Some car owners imagine that an
express car wash is a seasonal service, as though the only time of year to be concerned about your vehicle’s outer shine is in the summer, when the sun is brightest and everyone is spending time outdoors. However, the average car takes on messes from many more sources than just mud on camping trips and off-road adventures. Your vehicle’s outer finish endures the elements all year long, and every season presents its own challenges.
Taking your vehicle through the car wash every few weeks is an effective way to ensure it maintains its shine through any bad weather Mother Nature throws at it. Since the environment is a constant source of pollutants, an unlimited car wash membership may be just what you need.
Bugs and Birds Leave Stubborn Stains
Everyone who owns a car knows what flying creatures can do to it, especially in the warmer months. Bugs splatter against your windshield or hood while you’re driving, and your windshield wipers aren’t always thorough enough to clear the oddly colored messes they leave behind.
Birds flying overhead will leave their droppings with no regard for where they land, and when it’s hot outside, the sun bakes these contaminants where they sit and makes them even harder to remove.
Heated by the sun, these foreign substances can damage your car’s paint if left alone. Visiting an express car wash every couple of weeks will save you that headache and leave your vehicle looking like new.
Don’t Underestimate Pollen
No one who lives in Southwest Florida is unaware of the year-round pollen problem. If you’re driving at all, you will inevitably find pollen buildup on your vehicle’s surface. Parking indoors can mitigate this, but total prevention is unlikely.
Left alone for too long, pollen grains can leave tiny scratches in the paint, and since pollen turns slightly acidic when wet, it’s only a matter of time before it dulls the shine. All in all, the effects of pollen on a vehicle are unpleasant to look at, so regular car washes are a necessity if you want to keep your car looking pristine throughout the year.
Beware the Ocean Breeze and All That It Carries
If you park anywhere near the ocean, you know that sea spray can leave stains on your car. Salt particles from the Atlantic can travel several miles inland, carried on the wind. Left unwashed and exposed to sunlight for extended periods of time, these particles will eventually begin to degrade your vehicle’s clear coat, and once that’s sufficiently degraded, it’s only a matter of time before the same harsh elements get to your colored paint.
Once that salt-heavy moisture gets past your paint job’s defenses, it may leave water spots and eventually cause rust. When it comes to long-term care plans for the look of your vehicle, visiting the car wash every once in a while is a highly cost-effective preventative measure. With so many natural paint hazards hitting your car year-round, there’s no reason not to drive in.
Drivers throughout Southwest Florida are up against the elements, so it’s only logical to keep up with regular visits to Vroom Car Wash. Don’t leave your car unprotected from bugs, pollen, dirt, and salty air. Give us a call at
(239) 846-9274 to
ask us about our membership plans.
