Why it is good to wax your car and how often to do it

 After you identify all the advantages offered by applying wax to your car, surely you will not miss the opportunity to do it yourself. Fast and easy!

Waxing the car is for some an extra job that is only done on special occasions. Many believe that it is just to give the vehicle an extra shine. However, car waxing should be a job that is done on a regular basis…not just once a year.

Many car owners do not pay much attention to the exterior and do care more about caring for the engine. Similarly, the exterior of the vehicle needs regular care. It's not just washing and drying it...  it's also adding a wax so that the car doesn't lose its shine or the paint dull.

For example, we are sure that when you want to sell you will appreciate having taken care of the exterior of your car. The same happens with the engine, if we do not change the oil regularly or take care of the liquids, it will be damaged.

Waxing helps protect the car's paint by giving its color more life and preventing oxidation. This happens when oxygen molecules in the air react with free radicals in the paint…they burn.

Bird droppings, wind, rain, ultraviolet rays from the sun, among many others... are some of the damages that car paint receives. The waxing precisely does the function of protecting the layer from all these damages.

It is recommended to wax your vehicle every 2 or 3 months. This in order to preserve a good appearance. Also so that it is protected from the elements of the environment. However, you can extend the time between waxing with some synthetic waxes that offer a longer protection time.

But if you don't have time or prefer to avoid the laborious work of waxing your car, remember that Armor All brings you wet waxing cloths that you can easily and quickly store inside your vehicle. It helps you keep your car always in the best condition.

How do I know if the car needs wax?

There are a couple of simple tests you can perform to see if your car needs a coat of wax.

– Test with Water: You can do it during the wash or with just a cup of water on the hood. Take a close look and see how the water behaves on the surface. If when pouring the water there are considerable drops that slide on the surface... you do not need wax. If, on the other hand, the water does not slide easily, you need a layer of wax.

– Cloth test:  With a cloth, rub firmly on the surface of the vehicle. Turn the cloth clockwise… if you hear a little squeak, that's a sign a coat of wax is needed.

Taking care of your car's paint can save you a lot of money. Keep in mind that there is damage that can be easily avoided, so it is important that you wash and wax your vehicle regularly.

How many times can the car be waxed?

In general, try to start your car at least once every six months or four years, if it's heavy and you hit the road a lot or spend a lot of time in the sun.

How long does a car wax last?

Wax is the best protection for your car’s paint, as it will help restore its natural shine and remove some damage caused by inclement weather. Remember that waxing your car is essential to keep it in optimal conditions, so it is recommended to do it every three months.

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How to clean stains on car seats

 Another very important element of the aesthetic care of our vehicle is the interior, especially the plastic parts of the dashboard or the seats, which can be made of leather or fabric. It is very stressful and unpleasant to find that the interior of the car has been accidentally stained with makeup, food, sweat and other things that can be more unpleasant or just dirt and dirt from the continuous and natural use of the vehicle.

The most effective way to clean the plastics and seats of our car is to send it to a specialized place that performs "Salon Cleaning" with different chemicals and special machines. However, if the problem we have is not in all the seats or is very focused on one area, we can carry out the work in the comfort of our home.

For this we will need the following tools:

·        Spray or foam upholstery cleaner.

·        Brush or soft brush.

·        2 microfiber cloths.

First of all, identify the areas to be cleaned and we have to remove as much of the residue using a vacuum cleaner or a clean microfiber cloth. In the case of a fabric upholstery it is much more difficult than a leather seat. I will explain in detail what to do in each case.

In the case of a leather seat, you should only apply the product to the dirty area, then wait about 1 to 3 minutes, rub with the brush and clean with the microfiber cloth.

In the case of a seat or part of fabric, it must be taken into account that it can leave a "clean" stain when using the products. In that case, one part would be cleaner than the rest. This is why you should apply the cleaning product to an entire area of ​​the seat but focus the amount on the dirty area. Wait 1 to 2 minutes and go over with the brush, emphasizing a little on the stained area, being careful not to damage the fabric. Finally, remove the dirt with the microfiber cloth and go over it with another dry cloth to finish removing as much water from the part that has been cleaned.

What the upholstery cleaner and brush does is remove the dirt or bring it to the surface so that it can be easily removed with the microfiber. Then it is necessary to leave the car in the sun with the windows ajar in order to let the treated part finish drying. If too much product is used, the area can become very wet and create an unpleasant musty smell. That is why you should remove as much moisture as possible with a clean cloth.

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