Protect the value of your Car
Doesn’t a brand new car look great? The paint is the perfect color and the dealership took a picture of you and your new best friend. If you want to have the picture look that great next year at the same time you are going to have to take some extra steps to keep the paint from fading and damage.One of the biggest enemies of a great paint job on a car is sunlight. Theultraviolet raysfade and work on the paint job every time the car is exposed to sunlight. There are clear coats that can be added to the car. These are a great option. Go with a reputable dealer and research the quality of the product.Use a car cover. It does take some time getting used to putting a car cover on every time it is parked. However, it will save the car from light, bird droppings and a myriad of pollutants. Get one that is well made and easy for one person to handle. If a car cover simply is not an option, try to park in covered parking or at least in the shade.Keeping the car clean is a big part of keeping the paint from corroding and fading. How often is enough? The car should be washed at the very least every two weeks.Although automatic car washes have improved greatly over the years, they still should be used sparingly. They are good for the undercarriage, but hard on paint.It is essential to avoid all abrasive materials. One of the best and least expensive cleaners to use are non-detergent liquid dish soaps - no bleaches, no abrasives and no extra, just basic liquid soap. The make up is very similar to expensive car soaps.If the car is exposed to salt and snow, washing becomes almost a constant concern. The salt is very corrosive and every minute it stays on the car it is having a negative effect.Waxing a car is a big part of protection from the elements and keeping the paint from fading. Wax should never be applied in direct sunlight. The best way to apply wax is by hand with cheese cloth.The options on what type of car wax varies greatly. One of the best ways to find car wax that works in your area is to visit a few detail shops. Talk with the staff and get recommendations. It is always a good idea to have a detail shop picked out to help with the car when time runs short.A car is not just a mode of transportation, it is an investment. Be sure and keep the value by taking care of the paint.
