You would think you wouldn’t need instructions on how to wash a car. Isn’t it a no-brainer? No, it is a brainer. There are things that can really mess up a beautiful finish and things you can do that will make it look brand new again.
How to Wash a Car
The number one rule on how to wash a car is to wash your car with car wash products. If you use your dishwashing detergent on your car it’ll strip off your wax and anything else that is protecting your car’s gorgeous finish. So, it is well worth a trip to the auto parts store to pick up products designed for use on automobiles.
The Magic Crud Remover
There is a little item that you will want to always have on hand and that is a clay bar. If you run your hand over your paint and feel little bits of stuff then it is time for some heavy duty action. This little bar will remove all the wax from your car and return your paint job to the smooth beauty it once was by removing all the tree sap and dirt that is trapped there.
If after using the clay you notice a lot of little scratches and etching then it is time for one more step – rubbing compound. Rubbing compound can remove a lot of small, lighter issues with the paint that you thought were permanent. This could take up to 4 applications, so yeah, you’re now giving up your weekend.
The next step is to polish that beautiful car to bring out the very best in that now perfectly clean paint. Once the car looks brand new again, add your wax to protect it.
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