You need to polish your car more
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by: rickashman
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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.
I like to add washing the car to my weekly routine. I use change from my car compartments when I stop at the self-serve car wash on my way home. Most of the time, I like to wash the car once per week and wax it on Valentines Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day. It keeps my car looking fresh and clean and helps prevent corrosion.
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. Car polish also seals the paint, making it less susceptible to corrosion. Begin waxing only after your have thoroughly washed and dried your car.
Dry the car off, then apply the car polish one small section at a time to the exterior. I would suggest testing your car polish on a small, non-visible section to make sure that it wont have adverse effects on the finish. 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. If you make that your last section, you wont rub dirt all over the entire car-it will be concentrated to that one area.
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 its clean and soft.
So there you have it-the easiest way to keep your car looking as good as the day you brought it home. This process doesnt take long, and can actually be fun if you do it with a friend!
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