Make the Car Detailing Guys Proud By Using Car Wax
I went through a car wash the other day after work, and was told by one of the employees who waxed my car that I was a bad car owner. I was shocked. After all, I get regular oil changes and follow my maintenance records. But as car wax was being put on my car, the employee kept shaking his head. After he was finished with the car wax, he came over to give me an earful. “The paint is all oxidized. How could you let this happen?” I guess years of not using car wax is an offense so big, that I deserved public embarrassment. All the other car owners sitting and waiting for their cars peered at me over their newspapers. I have nothing but adoration for my car. I did not mean to harm it. Luckily, I was saved by the guy who put my car wax on.
You can protect the paint on your car with car wax. Car wax is to car paint, as conditioner is to hair for a person. It gives a layer of protection from sun, rain and smog. In addition, it makes your car sparkle as if it were new and hides scratches. Regular application of car wax can keep your car looking new. You can go to the professional or do it yourself. After my little public scolding, I may choose to do it myself in the future. There are so many different kinds of car wax out there and they all are dependent upon how you apply them and when. According to “Consumer Reports,” many of the less expensive types were just as good as the expensive ones.
Wash and dry your car before you begin to put on any car wax. Take a glance at the surface and make sure there is not any remaining grit. If you start waxing over the grit, it could scratch your car. Move your car to a shady spot to wax. Obviously, it should not be too cold out either. Rub the car wax on in circular patterns, using a soft cloth that will not scratch your paint. Keep track of where you have placed the wax. Once the areas of car wax have turned foggy, you can take it off. Use a clean, dry cloth to remove the wax in circular patterns. Make sure you use a clean section of your cloth every time you move to a new spot, so you will not leave any residue. Once the car is done, stand back and admire. Although you may have to give your arm some rest and relaxation, you can take heart in knowing that you do not have to wax again anytime soon. It is ideal to apply a new coat of car wax every quarter.