Car Wash Tips

Buying a car is much easier when compared tobelow the exhaust system hardware, underpan
maintenance. Wash your car regularly. Things likearea as well as the 'hiding' spots behind bumpers
dust, bugs, bird dropping can leave the stains andtoo.
damage the car paint if it is not washed offNow as the soaking procedure is on, you can
immediately. Usually when the car is clean all thestart with the actual wash. Blend the car wash
moisture dries up quickly but when it is dirty, thesoap/shampoo with the cold water and use a
dirt it accumulates causing corrosion. Once in alarge sponge to apply the mix. Remember to
while the pressure wash will be useful to removerinse the sponge after every scrub, to avoid the
the dirt accumulated from difficult to reach areas.accumulated dirt that can scratch the paint. Work
One has to be extremely careful during winter. Asfrom the roof and windows down, hood to trunk
the process of rusting due to dirt accumulationand upper-to- lower sides. Do not skip the tyres,
speeds up. It's a bath time for your car so let'swheel cup, head lights and other light lenses as
keep in mind certain tips for car.they need a good scrub too.
Use mild soap wash or car shampooIt must me surprising to know… but car
You can always visit your auto part store orwash has certain myths too.
automotive department, where you can find aIt is said that car wash soap/ or shampoo can
variety of car wash soaps or shampoo. Fewdamage your car paint. There are several things,
pennies from your pocket for good car washto b kept in mind before cleaning the car. The
soap can always deliver the best. But alwaysmost important thing is that you have to make
remember never to use any house hold orthe water………..wetter.
kitchen soap or detergents as these can be veryThis may sound silly. Is there is something more
harmful for your car paints.wet than water? Yes a lot of things.
Check for Pre-wash areasFirst and foremost thing is that water has a
It is always important to check your carsurface tension and this is what keeps the water
thoroughly before the wash. Take a close look atfrom beading on the shiny cars and a good car
the paint for any signs of road tar or any suchwash will act to break down the surface tension
sticky substance, especially in the lower paneland that's the reason, the soapy water does not
areas dried bugs (leading edge of hood, bodybead. You cannot wash your car and wax at the
areas of lights and air dam). all kinds of solventssame time, and any product claiming to do both is
are now available in the market to remove stainscompromise or worst. It is also said that high
and dirt.pressure wash is not good for your ca. It can
Wash your car in shadedamage your car, and most of the people do not
Start with the surface soak, spray the water tohave the luxury or time to hand wash.
soak the layer of dirt, oil, dust accumulated, soWith few tips on car wash and maximum
that the after a minute or two, much of the dirtprotection, you can make your car maintain its
will float down before you go to sponge it clean.highest value. A little extra and proper care can
Rinse the bottom of the car well, removing all theand will go a long way.
dirt and debris from inside fenders, above and