KEEP IT CLEAN 305, LLC
MIAMI, FLORIDA

Q. Does it really help a car’s value to keep its finish looking new? A. Yes! Appearance is the first thing people look for in a used car. If a car’s finish turns buyers off, it’s virtually impossible to get a good price – no matter how well the car runs. Used car managers agree. When they have two identical cars, both mechanically fit and comparably equipped, appearance really makes the difference. The car which is noticeably rusted, dull and spotty will sell for significantly less than the same car with a showroom finish. So proper care of the car’s appearance will definitely pay off at trade-in time! This important study concluded that automobile owners should avoid washing their cars at home. Only a professional carwash can provide the proper amounts of water and water pressure needed along with the appropriate, professional cleaning solutions to safely and effectively clean your car. The second problem has to do with the amount and pressure of the water used to wash your car. Your hose just can’t put out enough water to remove sand and dirt particles that get trapped in the sponge or mitt you use in washing. It’s like washing your car with sandpaper. The Professional equipment at our carwash is engineered to provide the optimum amount of water and water pressure to best clean and protect your car’s finish. A. That’s a tough question, since most cars are made up of a lot of different surfaces. Acrylic paint, vinyl, chrome, rubber, plastic, glass, cloth, sheet metal and other materials all demand a variety of cleaners. So let’s start with cleaners that you shouldn’t use. Most household cleaning products have solvents that break down the oils in paints and vinyl. Laundry detergents usually have extremely high alkaline levels that also can harm the finish. And soaps can leave the dull film. To prove this the Mercedes Benz Company recently performed a test in Munich, Germany by washing one group of cars 25 times by hand and another group 25 times at a professional carwash. The professional equipment produced noticeably brighter finishes than the cars washed by hand. In fact, the hand washed cars need compounding and polishing to restore their original shine. A. What you are referring to are black particles that come from areas of heavy traffic. They are gritty, abrasive substances coming off tires as they wear. Also, chemicals from diesel smoke and other emissions in the atmosphere settle on your car’s surface. If this residue isn’t removed immediately, permanent damage to the finish can result. A. Not at all! Actually, it’s very simple. Dirt and grime collect in the areas around your car’s wheels. The concentrated spray at professional carwashes loosens and rinses the grime, giving you a smoother ride. The spray also helps prevent rusting inside of the wheel wells – the most difficult type of rust to stop. Q. Lately my windshield becomes smeared when I run my wipers. What am I doing wrong? Q. Does it really help a car’s value to keep its finish looking new? A. Yes! Appearance is the first thing people look for in a used car. If a car’s finish turns buyers off, it’s virtually impossible to get a good price – no matter how well the car runs. Used car managers agree. When they have two identical cars, both mechanically fit and comparably equipped, appearance really makes the difference. The car which is noticeably rusted, dull and spotty will sell for significantly less than the same car with a showroom finish. So proper care of the car’s appearance will definitely pay off at trade-in time! This important study concluded that automobile owners should avoid washing their cars at home. Only a professional carwash can provide the proper amounts of water and water pressure needed along with the appropriate, professional cleaning solutions to safely and effectively clean your car. The second problem has to do with the amount and pressure of the water used to wash your car. Your hose just can’t put out enough water to remove sand and dirt particles that get trapped in the sponge or mitt you use in washing. It’s like washing your car with sandpaper. The Professional equipment at our carwash is engineered to provide the optimum amount of water and water pressure to best clean and protect your car’s finish. A. That’s a tough question, since most cars are made up of a lot of different surfaces. Acrylic paint, vinyl, chrome, rubber, plastic, glass, cloth, sheet metal and other materials all demand a variety of cleaners. So let’s start with cleaners that you shouldn’t use. Most household cleaning products have solvents that break down the oils in paints and vinyl. Laundry detergents usually have extremely high alkaline levels that also can harm the finish. And soaps can leave the dull film. To prove this the Mercedes Benz Company recently performed a test in Munich, Germany by washing one group of cars 25 times by hand and another group 25 times at a professional carwash. The professional equipment produced noticeably brighter finishes than the cars washed by hand. In fact, the hand washed cars need compounding and polishing to restore their original shine. A. What you are referring to are black particles that come from areas of heavy traffic. They are gritty, abrasive substances coming off tires as they wear. Also, chemicals from diesel smoke and other emissions in the atmosphere settle on your car’s surface. If this residue isn’t removed immediately, permanent damage to the finish can result. A. Not at all! Actually, it’s very simple. Dirt and grime collect in the areas around your car’s wheels. The concentrated spray at professional carwashes loosens and rinses the grime, giving you a smoother ride. The spray also helps prevent rusting inside of the wheel wells – the most difficult type of rust to stop. Q. Lately my windshield becomes smeared when I run my wipers. What am I doing wrong?