You should polish your car more
Posted 04/06/09
The best way to keep your car looking new and fresh is to wash and wax it regularly. Your goal should be to try and wash your car at least once per month and apply car polish once every three to four months. Car washing prevents build-ups that will eventually ruin your car-bugs, salt build up, etc. Using car polish or wax protects the paint from fading and makes your car look shiny.Usually, I like to wash my car about once per week. I use change from my car compartments when I stop at the self-serve car wash on my way home. During most weeks, I like to wash the car at some point and I usually apply car polish on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Valentine's Day. This definitely helps prevent corrosion and keeps my car look its best.
Waxing a car is a relatively simple process. Car polish or wax is actually just a thin, transparent layer over the paint. The car polish protects the paint job from the elements and masks minor flaws such as scratches. Additionally, car polish seals the paint like an invisible barrier. Begin waxing only after your have thoroughly washed and dried your car.
After drying the car, apply the car polish one section at a time to the car. You might want to test it on a section of the car that isn't visible a few days before just to be absolutely certain that nothing bad will happen, for example, your paint rubbing off. I try to work from the top to the bottom of the car-there is a great chance of having dirt left on the bottom of the car. You won't want to rub that all over the car-you want that to be the last part that you do.
When you have finished applying, buff the car to a shine using a clean, soft cloth. I prefer to buy a towel to use specifically for this process, but an old house towel will do the job as long as it's clean and soft.
These are some basic instructions that will help you to keep your car just as shiny and beautiful as the day you brought it home. Keeping your car doesn't take long, and can be fun!