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A car always looks a lot nicer when it’s sparkling clean, however, no one likes going through the effort of manually cleaning a car. It’s hard work, gets you all covered in water, and you always run the risk of the car ending up streaky.
Here are the top secrets to cleaning your car so it looks immaculate as if it was done by the professionals.
1. Hose It Down
The first thing that you are going to want to do when cleaning a car is to hose it down with water. You’re going to want to use a good amount of water as this will help break up any mud and debris on the car, and also prepare it for the soap and suds. Make sure that the water is cold, as hot or boiling water can warp the trimming and ruin the paint job.
Photo: Anastas Mateev/Unsplash When hosing down a car with a water hose or pressure washer, be careful not to concentrate the stream of water on any door seals as water may be able to creep through these gaps and ruin your interior. You also don’t want to aim it at any loose paint or rust as this can rip the paint clean off. If you haven’t got either a hose or a pressure cleaner, it might be best to take your car to the professionals at WashNGo-Express.com instead.
2. Clean the Wheels
Now that the car is nice and wet, the next thing you want to do is to clean the wheels of your vehicle. This is best done with a dedicated wheel cleaner product as this is most effective in removing any baked-on brake dust. It’s safest to use a soft-bristled brush as this can get into all the nooks and crannies of the wheel and help the fluid penetrate more.
Photo: Adrian Dascal/Unsplash A good fluid to use is Bilt Hamber, as this one will turn red once it’s finished cleaning the wheels. This makes it harder to forget that the cleaner is applied, meaning that you’re more likely to rinse it off.
3. Shampoo the Car
The next stage of cleaning a car is to now turn your attention back to the body of the vehicle and to shampooing it. You want to use a store-bought car shampoo and stay clear from washing up liquid mixed with water as this will be very ineffective and could damage your car thanks to the salt that’s in it.
You should start at the top of the car and work your way down, ensuring that the sponge you are using to apply the shampoo is wet at all times. Once you’re done, simply rinse off the car with cold water.
It’s a good idea to use a single sponge for just the body of your car. Be sure to thoroughly rinse your sponge, as if it’s dropped on the floor, one small piece of grit on it can cover your car in scratches.
4. Dry the Car
This is perhaps one of the most important stages of cleaning a car and is one that many people forget to do. Once you’ve rinsed your car, you can’t just leave it to dry in the sun. This will just make it go streaky and smeary.
Photo: Norbert Buduczki/Unsplash Instead, you need to dry the car by hand with a chamois cloth, as this will give the car a nice finish that will minimize the amount you need to polish after.
