Learning to polish your car

Washing and waxing your car regularly will help keep it looking new and fresh. Your goal should be to try and wash your car at least once per month and apply car polish once every three to four months. Washing your car will prevent build up of everything that you dont want- bugs, salt build up, etc. Car polish or wax makes your car look shiny and protects it from fading.
I like to add washing the car to my weekly routine. I use change from my car compartments when I stop at the self-serve car wash on my way home. During most weeks, I like to wash the car at some point and I usually apply car polish on Memorial Day, Labor Day, and Valentines Day. This definitely helps prevent corrosion and keeps my car look its best.
Waxing a car is a relatively simple process. Car polish or wax is actually just a thin, transparent layer over the paint. It not only protects it from the elements, but hides minor flaws in the paint, such as scratches, and makes them less visible. Car polish also seals the paint, making it less susceptible to corrosion. You should always begin waxing just after washing and drying your car.
Dry the car off, then apply the car polish one small section at a time to the exterior. You might want to test it on a section of the car that isnt visible a few days before just to be absolutely certain that nothing bad will happen, for example, your paint rubbing off. I like to start at the top of the car and work down because there is a better chance of dirt being left on the bottom of the car. If you make that your last section, you wont rub dirt all over the entire car-it will be concentrated to that one area.
Once you have completed the application process, buff your car to a nice shine using a soft, clean towel. I prefer to buy a towel to use specifically for this process, but an old house towel will do the job as long as its clean and soft.
So there you have it-the easiest way to keep your car looking as good as the day you brought it home. Keeping your car doesnt take long, and can be fun!

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