity of your car’s storage space under control. ⠀
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If you have any questions on how to protect your car, please DM us 🔥