Buying a new car is an incredible experience which you just can’t help but show to everyone. Everyone will comment on the gleaming colour and how it stands out in your driveway. When you offer them a ride, they will tell you about that fresh smell of leather.
It is a different story when your car ages and it loses everything that makes it appealing. Cleaning your car correctly will keep your car looking newer for longer.
Washing your car
This is the most important way to keep your car and everything else looking new. Cleaning your car will remove dirt, foreign materials and bird droppings, which can damage the paint when left for a long period of time. This also includes your interior. Crumbs from left-over food might attract insects that might damage the insides of your car.
When cleaning your car, choose the right soap. Using any commercial soaps that are not formulated for your car may damage the finish through an increase in the oxidation process. After applying soap, make sure to rinse your car carefully. Do not use a high pressured hose as it may damage the paint.
Drying your car
Once you are finished cleaning, make sure that you thoroughly dry your car with a clean cloth. Leaving your car to dry by leaving it on its own can create water spots which are caused by water beads. These beads will leave behind any dirt molecules which can imprint itself onto the pain once the moisture evaporates.
Make sure that you do not leave your car to dry under the sun. Apart from turning the inside of your car into an oven, the paint on your car will slowly dull and loses its colour.
Apply Wax on your car
After washing and drying your car, apply some car wax onto your car. Car wax protects the paint of your car to keep the colours from dulling. When applying the wax, use a damp sponge or a specialised material for applying car wax. Spread the wax thinly and thoroughly around your car. An excess of wax on the paint may leave an undesirable mark and will be hard to remove. Using a soft cloth, wipe off any excess wax from your car.
If you are considering of finding a professional to help wash, dry and wax your car, Bartons Mitsubishi offers their vehicle maintenance service to keep your car looking brand new.