External Car Care Tips

From time to time your car needs an extra TLC.... Please wash me. Not only is a dirty car unsightly, it is also bad for your paint job and upkeep of your prized possession. Whilst driving on the nations road ways, a lot of stuff gets collected on your vehicle, this includes, dirt, oil, salt and chemicals.

You may disagree with this statement.......

But the truth is that a dirty vehicle creates something called "drag" which account of up to in some cases a 10% increase in the fuel consumption of your vehicle versus a vehicle that is kept clean. A clean car gives you a greater sense of pride when driving, your car is one of your biggest investments, it is important that you do your bit to help preserve the exterior of the vehicle

When washing your vehicle, it is advised that you follow the following steps so that you minimize the effects of scratching the exterior coating of the vehicle. Always start from the top and work your way down so that the heavy dirt which normally accumulates at the base of the car would be the last set of grit you want removed.

In addition to washing your vehicle frequently, it is a good idea to protect the paint from the harsh elements of rain, sun and UV lights all of which impact on how glossy a car looks. It is always a good idea to use a high end hand polish on a monthly basis which prevents or hides the unsightly swirl marks which is often seen on cars after a year or two. There are lots of good products on the market that help address this area of exterior car care e.g. Meguiars, Autoglym, Mothers etc.

Swirl marks are not just unsightly, but if not addressed in the appropriate manner and time frame can potentially lead to the degradation of your paint job and overall market value of your hard earned investment.

Please do not make the mistake between the two - They are not for the same use.