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Viewing 10 Tips for Getting the Best Shine on your Car10 Tips for Getting the Best Shine on your Car
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We all love the brilliant shine of a new car in the dealer's showroom or at an auto show. There are hundreds of car care products and treatments available. What works best and how do you do it? This article explains how to get that gleaming shine. By David Maillie We all love that brilliant shine of a new car in the dealer's showroom or at an auto show. There are hundreds of car care products and treatments available. The question is what works best and how do you do it? First, you must properly clean and wash your car. Polishing and waxing an unclean car is sure to leave hairline scratches from dirt and debris. Proper car washing and cleaning should be a main staple of any car care regimen or treatment. Cars that receive routine car washes will last longer (as evidenced in a recent Popular Mechanics magazine). To wash your car properly, first rinse it off. Get the whole car wet and try to spray off any loose dirt and debris. Then use car wash soap (regular household items and chemicals are usually too harsh and can strip the wax or sealant) with a soft sponge or towel. Wash one panel or area at a time and rinse when done so that the suds and soap do not dry on the paint. When done, dry the vehicle with clean terry or microfiber towels (a chamois works great also). Next, examine your car. Look at the bumpers, behind the tires, the roof, etc. Are there any contaminants like bug splatter, bird droppings, tree sap, etc., that are still left after washing? Rewash these areas with a little more pressure in an attempt to loosen them up. If they still do not clean properly, you will need a contaminant remover. This is a specially spray. Each has its own unique formula and set of directions. Some are similar to foaming glass cleaners, and others are a thick emulsion that will sit right on the problem area and not drip off. These contaminant removers will remove most stuck-on road debris. There are formulas specifically for road tar and tree sap, as they can be more difficult. Follow the directions, then rinse and dry. To smooth out any imperfections in the paint, we recommend a cleaner wax. According to a study by Consumer Reports of every wax currently produced it was found that Turtle Wax was the best for value, durability, and shine. Therefore, you do not need to waste your money on expensive treatments that will not deliver a finish as well as a $2 bottle of Turtle Wax. Apply the cleaner wax in small circular motions, one panel at a time, the same as you did with the car washing. Let the cleaner wax dry to a white haze, then buff with a clean terry cloth. Repeat as necessary. Next, what we recommend is that you use a polymer car polish (again, there is no need for expensive treatments - you are just wasting your money). You can obtain a good inexpensive polymer car polish at Wal-Mart. These polishes always come as a liquid, and are very easy to apply. They really do last longer than any car wax (up to 1 year and 50 car washes as some labels state). Apply to the whole car and buff dry. Apply two to three coats for maximum protection. After the car polish, we recommend a high-class carnauba wax (again, there is no need for expensive treatments). Try Turtle, Meguiars, or Mothers waxes. This will give you a better-than-new, deep and wet-looking shine. Apply two coats in similar fashion to the cleaner wax. Wait until you see the shine that results from wax on top of polish. It is unbelievable, and gives your car the best shine possible along with the maximum protection available. This is how they get that extra deep shine on cars at the auto shows - it works, and you will be amazed! About the Author: David Maillie specializes in automotive safety products, tips, and information. He holds numerous patents and awards for his patented headlight cleaner and restorer. For more information, tips, and money saving products please visit mdwholesale.com. Article Source: 1st Rate Articles - http://1stRateArticles.com |
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