Many car-owners take great pride in washing their own cars, making it a habitual event once a week. Others, who are not so enthusiastic and who are probably more prone to lazy genetics tend to let the elements such as rain take care of the grime and dirt on their vehicle.
This often results in a poorly maintained vehicle with faded and damaged paintwork. Some people cannot afford to take their car to the car wash on a regular basis and have to resort to washing their own cars. A home car wash can turn out just as well as a professional car wash provided that you know what you are doing. Here are a few tips:
· Make sure that you use a proper car cleaning product and avoid using household products. Many people make this mistake by using household cleaning products. This is problematic as these products are not designed to clean vehicles and their corrosive properties can often lead to further damage.
· Use the right type of cleaning aid. Try to avoid using dish cloths, rags or other aids but opt instead for a large sponge which has no rough surfaces to it. A dishcloth and other rags can damage the vehicle by leaving scratches.
· The best way to wash your car is to pour water over it to remove the main portion of dust and dirt. Add the car wash product and leave it to dissolve the dirt for a few minutes. You can then rub the car down with your sponge and rinse with water from the roof top downwards.
· Tires and windows should always be cleaned last.
· It is a good idea to apply a good quality wax polish to your car which will help to prevent damage and fading from sun exposure and other types of damage. This should be applied after the car has been dried off.
Washing your vehicle regularly and using the correct products and cleaning methods will help to prolong the condition of the paint and bodywork of your vehicle and give it an overall newer, shinier appearance.
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