Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Tips for Springtime Car Care

I thought I would share a couple thoughts about car care for springtime.  I am writing this now because I am ready for the winter cold to leave us, and get into some warmer spring weather.  Unlike the ground hog, I don't want 6 more weeks of winter!

Car Care ideas to do yourself
1. Check your tire pressure - Most people truly neglect their tire pressures until its too late.  With most cars having low profile tires, its hard to look at a tire and know its low on air.  Always carry a simple tire gauge with you and try to check the pressure at least once a month.

2.  Check your car's fluids - Oil, water, washer fluid.  Top off the washer tank with premix washer fluid. Its only about $2 and will save you when the April showers wash muck onto your windsheild.

3.  Wash, clay bar, polish, wax, and condition - What could be better than spending an afternoon getting to know you car?  Wash with a good car wash soap from Eagle One or Meguiar's, not dish soap or anything else, as they will strip any wax off the car.  Clay Bar the paint to remove any oxidation or swirls or blemishes including overspray.  Clay Magic makes the ONLY clay bar to use.  Polish with a none abrasive polish like Klasse All in One or P21S Paint Cleanser. Then coat with a long lasting Sealant like Klasse Glaze or wax like P21S Pure Carnauba wax.  Your car will thank you.  Don't forget to condition the leather seats if you have them, they really need conditioner like LEXOL or Connelly's Hide Care at least twice a year, but better 3 or 4 times.  Your resale value will thank you!

I'll be posting more tips to help you take care of your car this spring so stay tuned!

Until next time,
John

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