3 Reasons to Let the Pros Clean Your Car

The number of Americans who rely on car washes has risen from 48 percent to 77 percent over the past 25 years. While you might feel a temptation to save some money by washing, waxing, or vacuuming your car in your own driveway or at a self-service wash, this practice may yield minimal improvement or even harm your vehicle. You can protect your investment more successfully (and get more enjoyment out of it) by scheduling professional washing, waxing, and detailing services instead of doing those jobs yourself. Here are three key reasons you should pursue this strategy.
1. The Wrong Techniques or Products Can Make Your Car Look Worse Most car owners have imperfect control over environmental threats to their cars during the washing and waxing process. If you wash and wax your car in direct sunlight, you may end up with hard-to-remove haze. If dust invades the detergent or wax, you could leave swirls or scratches on your paint job. By contrast, professional car wash facilities and personnel can make certain that your car gets cleaned under optimal conditions. These professionals keep their cleansers and applicators as clean as possible, preventing scratches and scuffs. They can also wax your car without leaving any haze or swirls behind. Classic or vintage cars may sustain damage from standard washing and waxing techniques. Older cellulose paint jobs do not use a clear coat at all, unlike modern two-stage paint jobs that always place a clear coat over the pigmented paint layer. Modern washing products that include strong chemicals can also do harm. A car wash professional knows how to wash and wax these cars safely. They can select water-based cleaning products and use the right waxing methods to preserve your classic paint job instead of endangering it. You also have the assurance of knowing that your professional will take responsibility for the results.
2. Professionals Can Protect Your Car's Undercarriage Your car's undercarriage faces direct exposure to many kinds of destructive substances, from gravel and gritty mud to road salts and other corrosive chemical mixtures. Over time, these substances can eat away at the metal, promoting rust and causing premature wear. Unless you own a hydraulic lift, you can't access or even view the undercarriage of your car easily, much less clean it yourself. Drive-through car washes may provide undercarriage protection, but you can't know for certain what products they use or how evenly they cover the vulnerable parts. Professional car wash facilities can apply undercarriage protectants in a controlled, precise manner, offering the extra assurance of high-quality products that offer significant long-term protection. Professional technicians can also identify and remove stubborn salt deposits.
3. Professional Detailing Does a Better Job Against Germs and Allergens If your idea of cleaning your car's interior begins and ends with removing junk and vacuuming the upholstery, you may find that you still have trouble with sneezing, wheezing, or eye irritation even after you've completed these tasks. Dust, bacteria, mold spores, and other allergens typically resist standard home detailing efforts. If you really want or need the cleanest possible cabin air, have your interior detailing done by a professional. These experts have access to advanced steam-cleaning tools that can pull deep-set grime, dander, and other particulates out of your carpets and cushions, making life easier for allergic occupants. Commercial detailers can also disinfect your car's interior to help spare you and your passengers from contagious diseases. These technicians can remove bacteria even from hard-to-reach areas of the cabin while also removing germs from commonly-touched items such as steering wheel, dashboard, and door handles. Leave your car's interior and exterior cleanliness to the seasoned professionals at Grand Prix Car Wash San Pablo. Visit us at either of our locations today.