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Let's face it. Most of us have a car or truck that we enjoy
driving and perhaps our proudest moment is when the car is new and
looks its best. For this reason, car washes have acquired popularity
and have been able to provide us with that "new car feeling" that we
all love. A lot of people wash their own cars at home, but the
convenience of an automated car wash and relatively low cost has become
hard to beat. Our cars are subjected to all sorts of abuses from the
environment including the sun, dirt, and smog, all of which will affect
the best automobile. However, you can keep your car in new condition
and the following information will show you how.
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Feel Good
Washing your car is like brushing
your teeth or taking a
shower-you just feel better afterward. |
Save Time
Do the things you'd rather do and
still do the things you
should do. |
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Protect the Environment
Professional car washes use
sophisticated
technology and specially designed equipment to conserve water. The
contaminants are washed off and channeled through sanitation sewers to
water treatment plants. Home car washing wastes water, and the soap and
dirt end up in storm sewers, which flow into our lakes, streams, and
rivers-polluting our environment. |
Acid Rain
Emissions from chemical plants,
fossil fuels, power plants
and the internal combustion engine are transported and altered in our
atmosphere. When deposited onto your car's surface in either a wet or
dry state, they become sulfuric or nitric acids which, if left on the
surface, can eat the paint. |
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Take Pride in Ownership
Your car looks better clean rather
than
dirty. And if you don't care for it, who will? |
Protect Your Investment
A good finish on your vehicle means a
higher
resale or trade-in value. |
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Sun Burns
Sunlight exposure, with its
ultraviolet rays, accelerates
the aging process and diminishes the gloss on your finish. Protective
coating and sealants are necessary to provide a protective barrier
while enhancing your exterior' s gloss and shine. |
Preventative Maintenance
All vehicles, regardless of the
finish
(clear coat, acrylic, enamel, etc.) require regular washing throughout
the year, just like a good maintenance program prolongs the life and
performance of your car. |
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Heat Damages
Temperature accelerates problems. The
acids in bugs,
bird droppings, tree sap, and leaves become more active through heat.
Metal retains this heat and increases the chances of permanent stains. |
The Clock is Ticking
Time is a contributing factor that
can harm
your car's exterior. The longer an attacking substance is on the
vehicle, the greater the probability and extent of damage |
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Moisture Destroys
Water can trap dirt to a metal
surface, allowing
the oxidation process to occur. It ultimately causes rust and corrosion. |
Clean Wheels
Road grime and brake dust cling to
wheels and
hubcaps. If not removed, they can actually permeate the metal,
causing major damage. |
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Unhealthy Salt
Sea and road salt cause a chemical
reaction that can
accelerate the pitting and rusting of your car's surface. The
undercarriage is especially prone to this damage due to many
out-of-sight areas where salt can lodge. |
