Tips for Keeping Your White Car Whiter, Longer

Giving your car a good waxing makes it shiny and beautiful. There's more to waxing than just the aesthetics, however; waxing protects your vehicle against sun damage and stains that can greatly affect its paint job.

When you wax your car, you also make it much easier to wash in the future, since bugs, bird feces, mud and even tree sap won't stick as well to your car's exterior. Talk to your auto body shop technician to see how often you should wax your vehicle to keep the white paint lovely and vibrant for as long as possible.

You will be tempted to wash your car often to remove dirt and grime, but make sure you use a soft cloth to avoid potentially scratching or irritating your car's white surface. A cloth made of cotton or microfiber is best for wiping down your car when washing it.

If you are unsure if you have scratched your car's surface already or if you are using the wrong kinds of towels to clean your vehicle, talk to your auto body technician for assistance. They can help you choose cleaning products that are best to use for the type of paint you have on your vehicle.

Rust stains are extremely difficult to remove and are especially noticeable on white cars. The best way to prevent rust stains is to prevent rust. Rust forms on cars when exposed metal meets oxygen and moisture; rust spots are then quick to appear.

To prevent rust from forming on your white car—and therefore keep rust stains at bay—make sure to have all dents and scratches that go deeper than your car's paint job treated at your local auto body shop. A small dent or scratch is not expensive to fix: an average of $25 per inch for a dent is to be expected from many auto body shops as far as cost.

To keep your white car from fading in the sunlight or experiencing other type of exterior damage, keep it covered when not in use, even if you store it in a garage. A cover should be made of soft microfiber or cotton and should be custom-fit to your car. When you keep your vehicle covered, you protect it against rodents, insects, weather damage and other potential dangers while keeping the surface as white as possible at the same time.

It may take a bit more maintenance to keep a white car pristine over other types of vehicles, but you can accomplish this task by taking a few precautions. Your auto body mechanic will be able to help you keep your car beautiful and white for as long as you own it. Call the team of auto body experts at Coats Auto Body and Paint for help in keeping your car beautiful.