Properly
Wash and Wax Your Car
by SolveYourProblem.com
Your car is a prized possession that is very
close to your heart. As you take care of anything that you
cherish dearly, you will also not want to compromise on maintaining
your automotive beauty in the best way possible! Regular cleaning
of the car includes thorough washing and waxing of the entire
car body and also the wheels.
You just cannot evade that not-so-comfortable task of cleaning
your car wheels. Wheels are an important part of your car and
they need to be washed and taken care of in the same way as
you would take care of the exterior and interior of your car
body.
Here are a few useful guidelines that will help you go about
the job of washing and waxing your ‘hot wheels!’
WASHING CAR BODY
For washing your car body you must always use detergents that
are specifically made for automotive use only. If you use ordinary
and harsh dish washing liquids/soaps for your car wash then
the wax polish on the car body imparting the glossy finish
gets damaged. These car detergents/shampoos are pH balanced
containing car polish enhancers and water-soluble wax to retain
the glossy wax finish of your car body and keeping it squeaky
clean!
While washing/waxing your car you must always keep the vehicle
in the shade, so that the paint surface is absolutely cool.
It’s better to use a plastic bucket while washing your car
than a metal one, in case the bucket collides with the car
surface your car paint won’t chip off and cause you heartbreak!
Wash your car with water at room temperature and never
with warm/hot water. This will ruin the shiny wax coating on your
car paint leading to quicker body rot.
Try and use a smaller quantity of car detergent than recommended
to retain the wax polish for a longer time. A concentrated
soap solution will strip off the wax polish more each time
you wash your car with it.
To
avoid damaging and scratching the glossy finish and wax layer
on your car body always use soft 100% cotton towels/cloths,
car-washing mitts, soft sponges, etc. for cleaning and drying
your car. Avoid using hard brushes and cloths while car washing.
Before
you start washing you’ve got to wet the entire car
from top to bottom. For this purpose you can use a pistol grip
hose nozzle and gently spray from the top to the rear ends
of the
car. While
cleaning your car divide the process into several phases. Wet the top hood first, clean it and then rinse off the soap
thoroughly. Next, wash off another section/part such as the
trunk in the same manner, followed by the front section and
bonnet, and move down thus wetting, washing and rinsing each
section of the car at a time. In this way the soap and water
won’t dry out if you wait to rinse off the whole car at the
end! Dried soap and water damages the wax coating greatly.
Another useful practice for preventing scratches and swirls
on your car paint is to use two separate car washing
mitts or towels – one for cleaning the sides and panels that accumulates
great amounts of dirt, and another for the roof, hood and trunk
regions that remain relatively clean.
For
removing highly acidic bird droppings, the best option
is to spot clean the area with Seltzer water. Do not rub the
area too hard or wash with scouring detergents that will surely
ruin your paint.
You
must dry your car as soon as possible post-washing. You
must use 100% clean and dry cotton towels or synthetic chamois
first to blot up all the water from all surfaces. Then use
another set of dry towels/chamois to blot up any trace of water.
WASHING CAR WHEELS
You must clean and wash your wheels only when they are cool.
First thoroughly wet the wheels and rinse them down with jets
of water to dislodge dirt and grime. Then spray a single wheel
with a good tire cleaning detergent such as Zymol, etc. Work
up the lather and clean thoroughly only with a soft-bristled
brush through every nook and crevice of the tire, followed
by thorough rinsing with plenty of water to remove even the
last particle of dirt. Repeat for all wheels.
Do not allow soap and water to dry on the wheels.
WAXING CAR BODY AND WHEELS
To wax your car surface and your car wheels you must use a
high quality non-abrasive wax coat. Keep your car away from
direct sunlight during the waxing process. Using the wax applicator,
apply wax to one panel of the car at a time and to one wheel
at a time. Wait for a few minutes. Then wipe the surface of
the car and the wheels separately first with a clean terry
cloth in one direction followed by a second wipe with a polishing
cloth in the opposite direction to bring out that glamorous
shine.
Last but not the least, you must always maintain separate
sets of towels and wipes for the car body and the car wheels. #
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