Golden Arrow Car Wash & Detailing

Make sure windows are dry before trying to drive off. Once the car is moving, water on the windows can streak and leave mineral deposits.

It is not true that if you use a non-automotive soap to wash your car that it will strip all of the wax off. ANY soap you use will take a layer of wax off; that’s the wax’s job.

What is a soft cloth washing system? While some auto car washes use abrasive brushes, the soft cloth and brushless systems are non-abrasive. Special cleansers are gently rubbed onto the vehicle to remove dirt without scratching the finish coat.

What are 21st century car washes doing to become more environmentally friendly? If you guessed many use less water, employ mild, organic soaps and reduce their electrical load, you're right.

What is the difference between polishing and waxing a vehicle? Waxing a car protects the surface of your vehicle, while polishing gives it a vibrant, shiny coat. Utilizing both will protect the exterior of your car.

Bird droppings are more than an annoyance, at least as far as your car is concerned. They can react with the paint on your car and lead to an acidic stain that can eventually damage the paint. The key with bird droppings is to make sure they are cleaned off quickly, so there is no time to damage the paint job.

One of the most important areas of your car to clean is the undercarriage because road salts and other contaminants can accumulate and eat away at the metals. Washing at home fails to deliver proper cleaning; you need the undercarriage cleaning capabilities of an automated car wash.

Your vehicle's interior is just as important as the exterior to keep clean. Regular interior and exterior car cleaning will keep you looking and feeling good! Come in for a full service car wash starting at $22! No appointment needed.

The first car wash on record opened its doors in Detroit. Can you name the year? If you guessed 1914, you're right. It was originally marketed as an automated laundry for automobiles.

Anytime you drive your vehicle on salted roads or along the beach you should, at the very least, rinse the vehicle off as soon as possible. This helps prevent damage caused by sand and salt.

Do you have the money to spend on the proper materials to regularly wash your vehicle? It's easy to actually damage your car's paint job by inadvertently rubbing some of the grime and grit on your vehicle until scratches develop in the paint job. Car washes are designed to avoid any scratching.

Did you know that washing your car or truck on a regular basis can help it run better? This is why taking your car to a quality car wash is so important. A good regular washing can also leave your car looking new.

Have you ever noticed a yellow dusting on your vehicle, particularly during the spring? This is pollen, and while it’s great for flowers, it also can slowly eat through your vehicle’s paint job. Whenever you see pollen build up on your vehicle, make sure you head to the car wash within the next couple of days.

Keeping your car’s exterior and interior clean now can add to the car’s resale value later. On average, a clean vehicle that’s been well-maintained inside and out garners as much as 20 percent more when it’s time to trade it in or sell it.

Keep the car centered in the bay so it’s easy to navigate around the car while cleaning. Since the hoses don’t pause, this prevents wasting time needing to move the car.

Do you have the time to regularly wash the vehicles your family owns? Between jobs, family obligations, and the hope to have some recreation time, many people have little free time available in their daily schedules.

The first advanced semiautomatic car wash was invented by Thomas Simpson in 1946. A conveyor belt, hooked to the bumper, pulled the vehicle through a wash tunnel containing an overhead water sprinkler, manually operated brushes, and a 50-hp blower that dried the car.

If you have dried a car before, then you know how difficult it can be. Beside the fact that streaks can be left on the car, it is hard to dry without messing with mirror or other exterior parts. Utilizing an air-dryer will safely dry your vehicle.