If you have a garage, use it and not just for bikes, paint and tools.
Keep your car in it.
Your car will look better longer, and that could mean more money for you atsale or trade-in time.
And they’re ugly.
An alternative: a fitted car cover.
The best are water-resistant and breathable.
A waterproof cover can trap moisture and damage a car’s paint.
But any car cover needs to be placed on a clean, dry car.
The best way to wash
Wash it often.
You’ll keep paint-damaging debris from accumulating.
“Wash your car weekly if it’s parked outside.
Acid rain and bird droppings can damage the finish.
And an afternoon spent washing, vacuuming and waxing your vehicle will burn about 1,100 calories.
It is also a great stress reliever!
advises AAA, the motorists organization once known as the American Automobile Association.
Find a place where the drying crew uses fresh towels for each car.
Commercial washes will scrub underneath a car, especially important after a sloppy winter.
Have an underbody flush to get that brine and residual stuff out of there.
The organization certifies technicians in automotive specialties.
Cappert focuses on air-conditioning, drivability and electronic repairs.
make a run at avoid both the brushless and brush-style drive-through car washes, often found at gas stations.
Both can scratch the finish.
If you wash the car yourself, use car-wash soap, not dish soap.
To apply soapy water and for most cleaning on the exterior,microfiber is the key.
You may use a special sponge applicator to apply wax, which also preserves the paint.
The microfibers can dry as much as a cotton cloth four times their size.
They reach where others don’t.
A cotton towel or a leather chamois can do both.
Keep a spray bottle of what’s called detailer at the ready.
Do you see bird poop or other spots you’ve got the option to’t wash until later?
To clean it quickly, spray with detailer and wipe with a microfiber cloth.
The ink doesn’t stain or streak the glass but can leave your hands dirty.
The newspaper sheds bits and pieces, but those aren’t hard to remove.
Pine needles are a frequent culprit.
