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Car Care Tips - How to Keep Your Car in
Immaculate Condition
by Paul MacIver
There are several things you must do to keep your car in
immaculate condition and retain its value. Apart from
regular mechanical servicing and maintenance, your car
must also be groomed regularly to keep it looking like
new. This means more than simply putting it through the
carwash each week. Although it takes a bit longer,
you'll find that hand grooming your car achieves a far
better result. There's no need to spend a lot of money
on car care products, however you will need to buy a
few. These are some tips I use every time I clean my
car.
Exterior
Rinse your car down to get rid of excess dirt, and then
wash it with a sponge and soapy water. Once you've
washed the whole car, rinse it off and then dry it with
a soft cloth. If you don't dry your car afterwards,
water droplets gather dust, and when they dry out,
you're left with many spots all over the body of the
car. This is especially noticeable with dark colored
cars.
Every month or so you should use a bug and tar removal
product on the body of your car. There are many of these
types of products available at most car care stores. A
great product to go for is one which removes bugs, tar
and other spots, while polishing the car's surface at
the same time.
Polishing and waxing your car regularly maintains the
"shiny look" and also protects the paint from being
damaged by the sun.
Always clean the wheels and shine the tires. If your car
has alloy wheels, dirt shows up more easily and makes
them look dull. You can buy wheel cleaning products
which remove the build up of brake dust, but if you
clean them each time you wash your car, you should only
need to use water and a cloth. When shining the tires, I
always use a spray-on tire shine which is quick and easy
to use. This not only keeps them looking like new, but
protects them from the sun and makes the whole car look
magnificent.
For other external areas, use a surface protecting
product which is designed to protect rubber, vinyl and
plastic from the sun's UV rays. This can be used on
bumpers, rubber seals around doors and windows, and for
the interior as well.
Interior
Purchase some car seat covers to protect your seats from
getting worn out. They can easily be taken off and
washed once in a while. I vacuum the seats and carpet
every time I clean my car. Dirt and grit which falls
deep into the carpet causes it to wear out quickly, so
regular vacuuming is the best way to prevent this.
Buying a set of floor mats will keep the majority of
dirt from getting into your carpet.
Clean the inside of your car's windows with a glass
cleaning product and a soft cloth. I use a normal
household glass cleaning spray for this and it seems to
do the job. When cleaning the dashboard and other
interior surfaces, be careful you don't use a product
that will damage them. Some vinyl and plastic surfaces
can be ruined simply by using the wrong product when
cleaning. Once cleaned, you can use a surface protecting
spray on these areas also.
When you aren't using your car, park it in the garage.
This not only keeps it out of the weather, but also
prevents it from getting dirty. If you don't have access
to a garage, consider buying a car cover. Protecting
your car from the weather as much as possible will
ensure it remains immaculate.
For info on vehicle covers, auto accessories, or car
seat covers visit the Auto Accessories website.
About the Author
Paul MacIver is a car enthusiast, and writes about
various vehicle-related topics. You may freely reprint
this article as long as nothing is changed, and all
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