Seeing that we are once again in lockdown, perhaps we can take this time to give our vehicles some TLC. Here are a couple of project ideas that we thought of.  We purposely selected projects that require few tools and is hopefully easy enough for anyone to take on. Do the ones you are comfortable with. We will provide some basic instructions. However, given that every car model may be a little different, we do recommend doing a search on Youtube and watch how some of these tasks are done for your specific needs. 


1. Cleaning and Conditioning Leather Seats


Difficulty : Easy

Estimated Time : 30 Mins - 1 Hour (Depending on the current condition of the leather seats)

Tools Needed : Leather care products (ideally with UV protection) and some quality towels.

Instructions :

1. Clean the leather surface with a damp cotton towel. Depending on how bad the current condition is, you may want to use specific cleaners and brushes to deep clean the leather. be careful though as leathers can be sensitive to some chemicals that dry it out too much. Always test on a small surface before using it on larger surfaces.

2. Apply conditioning cream and buff out. It's that easy.


This is a relatively easy one that pretty much anyone should be able to do. All you need are some leather care products and some elbow grease. Taking care of leather seats will help keep the value of the car when the time comes to sell it.


Product Links :

https://www.fasmoto.com/car-care/leather-care

We highly recommend this http://www.fasmoto.com/car-care/leather-care/chamberlains-auto-refreshener-no-4-premium-auto-leather-conditioner-177ml


2. Fix sagging vapor barrier



Difficulty : Moderate (Depending on the car model, some cars may be harder to access)

Estimated Time : 1 - 2 Hours

Tools Needed : Screwdriver to remove door screws, cutter and plastic scrapper to remove old hardened butyl and fresh roll of butyl sealant (gam nyamuk).

Instructions :

1. Remove door card
2.Peel off vapor barrier material.
3. Scrape away old hardened material and give the surface a cleaning. Don't need to be super clean, just clean enough for the new material to stick.
4. Apply new sealant and stick the vapor barrier.

This job probably applies to older vehicles, say maybe 5 years and above where the sticky material has hardened. It may seem a little scary to tackle but just do a quick search on how to remove your car door card to see if you are comfortable with it.

Product Link : https://www.fasmoto.com/butyl-sealant 


3. Replace light bulbs



Difficulty : Easy/Moderate/Hard (Depending on the car model, some cars may be harder to access)

Estimated Time : 10 Mins - Hours (Depending on which bulbs you want to replace in the car)

Tools Needed : Various

Instructions :

For this, you will need more specific instructions as the bulb size and ways to access them can be very different car to car.

This is most important if you have blown bulbs or bulbs that are starting to dim. Another reason could also be that you want brighter low beam for driving, so changing to a brighter LED may be an option.


Product Links : https://www.fasmoto.com/exterior/lighting


4. Fix sticky windows


Difficulty : Easy

Estimated Time : 10 Mins

Tools Needed : Silicone Spray

Instructions :

1. Wind the car windows down and clean the channels with a damp cloth.
2. Spray some silicone into the channels.
3. Wind the windows up and down to spread the silicone and ensure they coat all the areas.

This is a relatively simple one if you have sticky windows, meaning the windows don't go up or down smoothly. Sometimes this can be a mechanical fault, however, this is a simple and cheap solution to try before having to deal with major fixes. Who knows it may save you a couple of bucks.


Product Links : http://www.fasmoto.com/jetsen-super-heavy-duty-silicone-spray-400ml 


5. Dash Cam Install


Difficulty : Moderate

Estimated Time : 1-2 Hours

Tools Needed : Small plastic tucking tool (we find plastic spoons can do the trick too, but thicker and tougher ones recommended), windscreen cleaner and microfiber towel. Cable ties can also come in handy to keep the wires neat and out of the way.

Instructions :

1. Start from the power source, can be the cig lighter socket or fuse box, depending on the model of the dash cam. Do not connect the power yet.
2. Route the wires to the location of the camera.
3. Mount the camera/s (depending you have a single or dual channel dash cam)
4. Connect the power and you should be good to go.
5. Ensure you check that you have the settings as you want it.

The hardest part of this job would probably be your ability to remove some of the parts like glove box to be able to route the wires all the way to the rear view mirror area. It is generally a pretty easy task, only that it can be time consuming as it can be a pretty long route from power source to camera mount location. However, it is not a very high skilled task and most should be able to get this done with some patience.

Product Links : https://www.fasmoto.com/safety-security/safety-security-car-video-recorder


6. Replace Wipers


Difficulty : Easy

Estimated Time : 10 Mins

Tools Needed : None

Instructions :

1. Remove the old wipers.
2. Mount the new wipers.

For most cars, this job should be an easy one. 

Product Links : https://www.fasmoto.com/exterior/wiper


7. Top-up coolant and fluids



Difficulty : Easy (for most cars)

Estimated Time : 10-20 Mins

Tools Needed : Fluids and a rag

Instructions :

Follow the instruction manual or check online for your particular car.

This is critical in the event you have fluids that are below the recommended level. Ensure that you top-up with the correct fluids recommended for your vehicle.

Product Links : https://www.fasmoto.com/engine/oil-fluid-lubricant


8. Replace Cabin Filter


Difficulty : Easy (for most cars)

Estimated Time : 10-20 Mins

Tools Needed : A rag to wipe up dust

Instructions :

For many cars, this can be accessed behind of the glove box. Once you are able to remove it, just jump online and buy a replacement unit and wait till it arrives to replace it.


Product Links : https://www.fasmoto.com/interior-accessories/cabin-filter

or contact us for the cheaper OEM replacement for your particular model.


9. Freshen up the interior scent


Difficulty : Easy

Estimated Time : 1 Min

Tools Needed : None

Instructions : None

Product Links : https://www.fasmoto.com/car-care/air-freshener


10. Bonus TIP : Start the engine and drive around for awhile every 2-3 days to keep the battery in a healthy state