Dirt Can Hurt So Wash Your Car

Is your car a victim of “Wash me” being writing on it?  So funny, right…? Not so much. Dirt can’t hurt. It’s kind of like the dirt is a layer of protection from the sun, like sunscreen. Well, again… not so much. Truth is, dirt can hurt your car in several ways. It is one of the many culprits that start damage to the outside of your car.

Taking the time to go wash your car is important. When there is dirt piling up on your car, it doesn’t protect it like sunscreen, not at all. Dirt weakens the paint on your car and works like sandpaper. When it rains, the dirt mixes with the rain which can then cause it to scratch your car. Other pollutants like bird droppings and sap from trees will also ruin the paint on your car.

Protecting the paint on your car is important so that the paint protects the body of your car. Paint works in two ways, makes your car look cool, and but more importantly, it acts like a sunscreen for the body of your car. Once the paint is compromised and starts to chip and crack, that’s when real trouble can start. Those chips and cracks lead to the body of your car being exposed to rain and the elements, leading to rust. Rust can lead to holes which then leads to more damage to your vehicle that you have worked hard for.

So paint, if it is a “sunscreen” for the body of the car, but what’s the “sunscreen” for the paint? Wax! Wax will protect it from the elements like bug splats, tree sap, bird droppings and it will keep your car shiny. Cleaning your car the right way and using wax afterward extends the life of the paint and protects your car which will help when you decided to sell it. Everyone likes a nice shiny car, not one with rust holes in it.

The inside of your car is just as important as the outside. It can be difficult, especially with children and/or animals. Being organized helps with keeping your car clean inside.  You can find organizers that hang on the back of your seats that are great, especially for long trips. To cut down any sort of smells, dryer sheets under the seats of your cars helps with that.

Taking care of your vehicle is a plus all the way around. As Mr. Miyagi said to Danielson in the Karate Kid, “Wax on. Wax off.” At least you don’t have as many cars to wax. Poor Danielson…