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Frequently asked questions

We are often asked questions, that we consider have simple answers. How do I remove this?, or what do I do about that? Well here is your chance to ask us. Simply e-mail your question to questions@carvalet.co.uk We will try to answer your question within 48 hours (or the next working day). However, here are a few questions that are commonly asked.


Can I use washing up liquid on my car without damaging it?

NO! is the short answer. Washing up liquid is very damaging to your paint because it is highly alkaline - This means that it will fade or oxidise. This can be fairly easily corrected with a good wash & polish or if more serious a mechanical machine mop and some paint renovator .

How often should I polish my car?

Well, that is the how long is a piece of string question. It does depend on the vehicle, your usage and where the vehicle parks for sustained periods. However, we suggest at least once a quarter with a high quality wax and regular use of a good quality wash wax solution should suffice.

What is the best polish to use?

Well that is fairly simple, though does depend upon why you are polishing. If the paintwork is in good or fairly good condition, then use a wax with a high carnauba content. This can be checked via the manufacturer. We would recommend Autoglym's High Definition Wax (Explained here), though there are other similar waxes on the market.