More and more in today’s society we seem to produce things that are inexpensive, expendable, throw-away items. This isn’t surprising given the concentration on planned obsolescence among manufacturers. One side effect has been that people have lost the impulse of caring for their possessions effectively. This can result in spending more money to replace something that could have just been adequately cared for and used for years. Certainly one of those areas where maintenance can make a huge difference in durability is your car – one of the larger purchases you make in life.
Caring For Your Car
No car is going to last forever as wear and tear will eventually increase your costs. However the life of your car can be significantly extended with proper care. One of the biggest reasons people trade in old cars for new ones, beyond style changes, is the appearance of the car. As a car is used over the years, it picks up damage to the body from road debris, dings in parking lots, and weather. This damage can result in breakdowns in the protection the paint and coatings provide to the body and frame of the vehicle.
Wax Beautifies And Protects
One simple way to preserve your car, and spend less money, is the simple application of wax to the paint on a regular basis. Not only will wax give you a “new car” shine, which is what we all associate with wax, but it will protect your car from airborne hazards like insects and acidic rain. The wax can avoid those tiny paint chips that happen from road debris (rocks, etc.) from highway driving at 60 to 70 miles per hour. Was coats the sealant and paint and makes the surface slick so that things slide off the paint instead of damaging it.
Healing Wax
Wax will also fill in scratches in your paint. It won’t remove scratches, but by filling them in, they aren’t as noticeable and the wax prevents further damage to the paint. By preserving the clear coat sealant and paint with wax, those dings and scratches won’t compromise the body of the car and cause rust spots.
To protect your car, keep it looking good, and get years of additional use – make sure to wax it on a regular basis after a thorough wash. Oh, and in addition, wax makes the car easier to clean when you wash it! So, here is to preserving that relationship with the car you fell in love with on the lot and keeping it looking good so you can be proud!
