Friday, November 25, 2005
Removing Scratches From Your Car
You want your car to look amazing, brand new, and free of marks and scratches on the exterior. But, life is not perfect and accidents do happen. A lot of times, your car will get scratches when you do not even know about it. Perhaps somebody in a parking lot scraped up against it, or maybe while driving in a rural area, you swiped a branch that you did not notice. Because little things like this happen, it is good to know some little tips and tricks to take care of your vehicle.
Of course, you want to do everything possible to avoid having to pay for a completely new paint job. Even paint touch-ups can be pretty costly. However, depending on the magnitude of each individual scratch, you may have to have a new paint job to fix it. The deeper the scratch, the higher your chances of having to shell out the cash for a new finish.
Luckily, there are some really amazing products on the market that can help you with many of the more minor scratches that your car may endure. If you do happen to notice some of these fixable scratches on your vehicle, Super Cut Rubbing Compound can easily come to the rescue. This product is formulated to remove minor surface scratches as well as swirl marks.
Super Cut has even been known to help restore and brighten the original color of your car. This non-abrasive rubbing compound is easy to use. All you have to do is apply with a clean cloth. Rub with gentle pressure on the area until it dries and then you just wipe off the surface.
Another great product is Renewit Auto Polish, also for removing scratches and brightening your paint job. This product is made with fine polishing agents, silicones and polymers and is known to work best on black, red or other darker paint colors. Just apply with a wax applicator, wipe onto surface, then wipe off with a clean dry towel.
by Lanes Car Products - Car Wax & Auto Detail Specialists
posted by Lane's Car Products
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Thursday, November 24, 2005
Using Car Polish Before You Wax
If you love your vehicle, you are probably always making sure it is washed, waxed and completely polished up. Right? Well, if you are not entirely made of money, you probably cannot afford to bring it in to a washhouse to have the professionals do it for you all of the time. If that is the case, there are tons of great products that can help you achieve the look you need and desire for your prized exterior.
One of the most important things that you need to remember for the care of your exterior is a good wax. Waxing a couple of times a year not only keeps everything on the outside nice and shiny, but it also may extend the life of the car as well as maintain the resale value. A good polish is also equally important to helping you achieve a superior, professional shine. Polishing before waxing can help give you a much deeper shine than with just wax alone.
With this being said, after a complete wash of the exterior, you will want to grab a bottle of Renewit Auto Polish. This professional grade polish is built to help remove scratches and oxidation. Thick and semi-flowing, this auto polish not only cleans, but it polishes and brightens just beautifully. You may want to start the polishing in sections so none of it dries too fast, making it harder to remove. Also, make sure you are using a clean cloth for applications so you do not scratch up the paint any further.
Once you have finished that entire process, you are now in for a good waxing. Gold Edition Car Wax, used by most dealerships and auto detailers, is the perfect car wax. This stuff is easy to both apply and remove, as well as being able to be used on all colors. Just apply with a clean cloth in a circular motion, allow to dry, then wipe off with another clean, dry towel.
by Lanes Car Products - Car Wax & Auto Detail Specialists
posted by Lane's Car Products
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Wednesday, November 23, 2005
How To Quickly Detail Your Car
If you are like most car owners, your car is like your child, your pride and joy. Most owners even go so far as naming their vehicle, not to mention the hundreds of dollars they may spend on accessories and the like. A great way to pamper your pride and joy is by mastering the art of auto detailing.
Detailing your car is like giving it a good washing times a thousand. When you go through this process, you are basically cleaning every single little crack and crevice to restore the vehicle to nearly like new condition. There are tons of products out there to aid you in the process of detailing, but if you learn a few tricks of the trade, all you need are a few great products and you are set.
For a good quick clean of your vinyl interior, Lane's Power Clean Vinyl Cleaner is known as the strongest cleaner on the market. In mere seconds upon application, this stuff starts rapidly cleaning. All you have to do is apply Power Clean with a sponge or sprayer, then rinse well and wipe off if necessary. You can use it either straight or diluted, whichever strength you need.
To clean the seat upholstery or the carpet in you car, Lane's also has a great Dry Foam Professional cleaner. This cleaner works amazingly fast and is extremely safe and effective on your important interior surfaces. The dry foam action is great for eliminating tough dirt and grim in just moments once it is applied.
Once you have finished cleaning the interior surfaces of your car, you will want to be sure and protect them from any potential spills or stains in the future. Auto Fabric Protector works wonders to protect your fabric surfaces from grease, stains, water and dirt. This is a must for the car enthusiast to maintain the beauty of their car after detailing.
by Lanes Car Products - Car Wax & Auto Detail Specialists
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Tuesday, November 22, 2005
Tips For Cleaning Your Engine
A lot of people will wash and detail their cars on a fairly regular basis. They want to make sure that everything looks just beautiful, clean and nearly brand new. But, how about what is under the hood? You must try to remember that it is equally important to clean your engine compartment, especially if you may be looking to sell your car.
By cleaning your engine compartment on a fairly regular basis, you can help prevent rust as well as aid in the early detection of such problems as belt wear or oil and fluid leaks. If you are looking to clean your engine yourself, there are a few products and tips that you may find helpful.
To get started, you are going to want to soften all of the grease and grime that has been festering in your engine compartment. The best thing to do is start up your car and let the engine run for a few minutes and then shut it off. By having the engine warm, but not hot, it will be much easier to clean by loosening a lot of the grunge.
A product like Super Dyno Degreaser is a great product for cleaning your engine. This stuff is fast at penetrating all of the grime on your engine. When you use this, you will be absolutely amazed at how it can cut your cleaning time literally in half.
Once you have gone through and completely cleaned your engine, you are going to want to give it some extra oomph and shine. Engine Dressing Quick Shine is a phenomenal clear dressing formulated to give your engine a shiny, "like new" look.
When you have finished your engine cleaning, you will be proud of the end product. Now, if you are looking to sell your vehicle you can show potential buyers your super clean engine with complete confidence.
by Lanes Car Products - Car Wax & Auto Detail Specialists
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