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A Clean Car Always Looks Good
By David Barnard
Cleaning a car - too easy, yea right?
While this is the most basic procedure in car care, it does warrant some time and effort. After all, you've just spent loads of cash on getting it looking good, so you want it to stay that way.
Okay, the first step in cleaning the car is to wash it. Give it a good rinse from top to bottom, including the wheels and wheel arches, and inside the bumpers.
Always clean the tyres and wheels before washing the body, and do NOT use the same cloth for both. This way you will avoid scratching the vehicle's paintwork with debris from the wheels and tyres.
Use a good tyre cleaner with a stiff brush, to improve your tyres' appearance even if you don't have whitewalls or lettering.
Next, clean the wheels with a wheel cleaner that removes the brake dust, which often blackens the front wheels. Now, some of these contain chemicals which could spoil your paintwork, so try to avoid throwing it all over the place. Application of these cleaners vary, so be sure and follow the directions on the container.
Now it's time to wash the body. Use a product sold specifically for automobiles. Do NOT use household cleaners as they can strip the wax from the paint and damage the finish.
Starting at the top, wash one section at a time, thoroughly rinsing away the soap. Work your way down toward the front, sides, and rear of the vehicle. Clean the rear last since it usually has the largest accumulation of dirt, grime and krap, which can contaminate the wash cloth. Do NOT forget the inside door jams.
To rinse, use a hose if possible. Starting at the top, let the water cascade down the surfaces of the vehicle.
Then, to avoid water spotting, dry with a chamois cloth or other product made for this purpose.
Now is the best time for waxing, which not only protects the finish but also makes subsequent washing easier. Before starting, look for foreign particles on the paint. Use a car cleaner, available at auto supply stores, to remove contaminants imbedded in the paint.
Once the surface is clean, apply the wax, following the manufacturer's instructions for application of the product. Often they recommend not using the product in direct sunlight..
Keeping your vehicle clean, while it does not require a lot of effort, it does build a feeling of pride and accomplishment.
About the Author
David Barnard - Keeping your car looking good will save you money in the long run.
Ford Focus Body Kits.
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