For those who prefer to wash their car themselves and want to get the best results without destroying the look of the car, we have prepared some useful tips and mistakes to avoid when cleaning their car:
- Combines the use of sponges with that of a professional appliance
For efficient cleaning of the machine, you can use two larger sponges that are very useful when removing dirt. However, care must be taken that the movements you use when washing the machine are not circular as they increase the risk of scratches.
And for a quick, safe and effortless wash, you can use such a pressure washer with which you can clean up even hard-to-reach places or oil deposits and that you can easily handle so that the end result is an impeccable one.
- Avoid going to car washes
As I said earlier, some laundries use rough brushes that can scratch the car, but almost all do not pay enough attention to brush cleaning. They can fill with residue or dirt and leave traces on your machine. Because the key element in cleaning the car in the laundry is speed, many laundries use powerful jets of water, which can sometimes have a too high temperature. This affects, over time, the appearance of the paint, which may lose color or peel.
- Avoid washing the car in the sun
If you parked the car in the sun, be careful to move it to a shadowy place before you start to wash it. This practice will help you better identify the areas with stains or dirt and insist on them. At the same time, the sun's rays make the cleaning solution easier to dry, and rinsing with water will be a lot more difficult because you will waste time to remove the shampoo.
- Take care of what cleaning products you use
Inadvertently or unknowingly, some drivers wash their car with foam-making products, no matter if they are designed specifically to clean the cars. Liquid soap, dish soap or hair shampoo are not suitable for machine washing, as their PH is different from that of special car products. The latter are designed to protect the paint and wax layer and, moreover, are easier to remove and leave no trace.
- Use a microfibre cloth for drying
Few are drivers who have enough patience to dry the car after washing, but if you do, you will notice that it will get another look without any residue of substances or traces left by the limestone in the water. Use a microfiber cloth that is more absorbent to remove even the hood, windows and trunk, and the difference will be immediately noticed.
What other tricks do you use when you wash your car?
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