Why commercial vehicles need love too!

Everyone thinks that its important to make sure their personal car is kept in pristine shape. While that's very true, what about a company's commercial vehicles? Why is this even coming into question, you might wonder? Here's why.

People often use the saying, "Don't judge a book by its cover." Let's get serious though, most of us will look at a company's building, tools, personnel and vehicles and will determine whether we will use their services or not. It may not be fair, but a person may think that the way a company looks, may seem to reflect how much they pay attention to detail. As we know, with most jobs, if not all of them, paying attention to detail is extremely important. It can mean a person's life. 

Then the question arises, why not have commercial vehicles detailed? It reflects the company. It really gives any new customer, a great or awful first impression. So why not woo them by having an immaculate car? Remember, it's said that you only have seven seconds to make a great first impression. Make sure those wheels and rims are shining beautifully. That body glistens with no dirt in sight and its so smooth its like it was brand new. What will people think then? Well, you will have probably made a great first impression when you roll up to whatever site you're working at. 

Besides closing a sale, why else should you have your commercial vehicles detailed? It will help protect this very important investment. By keeping the tires dressed, it will protect it from cracking. By keeping the interior vinyl dressed, it will be protected from harmful UV rays that will ruin it. Finally, keeping the paint waxed will also preserve it. Which will add to the luster of your vehicle. 

Now that you have been able to think about it. Why haven't you been getting your commercial vehicles cleaned? When are you going to set up your next appointment? 

I want to wash my car. What should I use?

Back before corrosive chemicals started to take over the Earth, there was a time when a person could just use the things they had to clean homes and cars. However, those times no longer exist. Instead, chemicals are everywhere and can be quite harmful not only to people but their investments. As a result many people wonder what they can use to wash their cars, sometimes asking the question, 'What should I use?' While this is a broad question, here are some general rules of thumb to think about while prepping yourself when washing your car.

Soaps. What soaps should a person use? Many would probably go run for the Dawn or Ajax for washing their cars. However, as the label says its says dishwashing liquid.  Unfortunately, while the dishwashing liquid will get the dirt off the car, it can ruin the paint. So the question again is, what do I use? Really any car washing detergent will suffice. Some of these even have bug removers in them and synthetic wax. There are professional types, but even a brand like Turtle Wax is fine.

Bugs. Bugs are usually an issue for those whose life is on the highway. However as was mentioned previously, some car washing detergents have bug remover in them. If you don't want to go that alley, there's another way. After you have washed your car and you are in the process of drying it make sure to wipe the front bumper really well with a microfiber towel and they should come up. It might take some elbow grease but try not to rub or scratch anything out. It could cause damage to your paint. So being gentle is everything. If its not coming up, good chances are, its already in your paint.

Interior cleaning. This is probably one of the most important elements of cleaning. Why? Well, its because we see it the most. Yet, something people neglect is dressing the vinyl. Why is that so important? Honestly, it helps protect your car from the uv rays the sun emits. Look for water based products, not oil based. Oil based products, with continued use, can cause damage to your vinyl. Again it wont happen overnight but it will cause it to look pretty awful after continued use.

Tires. Tires, believe it or not can have a huge impact on the overall look of your car. Its almost like going up to a home where the house itself, on the exterior, is nicely cleaned and power washed but the lawn is horrendous. Rims and Tires are a big deal. So try and pay some attention to them. PLEASE! The easiest way to make sure they're looking in tip top shape is by having your car washed regularly. Why? Well brake dust can collect and the longer it sits, the harder it is to clean. No joke. This will becoming extremely frustrating especially when you don't have professional grime and rim cleaner. Also, feel free to use oil based or water based dressing to get those tires looking awesome and protect them too.

So really there are a lot of things to keep in mind when trying to give your car a nice good washing, even down to the types of cleaning products to use. If these things are too much to remember, then just call a professional and have them deal with it. They'd be glad to do so.