Protect Your Investment
I was always told that if you buy cheap, you buy twice. Despite the investment, its up to you to protect it. I remember when smartphones became a glass bricks. The average price was north of $700 but some people refused to shell $40 on a decent form of protection. When you skimp out on proper protection for your investment, you always regret it in the end.
Lets say you decide to purchase a new vehicle. Are you willing & able to acquire & maintain adequate protection? Protecting it not only in form of insurance. Are you able to keep up with oil changes & or mechanical obligations? Will you keep it washed & waxed to ensure your paint & clear coat will look its best as long as possible. Today we will be focusing on protecting your car’s exterior & preserving its beauty.
Cars are usually parked on the dealer’s lots for months on end. The porters may spray idle inventory on a weekly basis but spraying water on a car is not fully caring for it. Even after the purchasing process is completed & your new investment is sent over for delivery, its still isn’t given a proper cleaning. This is how so many new cars (especially ones with darker paints) end up with scratches & swirls before you even leave the lot. Most people’s first instinct when they arrive home with a new car is to share their purchase on social media. Yes, there’s nothing wrong with being proud of your new toy but protecting it from all angles should be first. Heres a few things you should do. I’ll go into deeper detail in a later post.
First you want to make sure you have the proper utensils & productions. You will need a source of water, a ph balanced car shampoo, scratch free microfiber towels, a glaze & then a wax to seal the deal. Other items you may need down the line is a clay bar & a polisher. Now that we know what we need, heres a small break down of what each item does.
The water source: used to spray off loose dirt & debris.
Car shampoo is formulated be to a cleanser & a lubricant to safely lift dirt without scratches
A quality microfiber towel will quickly dry your vehicle & lift any remaining debris
A clay bar will extract soot & other contaminants trapped in your clear coat that the naked eye can’t see
The glaze is formulated to bond to the clear coat & give your paint an unearthly shine
Waxes are used to seal in the glaze & seal out future dirt. After a good wax, later washes are faster
Over the next few months I’ll be posting more in-depth information on proper car wash methods & other content on protecting your investment. Stay tunes ILL Fam!
