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How to keep your car fresh

Sunday, February 12th, 2012

Buying a new car is a great feeling. The smell of fresh
leather as you The fresh smell of leather as you enter the
car. The paintwork is gleaming and waxy smooth. You might
even catch yourself stealing a glance at the reflection of
your pride and joy as you drive it out your house.

Skip ahead by 12 months and see how your car looks now. Is
it still gleaming new or does the paintwork look tired, dull
and “old”? How can some cars look brand new even though they
are already 3 years old? Why do others look “old” when it
just rolled out the showroom 12 months ago?

The secret is in how you care for your car. It is easy to
keep your car like new if you know how.

1) A Wash A Week Keeps Your Car Clean & Slick

Much as you wish that your car will remain clean by itself,
it just won’t happen. Dust will accumulate even if you just
keep it in your garage. There’s only one thing to do. Wash
your car! It’s very important that you wash your car
especially after you’ve driven in the rain. If you let the
water droplets dry naturally, especially under the hot sun,
there will be tough-to-remove watermark stains on your
paintwork.

The first thing you need to wash your car is a clean and
soft terry cloth. Alternatively, you can use cloth diapers
as well. You can get these easily at the baby’s section in
your local departmental store. They’re cheap and it works.
Of course, if you want to be posh, then get the Ultimate
Wipe cloth from Meguiar’s
([http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-1.htm]). You’ll need a
good car shampoo next. I personally use Meguiar’s NXT
Generation Car Wash
([http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-2.htm]). It’s reasonably
priced and a 64oz bottle will last you quite a while.

Start off by hosing down your car to remove any dirt, mud or
grime. Then mix 3 caps-full of shampoo with around 20oz (a
small bucket) of water. Apply the shampoo mixture to your
car using the cloth/diaper. Hose off the shampoo once you’ve
finished shampooing the car. Use your cloth under running
water to wipe off any remaining shampoo residue. It is VERY
important that you wipe your car dry with another clean
terry cloth/diaper. Make sure your entire car is wiped dry.

Next, clean your rims. Brake dust normally accumulates there
and cleaning it will make a huge difference in how your car
looks. It’s pointless to have clean paintwork you’re your
rims are dirty. It’s also advisable to vacuum the inside of
your car every week or every other week. You spend your time
inside the car, so cleaning the interior just makes sense.

2) A Monthly Wax Keeps The Shine To The Max

Waxing your car will keep your paintwork gleaming new. You
can either send it to an auto detailer or do it yourself.
It’s actually not that difficult to wax your car. If you
have an hour or so of spare time, then try waxing your car
yourself.

It’s important that you wash and wipe dry your car before
waxing. NEVER wax your car before washing/drying it! It’s
best to park your car under in a shady area when waxing. It
makes sense to use a good carnauba wax like Meguiar’s NXT
Generation Tech Wax
([http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-3.htm]). Use the
included sponge and apply the wax in a small circular
motion. Wax your car one section at a time, remembering
which section you started with. Finish applying wax on the
entire car.

Wipe off the excess wax using a soft terry cloth/cloth
diaper. Start with the first panel that you applied the wax
and continue from there. You’ll find the wax residue
accumulating on your cloth. Shake it off periodically and
continue to remove excess wax until you’ve finished all
panels.

Look carefully and check for remaining wax residue. Use your
cloth to clean any remaining residue.

To prepare your cloth for your next wax, wash it with a
liquid softener. It’s fine to use the liquid softener that
you use for your clothes. This guarantees there isn’t any
remaining dirt/grime that may scratch your car during your
next waxing session.

3) Wax Your Tyre Next O’ Sire

For that shiny, wet look, wax your tyres after every
wash/wax. Use Meguiar’s Hot Shine High Gloss Tyre Spray
([http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-4.htm]). The trigger
spray makes it easy to apply. You literally need less than 5
minutes for this but applying tyre spray/wax makes a big
difference.

4) Condition That Leather To Help It Fight The Weather

Make sure you clean and condition your leather seats at
least once every 2 months if you car comes with leather
seats. Use Meguiar’s Medallion Premium Leather Care
conditioner ([http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-5.htm]).
Apply the conditioner with a clean cloth/cloth diaper, leave
for 15 minutes and wipe off excess conditioner. Your leather
will look and smell like new if you do this every month.

While you’re at it, clean any vinyl surface of your car
using Meguiar’s Vinyl & Leather Cleaner/Conditioner
([http://www.fdcars.com/newsletter/n2-6.htm]). This
maintains the interior looking like new.

5) Your Car’s Now Shiny So You Can Be Happy

Your car will look like it’s brand new if you follow this
routine. An hour or so every week pays huge dividends.
Friends and family will think you’ve just bought a new car
even though it’s 3 years old. The best thing is when it
comes time to sell your car. A car with gleaming new
paintwork and a clean interior makes a strong impression and
will automatically raise the selling price of your car!

Where to Repair your Car

Tuesday, January 24th, 2012

Like human beings, an automotive has needs too. They function daily to serve your needs by transporting you to places and accomplishing agendas to meet needs. But there will always be the time where they need to be maintained for optimal function too. Their peak functions can wear out when you least expect it, as after all machines are man-made. Hence if you are finding problems in regards to the maximum performance of your machines have them brought here, at Auto Repair Tucson AZ. The team here will be ready at all times to assist the repair with the help of the latest tools and devices.

At www.automotiverepairtucson.com you can be sure that your vehicle will be taken care of by the best. The team consists of the most hard working people ever to be met, and are consistent at attending to details of your car. Being in the field for so long, there is not a trick, issue and problem that they can’t take care of. Hence be sure to have consulted with the team in advance, and they will take care of the reparation for you. The process and duration will depend on the issue that your care is facing.

But this will not be an issue as you will be updated constantly with the condition of the car. This way you know what is going on, what your car is facing and are a part of the process too. Here you will be rewarded with nothing less of professional service and excellent rates to keep you operating on a friendly budget. After all, as a car is your main means of daily transportation, you certainly would want the best team to take care of them. Now you know who to refer to for solutions to engine and machine problems.

Where RVs Shape Up

Tuesday, January 17th, 2012

With the cold wind coming up and already bringing the cold breeze in the room, your car and especially RVs at home would surely need adjusting and tuning up to meet the requirements of safe driving on the slippery road. The team of Rv Parts Online is ready to supply you what you need the most and with the most convenient procedures ever to be found. This way you can not only take your time in choosing which parts you need, you also get to make an informed decision due to the information that is provided on their website.

What makes choosing a lot easier is if you know what you are buying and what good it will do to your vehicle. Preparing for the winter storm and safety driving can be a challenge if this is the first year with your new RV. But all will be taken care of as the team provides all the information and parts that you would need to secure this. Look through the categories that they are clustered in and skim through the options. Take your time in making a choice and don’t hesitate to ask for assistance if you wish to ask.

The Rv Parts Supplier prides their hard work and ability to stock at all times, meaning that no matter what time of the year you will be able to access the items you need. They also understand best how much of help it is to have your placed orders sent to your homes. You can sit back, and click away as the team prepares the packaging to arrive on time at your front door. Now that you have figured where all the best pats for your RV are supplied, done waste any more time and be in touch with the team.