When you're getting back into the swing of detailing your car as the winter months wind down, don't underestimate the importance of waxing. You'd be surprised how many people think as long as they keep their cars really clean, they don't have to wax. Many people are under the mistaken impression that waxing your car is for a shiny look only.

However, wax does more than keep your car looking sharp, it also protects the exterior of your car from elements that degrade the finish such as weather, pollution, salt (from snowy roads), dirt and other debris. As you encounter them, all of these things will collect on your car's finish and with time, will cause paint to chip off. Once that happens rust will begin invading anywhere you are missing paint and eventually holes will form.

You can keep this from happening by keeping your car clean and waxing to seal in the clean finish when you're done. It's easy to do yourself once you learn a few tips and tricks that professional detailers know. Just wash your car with a good professional quality car soap and then dry with microfiber towels. Then apply a good professional grade wax to your car such as Gold Edition.

To apply, use a wax applicator or clean microfiber towels and let the wax dry completely. Then remove using microfiber towels or if you have experience using one, an orbital buffer. If you've been afraid to use an orbital buffer up until now because you were afraid you'd ruin your vehicle's finish, it's easy to do if you keep your buffer moving at all times and never allow the area that you're buffing to get hot. Be aware that your car's exterior can heat up in mere seconds so the trick is to keep it moving it at times in a circular motion and you'll have a showroom class shine on your car when you're done.

Labels: car-wax, exterior

If you detail your whole car and then forget your tires and wheels, it can bring the whole look of your car down. It is important to keep your tires looking sharp as well because shabby and dull tires will take away from all the hard work you've done to make your car look its best.

Besides looking good, keeping the tires on your car dressed and clean will result in a longer life of your tires. So not only will your entire car look better, you'll actually save money in the long run by getting longer use out of your tires.

For the best results, use Lane's Specialized Tire and Wheel Kit to keep your car's tires looking shiny and like new. To get your tires really clean, it is highly recommended that you use Lanes Black & White Tire Cleaner, this is the most concentrated bleach cleaner that you can get. This powerful cleaner attacks dirt and grime on your tires and leaves them clean and ready for the next step in detailing your tires. After cleaning your tires, rinse thoroughly and let dry.

The next step is to use Lanes Super Blue Tire Gloss, which is the longest lasting and durable tire shines on the professional market. Additionally, it is fast drying and leaves your tires with a protective shine that will last for many weeks.

Safe Wheel is another great addition to the kit. This wheel cleaner is non-acidic and safe for all wheels. The chrome on your wheels will shine like new and there is no chance your cleaner damaging the wheel.

Lanes Aluminum is the shining star of this package. This is the strongest aluminum wheel cleaner available on the market today. If you want your car to look like the slickly detailed machine it is, pick up one of Lane's Specialized Tire and Wheel Kits today!

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