The bees love it, your car doesn't
It's the time of year when the plants and trees start to flourish again, and with that comes the dreaded pollen apocalypse . Recently Victoria was hit with a great stretch of dry, sunny weather, perfect for pollen accumulation. Although pollen can be very fine and powdery, it can wreak havoc on your car's finish if not dealt with properly. Here are some tips to help safely rid your vehicle of it (at least temporarily!)
Pollen Removal Tips
- Never Dry Wipe! Pollen is very abrasive and will mar and scratch the paintwork if wiped dry on the surface. Always use a lubricant such as a quick detailer or soapy water to wipe the car with a microfiber towel. If the car is covered, it is probably best to just wash the entire vehicle.
- When washing, use the two bucket method to minimize pollen from being deposited back onto the car with a dirty wash mitt. (See video below)
- When washing outside, try to rinse the car off frequently to remove any new pollen from cleaned areas. Once fully washed dry the car with a leaf blower or microfiber towel lightly dampened with quick detailer or water. This will minimize scratches.
- Even though it will get covered again, it's important to keep your car cleaned regularly. Pollen can turn hard and become more difficult to remove the longer its left.
- Use a high quality car wash soap. Never use dish soap or plain water. The wash mitt needs a good lubricant to help remove the dirt without scratching the paint.
- Try to avoid parking under trees or near shrubs that are blooming with pollen.
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VIDEO: How to Properly Wash Your Car with our available 2 Bucket Kits. Contact us to purchase.
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Need Mother's Day/ Father's Day Gift ideas?
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If you aren't able to shop for that special someone, why not give the gift of a clean car! These can be used to pay for services in the future, and are a great birthday/ Mother's day/ Father's day gift idea. You don't even have to leave your house to purchase! Contact us to buy.
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We Can Help!
If you need some professional help with getting your car looking great for Spring, we're here for you. This time of year we perform many Spring maintenance details that help freshen up the appearance both inside and out, while removing the remnants of our harsh Winter. If your ride needs some love but you're not ready to tackle it yourself, we'd be happy to show you our options and customize a detail that's perfect for you.
We are still open during this pandemic.
We are still open for appointments as usual. We are taking extreme precautions in dealing with sanitizing and disinfection of our client's vehicles before and after work is performed for your safety and ours. We advise that if you have symptoms of illness or have been in contact with someone that has these symptoms that you stay home and do not bring us your vehicle.
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