car washing

A tidy well kept car exemplifies a car owners persona. The smartness, reliability, possible financial worth as well as dependability of a car owner is reflected through the physical appearance of the car. People are more likely to associate themselves with the owners of a good looking car rather than someone driving around in a shabby set of wheels. Appearance does matter and nowhere is it more truely represented than in the car worshipping continent of North America. Keeping a shiny exterior requires some dedication and of course accessories. Carwash supplies are therefore an integral part of any car owners monthly shopping list. What does that include? Well, for starters, a car owner would require a good car shampoo to get rid of the dirt, grime and oil stains. Car shampoos are available not only for the exterior paint but also for the upholstery. The car care routine starts with a car wash using a car shampoo and then following it up with a car polishing stage. To wash down your car, carwash supplies such as a good strong hose, and differential nozzles would be required as also requisite carwash sponges and towels. More effective than traditional car sponges are the micro fiber towels which do not scratch the paint when used. The added extra cost of these towels is well worth the investment. The differential nozzles can be adjusted to give a spray jet or a jet spray effect to aid clean your car. Access to those areas that require hard cleaning is made easy by attaching flexible extenders to the nozzles, an accessory which is not too costly.

There are different types of car polishes ranging from wax, liquids, gels, and sprays. Difficult to remove oil, grime and dirt are best tackled by combo car polishes which not only remove the foreign material but also give the important new look whilst protecting the car paint. An example of such combo car polishes are silicone based car polishes which are available in the market. For self protection, wearing the right clothes and using the right tools is important. The list of accessories include overalls, boots, gloves or mittens and are all covered under the rubric carwash supplies. Keeping all those carwash supplies requires a specialized storage which is possible by using the carwash shelves or racks available. Racks and shelves customized for your garage are also available in specialized car shops or the market. With all accessories and tools which form carwash supplies in hand, you can begin to maintain a new look car.

The best way to keep your car looking new and fresh is to wash and wax it regularly. You should try to wash your car at least once per month and to use some sort of car polish at least once every three to four months. Washing your car will prevent build up of everything that you don’t want- bugs, salt build up, etc. Car polish or wax makes your car look shiny and protects it from fading.

I like to add washing the car to my weekly routine. I tend to save change in one of the compartments of my car and use the change I accumulate at the self-serve car wash. During most weeks, I like to wash the car at some point and I usually apply car polish on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Valentine’s Day. This definitely helps prevent corrosion and keeps my car look its best.

Waxing a car is actually pretty simple. Car polish, or wax, is applied as a thin, transparent layer over the paint. It not only protects it from the elements, but hides minor flaws in the paint, such as scratches, and makes them less visible. Car polish also seals the paint, making it less susceptible to corrosion. Begin waxing only after your have thoroughly washed and dried your car.

Dry the car off, then apply the car polish one small section at a time to the exterior. You might want to test it on a section of the car that isn’t visible a few days before just to be absolutely certain that nothing bad will happen, for example, your paint rubbing off. I like to start at the top of the car and work down because there is a better chance of dirt being left on the bottom of the car. You won’t want to rub that all over the car-you want that to be the last part that you do.

When you have finished applying, buff the car to a shine using a clean, soft cloth. I like to buy a towel specifically for this process, but anything you have on hand that is clean and soft will work just fine.

So there you have it-the easiest way to keep your car looking as good as the day you brought it home. Keeping your car doesn’t take long, and can be fun!