Well hi there. Welcome to spring. While I have you here, let me take this opportunity to remind you to change your clocks this weekend for Daylight Savings Time. That is, of course, unless you live in Arizona, Hawaii or Indiana. That’s right folks, did you know that those three states do not observe Daylight Savings? Just a little bit of trivia from your good buddy Mike!
Anyway, I hope that you and your cars have all made it through this very long winter none the worse for wear. Isn’t that first good washing and waxing you give your car in the spring a great feeling. Getting off all the salt and dirt and generic road sludge that’s been piling on week after week and coming out with a bright, shiny car that looks brand new all over again. And speaking of which, be sure to check out our tips section below for some helpful hints hints on getting that wax done just right.
This issue we’ve got all the latest on our hot new products and the low down on some really cool happenings on the website down below in the Blog section, and even a money saving coupon. So sit back, relax for a few minutes, and don’t even think about the fact that you’re losing an hour of sleep with the whole “Spring Ahead” thing, and prepare to be transported, if briefly, into a world where your car is all that matters.
TIP SHACK
This month, we got two questions that are so closely related, we decided to address both of them. Question One:
I have pinstriping on my car and am afraid I will mess it up when I wax the car. Any suggestions on how to do this safely?
Actually it is good to keep some wax on your pinstriping and graphic kits. Just like your paint, they also need to be protected from the outside elements like the sun, salts, and dirt. What you want to do is apply a very thin coat of wax to the pinstripe or graphic. You can do this by applying a small amount of wax with a damp sponge to the area. You want it to go on thin so you can remove it easily. This is one case where thicker is not better! What you DON’T want to do is to apply the wax too heavily around the striping. If you do then you will get buildup around the stripe that will turn white or chalky. When that happens the stripe looks old and weathered. Thin for the win, as they say.
Which leads us perfectly into Question Two:
I applied too much wax to my pinstriping and it looks white and chalky around the edges. How do I get rid of that?
Most of the time you can just carefully wipe around the edges with a soft cloth, but in cases of heavy wax buildup you can use a toothbrush with soft bristles. Agitate with care, making sure not to scratch the paint surface. A tooth pick cut off at an angle is also extremely effective. The sharp point can be used to clean edges, and remove the stubborn wax build up.
WEB NEWS
Spring is the perfect time to spruce up your car with some brand new auto graphics, and we have quite a selection to choose from! Whether you’re in the market for some flames for your doors, or maybe something to decorate your rear window, we’ve got it all, and it’s all organized and easy to find. Hot right now are these rear window U.S. flag graphics. Show your support and grab one before they’re all gone!
WRAPPING IT UP
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Happy Daylight Savings
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