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Why Car Washes and Car Care Products?

One of the hardest lessons learned is that a car wash, whether it is full service, drive-through tunnel, touch less, mobile detailer, or even a self service (jet spray) wash may actually do more harm than good to your car. Most commonly, if not properly managed and maintained, a wash can leave marring and "swirl marks" in the car's paint that look bad and can cost hundreds of dollars to correct. Car washes can also use harsh chemicals that strip away all the wax we spend countless hours and/or dollars applying.

Maintaining your car care on your own (Do It Yourself - DIY) is also not without risk of damage. Using the right products, in the right order, as well as proper techniques with tools like mitts, towels, and wash buckets can make a huge difference in finding your shine.

Shinefind provides practical information and consumer reviews for car washes and DIY car care products. This information is designed to help consumers make informed decisions to keep our cars looking spectacular and avoid unsightly damage.

Shinefind is constantly performing research to add washes and products to the extensive directory found on Shinefind. Information included in a listing is based on information Shinefind researchers were able to gathered by internet, phone, and in-person research. Anyone can submit a request to have a wash or product listed on the website so that reviews and ratings may be added. Wash owners and product makers are prohibited from editing or removing consumer reviews.

Shinefind Certification:

Any wash, detailer or product listing that is marked as being Shinefind Certified means that Shinefind has been in contact with an authorized representative from the establishment offering the service or product. Through this contact, Shinefind has verified the listing information is accurate. In order for a wash, detailer or product maker to update the information in their listing(s) they must be Shinefind Certified.

Consumers:

Consumers are provided information through Shinefind articles on how to evaluate car washes and car care products - like carnauba wax, tire shine, polish, synthetic sealant, clay bars, and even drying towels. Through this education, consumers are able to make informed decision on how to care for their automobiles and write helpful reviews to help other consumers.

Get Certified: Car Wash Owners and Detailers

Shinefind Certification provides wash owners and product makers the ability to ensure their information is included in the Shinefind directory and is accurate. In order to maintain the credibility of the information, the only way an owner can update the information in their Shinefind listing is to become Certified. Click here for more information on Shinefind Certification.