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