Get Your Car Washed Today
How many automotive businesses have their own theme song? I can only think of one Car Wash ! Cleaning a car isn’t just about cosmetics. According to John Ibbotson, Consumer Reports’ chief mechanic, regular washing can help protect your car's finish. “You need to remove that road grit and residue left from rain and birds, or it can lead to damaged paint and corrosion,” he says. What does regular washing mean? Dennis Taljan, director for automotive coatings at the paint company PPG has a simple rule of thumb: “When you see stuff on it, wash it," he says. Taljan points out that today’s cars aren’t as susceptible to rust, peeling paint, and faded clearcoat as older cars used to be, but they still need thorough cleanings to keep grime, salt, and mud from accumulating in places where they can get stuck. Sing Along at the Car Wash Ooh, ooh, you might not ever get rich But let me tell ya, it's better than diggin' a ditch There ain't no tellin' who you might ...