What the major manufacturers say
extracts from owners manuals.
BMW - Winter Care.
"During the winter months in particular wash your car more frequently,
severe dirt & salt can cause damage to your car"
MERCEDES - Waxing.
"Waxing regularly protects the paintwork finish from exposure to sunlight
and air pollution"
FIAT - Bird Droppings.
"Bird Droppings must be removed immediately and with great care as their
acid is particularly aggressive"
HONDA - Washing.
"Frequent washing helps preserve your vehicles beauty"
Frequently Asked Questions.
1.Question How often should I wash my
car?
You should wash you car whenever you see a build up of dirt which can scratch
the paint and ruin the finish.
2.Question When does my car need a wax?
Start the moment you buy your car. Waxing a new car does NOT harm the paintwork.
The opposite happens - it preserves the paintwork.
3.Question How often should I wax my
car
You should Wax you car, including the metal trim and wheels, whenever water
sits on the surface in large patches. It should form into beads or droplets
if there is a coat of protective wax present.
Always wash and dry your car thoroughly before waxing!
4.Question
When I wash my car there are still lots of black spots on the paint!. What
are they?
These are Tar Spots usually picked up during the summer months when the roads
are hot from the sun. Remove the spots with a tar remover or white spirit.
Rinse the tar remover off immediately and remember to re-wax these areas even
if the rest of the vehicle does not need waxing.