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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.

Drew Keenan asked:


 

Having a clean car obviously keeps the car looking newer longer. But there are other, more technical reasons to keep one’s car clean. Dust, sand, salt in the winter – all of these are miniscule, abrasive particles that attach themselves to the paint and finish. If one’s car is not washed on a regular basis, these particles can literally scratch the finish of the car. Some substances such as bird droppings or tree sap can even eat through the clear coat, leaving the finish unprotected and vulnerable to additional wear and tear.

Most people claim to wash their car more than once a month. Ultimately, keeping the exterior of one’s car clean not only makes the car look nicer and keeps it looking newer; it also protects it from real damage that can be done over time.

What is the best way to wash one’s car?

There are really two options for washing one’s car – doing it at home or taking it to a professional car wash center – whether it is self-serve or automatic. Most people think the way to give their car the best wash possible is the “old-fashioned” way – in the driveway, at home. And while that can prove to be a fun afternoon activity, it can actually be quite harmful to both the car and the environment. However, taking one’s car to a professional carwash can ensure a safe and thorough cleaning as well as provide the means to protect the environment around us.

If we use everyday towels or rags from around one’s home to wash and dry their car, we are not aware of the fact that there is a definite chance that the finish of the car will get damaged. But the fact is that this can be avoided by having a set of 100% cotton towels that we can use only use for washing one’s car. Wash them only in liquid detergent, and never use one after dropping it on the ground. This will help alleviate scratching, but cannot guarantee eliminating it all together. Many professional washes offer “touch less” options – where the car is cleaned by a powerful blast of water – and no cloth or other friction material ever touches the surface. Washes that do use brushes, called “friction” washes, only use materials or cloth that are engineered to wick dust, sand and grime away from the surface, therefore protecting your finish from scratching or damage. In fact, there have been great advances in the types of materials available for friction washes, including soft foam brushes specifically designed to protect one’s car.

There are also environmental concerns to consider when choosing where to wash one’s car. Most people who wash their cars at home do so in their driveways or out on the street. The water runs directly into the storm sewers in the street.

Professional car wash centers are built to provide appropriate drainage that ensures harmful chemicals do not make it into the local storm sewer system. In fact, many of them filter the water they use, and often recycle it. Also, washing one’s car at home can use up to 100 gallons of water per wash.

No matter what ever car wash system one uses, it is a must that the car wash does not pollute the environment and it really helps in conserving water, especially in those areas where water is really scarce.

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