Winter in Canada is no small challenge for your vehicle. Between freezing temperatures, road salt, ice, and constant fluctuations in weather, your car faces an uphill battle to stay clean, protected, and safe. For Canadian car enthusiasts and everyday drivers alike, proper preparation is more than just maintenance—it’s about protecting your investment and ensuring performance through the toughest months of the year.

Below, we’ll walk through the essential steps to get your vehicle winter-ready, using professional-grade Canadian-made products designed for real results.

Step 1: Deep Clean Before the Cold Hits

Before the first snow falls, give your car a thorough wash to remove dirt, oils, and contaminants. A high foaming car wash is perfect for lifting grime without stripping protective coatings.

Pair it with our clay bar pad with holder to remove embedded contaminants, leaving your paint surface smooth and ready for protection. This step ensures that road salt and slush won’t bond as easily to the surface.

Step 2: Protect Your Paint With a Durable Barrier

Canadian roads are covered in salt and chemicals all winter long. These can eat away at your paint if left unprotected. Applying a layer of spray wax or a longer-lasting wash & wax formula helps create a hydrophobic barrier, making it harder for salt and grime to stick.

For maximum protection, top it off with our ceramic coating spray with graphene—built for durability and harsh conditions. It shields against salt, moisture, and UV rays while adding a deep gloss finish.

Step 3: Don’t Forget the Wheels and Tires

Wheels take the brunt of salt and slush, which can corrode finishes quickly. Start by cleaning with our iron remover to break down brake dust and metallic contaminants. Follow with the offroader powerwash for a heavy-duty blast that clears out tough grime.

Once clean, protect your tires with our long-lasting acrylic tire shine or low gloss tire shine. These not only enhance appearance but also keep rubber conditioned through the cold.

Step 4: Interior Protection Matters Too

Winter means wet boots, melted snow, and road salt tracking into your cabin. Use our premium interior cleaner to freshen up surfaces and follow with the low gloss interior protector for a factory finish that resists dirt and stains.

Don’t forget fabric and leather: a leather cleaner helps preserve seats from drying out in the low humidity of winter, while a salt stain remover is essential for carpets and mats.

Step 5: Keep Visibility Crystal Clear

Shorter days and snowy conditions make visibility a top priority. Clean windows with our glass cleaner, ensuring streak-free clarity. For stubborn grime and bug residue that lingers into fall, our insect remover provides the perfect pre-clean before winter sets in.

Step 6: Stock Up on Essentials

Finally, no Canadian driver should head into winter without a kit of essentials. Keep products like our quick detailer handy for touch-ups, and store microfiber light drying towels in your trunk for quick cleanups.

Building your own kit on unlockd.pro allows you to customize exactly what you need for the season—and save more as you bundle.

Conclusion: Winter-Proof Your Ride with Confidence

Preparing your car for a Canadian winter doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right approach—and the right products—you can protect your vehicle’s exterior, interior, and performance from the harsh elements.

At UNLOCKD, all our formulas are Canadian-made, tested in Canadian conditions, and trusted by enthusiasts who demand pro-level results. This winter, give your car the protection it deserves and drive with peace of mind.