Cleaning your car may not be the most fun thing that most people can think of doing but it has to be done to keep your car in good shape. You could take the easy route and visit the local car wash but you will get a better finish if you do it yourself.
Automatic car washes are not as gentle as a hand wash, and whilst you could pay a local garage to do a hand wash, it's not cheap. If you wash the car yourself you get to see what condition it is in and can do something about it.
To clean your car you will need specialist car wash liquid. Dish washing soap is too harsh on your rubber and it can damage the wax too so stay clear. You will also need a micro fibre car cleaning cloth or a wash mitt because they are gentler than a sponge.
Two buckets are required and a chamois leather or specialist cloth to dry off your vehicle. Remember to clean your car in the shade because the sun can dry it too quickly and leave a spotty finish and ensure the car is cold before you start.
Tough marks such as squashed bug will need pre-treatment with undiluted car wash soap. The wheels will also need tackling before the bodywork. A sponge is fine for wheels or you could use an old mitt. Don't use the same mitt as you will be using for the body because dirt from the wheels could cause scratches. Soft brushes are also fine. You can get specialist wheel cleaning products if you want a top quality finish.
With the body, rinse it first with water, removing trapped leaves as you go. Fill one of your buckets with water and the other with your soap solution and clean small section of the car working from the top down. Every time you need to get more soapy water on the mitt, rinse it first in the pure water bucket to minimise putting dirt back on the car. Be gentle with your motions because if you press too hard you can scratch the car by pressing dirt into the paint work.
A thorough rinse with pure water is now required before you set to work to dry the car. To do this you should spread out the cloth and drag it gently over the surface. You can use detailing towels to remove excess water.
If you found that the car didn't bead water as you cleaned it, it will need a polish and wax. Car polish needs to be applied carefully, as does wax but it will help protect the car from paint damage and make it look fantastic
By Rebecca G Wishford.
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