5 CAR WASH TIPS AND TRICKS

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5 CAR WASH TIPS AND TRICKS
five car wash tips to get the most out of washing
your vehicle and avoid the most common pitfalls.

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DO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOAP
One of the most oft-repeated, old-school car wash
tips is to use dish detergent for maximum
cleaning power but this also happens to be
perhaps the worst advice you could take when
cleaning your vehicle. Dish soap is great for
dishes because its formulated to cut through
grease, but those same strong chemicals and
detergents will not only strip the wax off of
your car but also dull the finish of your paint
and trim. Always use a soap that has been
formulated specifically for cars.
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DONT LET ANYTHING TOUCH THE GROUND
Did you drop your wash mitt, drying cloth or
detailing rag? Its done. Forget about it. Walk
away. Well, maybe not that last one, but
definitely dont use it again during this wash
session. The small particles of dirt and grime it
picked up after being in contact with the ground
mean its guaranteed to scratch and spiderweb
your paint should you use it before thoroughly
machine-washing it. For this reason, its
helpful to keep a supply of extra towels and a
mitt or two handy to use should you accidentally
drop anything while washing.
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DO USE TWO
BUCKETS OR RINSE CAREFULLY
In keeping with the same theme, youll want to
rinse your mitt off in between every dip into
the suds bucket to clean off the dirt you just
removed from your car. Ideally, you should have
two buckets at the ready one for rinsing your
mitt and one for getting a fresh batch of clean,
sudsy soap on your mitt to use on the car. This
is one of the best ways to ensure that you dont
accidentally scratch the paint while washing
your car.
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DONT
WASH IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT
Most professionals caution against washing your
car on a bright, sunny day, because one of the
keys to a proper car cleaning is keeping it wet
until its time for it to be properly and
thoroughly dried. If the metal is hot, the
water, and even the soap, will dry up quickly
because of the sun, which will leave spots all
over the paint and glass. Keeping the car wet
with a light drizzle of water, parking in the
shade, or washing in the early evening will
prevent spots from forming. Its also important
to rinse with an indirect spray instead of a jet
blast of water.
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USE WAXING
It takes a bit more effort but regularly giving
your car a post-wash wax will help result in a
much cleaner finish. It'll also make the car
easier to clean next time around and protect it
more effective against the elements Waxing in
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