Jan 30

Waxing your car was an important step in the car washing process where I grew up out West. I now live on the East Coast and most people do not even own car wax. In California, cars are much more than just cars. People spend a lot more money on dressing up their cars than they do here. They add chrome wheels and custom door lock knobs. It is a way to express yourself. It is who you are. A car is a way to get around on the East Coast. The sun also does a lot more damage to your car out West, so even if your car is simply a car to you, car wax is a regular part of the upkeep. Regular waxing will keep your car looking as new as when you bought it.

How do you know when it is time to wax your car? Most car experts say it depends on what kind of car wax you use and how flawless you want your car to look. If you are a perfectionist, you could be waxing your car all the time under those rules. According to the description on car wax containers, it is time to wax again if rain water does not bead up on the paint.

You can get your car waxed one of two ways. You can have a professional do it, or do it yourself. Whenever I wax my car, it does not seem to stay shiny as long as when I have a car detailing place do it. I am guessing that I just do not have the same skill as them, regardless of the kind of car wax I would use. If you do it yourself, here is how. Wash your car thoroughly first. You do not want to apply wax if your car is in the hot sun or if the temperature outside is too cold. Make sure you do not feel any grit when you run your hand over the paint. If you do, you can apply a non abrasive cleaner meant for car surfaces to smooth it up. Use a damp sponge and douse it in the car wax. Rub it on your car in small circles. Make sure you remember where you have applied it, as you cover the entire painted surface. Remove the wax (in the order in which it was applied) with a cloth or cloth diaper. To avoid streaking and build up, shake out your towel every so often. Use a new clean cloth to polish the entire surface and make sure there are no spots of wax left.

Jan 16

To run an efficient car wash business, you need to have a regular source for quality car wash supplies. Before you start a car wash business you must shop for the right car wash supplies from the right dealers. Car wash supplies include car soaps, tire cleaners, glazes, polishes, waxes, conditioners, vacuum cleaners, vending supplies, water treatment plants and shampoo units.

Mobile car wash businesses have made car washing extremely convenient and require special sizes of car wash supplies. The owners of mobile car wash units drive around in trucks and service several cars at a time. Mobile car wash units require car wash supplies in one gallon containers which are stored in the truck often in plastic rust free toolboxes. Most mobile car wash workers use squirt bottles for liquid car wash supplies. See.

Mobile car wash owners arrange for the car wash supply dealer to meet them at their temporary place of work or a workshop once a week. The best quality car wash is achieved by using the best car wash supplies. The internet is the best resource for finding the best car wash supply names in the business or to purchase the best quality accessories online.

Jan 12
Purpose for Car Wax
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Lots of people do not understand why they should wax their car. There are even fewer people that actually get their car waxed or do it themselves. There are several different reasons for this. Some people just do not know they should go out and do it or that it can keep their car looking new. Other people believe that they do not have to use car wax because it has a clear coat on it.

The problem is the actual purpose of car wax gets lost in the translation of what really happens. In the past wax used to be used to maintain the color of cars.Without car wax colors used to turn from red to orange or black would fade to gray.In modern times cars stay glossy due to the extra level of protection of car wax offers.

The problem with the clear coat is that it’s a reflective layer of paint that is super thin.Clear coat is only a very thin layer of paint that is reflective.With it being so thin it causes every little imperfection to stand out like a bad hair day. So if a car does not get washed and waxed on a regular basis it will begin to look dull from the elements of the world like acid rain.

The Florida panhandle was found to have more air pollution above any specific area of any other state.There is acid rain all over the country even where pollution levels are at a minimum.What the study proved was that the rain could be as acidic or more than orange juice and coke.So imagine pouring orange juice on your car.There is no way you would just leave it there.You would take your car to go get washed.It is the same idea for car wax.The car wax gives the car the protection from those dangers.

Finally there is an easy way to look at the importance of washing your car.Think about yourself going to the beach.What do you usually do when you get to the beach?You are probably like everyone else and put sunscreen on your skin so you do not burn.You can think of the car wax as the sunscreen to protect your car

For the average person who does not know where to go for the best deal on car wax they can look online.Besides the big stores like Walmart, Autozone, and Target, consumers can find specialty stores online.The specialty stores are not as easy to find as the bigger stores but they usually have the better deal on car wax.So before running off to a major store try looking online and finding the best car wax for your car for your money.

Jan 7

Waxing your car with car wax is an essential part of car maintenance, but few people know how to do it well. This guide answers some of the most frequently asked questions new car owners have about applying car wax.

What function, exactly, does car wax perform?

Car wax creates a barrier between your car’s paint and damaging substances like bird droppings and tree sap, protecting the paint. It also protects the paint from ultraviolet induced fading and reduces oxidation in the paint. Some modern waxes have additives that also help to clean the car and buff away tiny scratches. However, the most obvious effect is a high shine and a deepening of the car’s color.

How often should I apply car wax?

Depending on what type of wax you opt for, you will need to wax every two to three months. Paste and liquid waxes last longer than spray waxes. Your climate also makes a difference: If you do not park under shelter, if the average temperature in your region is hot, if your car is exposed to a lot of droppings, tree sap, or blowing sand, or if your car’s finish faces any other kinds of abuse, you should apply wax more often. The best way to tell whether your car is due for a wax is to watch how water beads on the finish. If the drops are large or the water forms sheets instead of drops, your car needs a waxing.

What is the best way to wax a car?

Start by washing and drying the car. The car should be absolutely dry before you start waxing. Water and wax do not mix. If you parked your car in the sun to dry it, move it to a shady spot and let it cool off before you start waxing, since heat can bake the wax onto the car, with ugly results.

Protect any parts you do not want to wax with masking tape. Then with a damp sponge, apply the car wax to your car, going in small circles (if you have an older car) or long strokes along the lines of the car (if you have a newer car). Avoid letting wax settle into the seams of the car, and do not let wax get onto any dull plastic your car may have on its exterior. Follow the same path across the car to buff off the excess wax, using a lint free soft towel. When the excess wax is gone, get the softest cloth you can find and go over the car one last time to polish it. Peel off the masking tape, and you have a freshly waxed car!