Polish...Smolish... Does Car Polish Really Do Anything?
02/05/09
Applying car polish may seem like a waste of time and money, however it is extremely beneficial in the long run. The body of your car will last much lost because it will not rust, you will not spend money on paint jobs, and your car will bring more money as a trade in if you use car polish at least once every three to four months. I like to work it right into my routine, because I know that it will save me money in the long run. I use Valentines Day, Memorial Day, and Labor Day as my car polishing days.
Off on a tangent, regular car washing is important, as well. Actually, car washing is just as important as waxing, especially if you live in an area where the roads are treated with salt in the winter. I like to add washing my car to my weekly routine. I use quarters that I get back from going through drive up windows to wash the car each week. It only costs me about two dollars and five minutes of my time, but will add a lot of life to my car. Let's get back on task to car polishing, though.
Applying car polish is actually very easy to do. Be certain that your car has been thoroughly washed and dried before your begin the application process. Once you have washed and dried the car, begin applying the car polish one section at a time. I always test an unnoticeable area of the car if I am using a new brand of car polish, just to make sure that it will not have any adverse reaction. I usually start applying the car polish at the top of the car and working downward because there is usually more dirt at the bottom of the car. I do not want to scratch up my paint by accidentally rubbing dirt in, so I like to make the last section of the car that I do.
Once you are done applying your car polish, rub the car off with a soft cloth to make it nice and shiny. This process may seem like a real pain in the neck, but in the long run, it will save you a lot of money. Years of life will be added to your car, as will dollar signs if you ever trade or sell your vehicle. A simple application of car polish will keep your car looking just as beautiful as the day that you brought it home. It is definitely worth it in the long run to keep your car clean and polished... a little work now will pay off later!
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