| Buying a car is much easier when compared to | | | | below the exhaust system hardware, underpan |
| maintenance. Wash your car regularly. Things like | | | | area as well as the 'hiding' spots behind bumpers |
| dust, bugs, bird dropping can leave the stains and | | | | too. |
| damage the car paint if it is not washed off | | | | Now as the soaking procedure is on, you can |
| immediately. Usually when the car is clean all the | | | | start with the actual wash. Blend the car wash |
| moisture dries up quickly but when it is dirty, the | | | | soap/shampoo with the cold water and use a |
| dirt it accumulates causing corrosion. Once in a | | | | large sponge to apply the mix. Remember to |
| while the pressure wash will be useful to remove | | | | rinse 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. As | | | | from the roof and windows down, hood to trunk |
| the process of rusting due to dirt accumulation | | | | and upper-to- lower sides. Do not skip the tyres, |
| speeds up. It's a bath time for your car so let's | | | | wheel 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 shampoo | | | | It must me surprising to know… but car |
| You can always visit your auto part store or | | | | wash has certain myths too. |
| automotive department, where you can find a | | | | It is said that car wash soap/ or shampoo can |
| variety of car wash soaps or shampoo. Few | | | | damage your car paint. There are several things, |
| pennies from your pocket for good car wash | | | | to b kept in mind before cleaning the car. The |
| soap can always deliver the best. But always | | | | most important thing is that you have to make |
| remember never to use any house hold or | | | | the water………..wetter. |
| kitchen soap or detergents as these can be very | | | | This 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 areas | | | | First and foremost thing is that water has a |
| It is always important to check your car | | | | surface tension and this is what keeps the water |
| thoroughly before the wash. Take a close look at | | | | from beading on the shiny cars and a good car |
| the paint for any signs of road tar or any such | | | | wash will act to break down the surface tension |
| sticky substance, especially in the lower panel | | | | and that's the reason, the soapy water does not |
| areas dried bugs (leading edge of hood, body | | | | bead. You cannot wash your car and wax at the |
| areas of lights and air dam). all kinds of solvents | | | | same time, and any product claiming to do both is |
| are now available in the market to remove stains | | | | compromise or worst. It is also said that high |
| and dirt. | | | | pressure wash is not good for your ca. It can |
| Wash your car in shade | | | | damage your car, and most of the people do not |
| Start with the surface soak, spray the water to | | | | have the luxury or time to hand wash. |
| soak the layer of dirt, oil, dust accumulated, so | | | | With few tips on car wash and maximum |
| that the after a minute or two, much of the dirt | | | | protection, 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 the | | | | and will go a long way. |
| dirt and debris from inside fenders, above and | | | | |