Car Care Tips: Keeping it Clean

While keeping the engine in a smooth running condition should be your primary concern when it comes to car care tips, you should not disregard your car’s body as well. A well-maintained car has an edge over those that are not well-kept when it come time to sell your car.

Here are some simple car care tips you can follow to ensure your car’s body is in top shape:

  • Use a rubber protectant for your wheels. Aside from improving the appearance, this also helps protect the tire from long-term damage. For the finish of these protectants, its entirely up to your preference. There are a wide variety of choices spanning from matte to gloss. In terms of protection, however, choose one that protects your rubber tires from UV light and ozone. Protectants that have carbon black as an ingredient protects against UV radiation, while ozone attack is prevented by a wax-based solution.
  • Use a car wash solution or a car shampoo – Whatever they call it, it should enhance the look of your car on top of removing dirt and dust. Some car washes are designed to remove wax, so if you’re a fan of car waxing be careful with the amount of car wash solution you use. It’s also better to use the liquid type over the powder as power car waxes could have undissolved granules that can lodge into your sponge and scratch your car’s surface. You might also want to consider products with gloss enhancers.
  • Wax your car – Waxing your car helps protect it form dust and dirt longer. Use a soft cotton cloth or an applicator pad. Never place the wax directly on your car as this will make the application uneven. Use a front-to-back motion instead of the circular motion that causes swirl marks.

The general rule when cleaning your car, do it when the surface is cool.

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