How To Wash A Car
Wash A Car. Discover how to wash a car effectively with the right products and technique. Get that car looking as good as new within minutes!
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You will need
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Step 1:
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Secure the vehicle
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Park the car on a level surface in the shade.
It's best to keep it out of direct sunlight. Washing a car while the surface is still hot means the soap can dry too fast and stick to the paintwork.
If it's a manual car put on the handbrake and shift into first gear,
And in automatic cars shift the gear stick into the parking position.
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Step 2:
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Assemble all your tools
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While waiting for the surface to cool down from the sun's or engine's heat, get together all the tools. Connect your water hose to a tap and make sure there is decent pressure on the hose.
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Step 3:
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Apply tyre cleaner to the wheels
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First apply the spray foam to the car's tyres and let it soak in for a few minutes.
Next, clean the tyres and hub caps with the soft brush.
SAFETY WARNING! Protect the environment and avoid any water contamination from possible toxic substances. Where possible work over a drain.
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Step 4:
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Clean all the windows
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Remove all dirt and grime from the glass with the soaked sponge. Lift the wipers carefully in order to properly clean the entire window area.
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Step 5:
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Fill the bucket
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Use hot water, preferably, for filling up the bucket. Add the car washing detergent. Follow the manufacturer's instructions to get the right ratios of shampoo to water.
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Step 6:
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Wash the roof
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Start by soaking the sponge with detergent.
Next wash the roof of the car by moving the sponge in wide, circular motions, making sure to cover the entire surface of the roof area.
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Step 7:
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Rinse and soak the sponge
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Squeeze out dirty water from the sponge and soak it again by dipping it into the bucket.
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Step 8:
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Clean all the windows
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Remove all dirt and grime from the glass with the soaked sponge. Lift the wipers carefully in order to properly clean the entire window area
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Step 9:
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Clean the bonnet and the boot
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Next, focus on the bonnet's surface cleaning it with wide circular motions. Clean the boot in the same way.
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Step 10:
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Rinse the entire top area
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Use water from the hose to thoroughly rinse the entire top area of the car.
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Step 11:
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Change the water
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Empty out the dirty water and fill up the bucket with clean water and washing detergent.
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Step 12:
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Clean back bumper area
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Wash the back of the car, using wide circular motions in the area below the boot. Clean all lights and the back bumper.
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Step 13:
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Clean the sides
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Move around the sides of the vehicle, washing the entire area thoroughly.
Take care to wash door handles and mirrors.
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Step 14:
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Clean front bumper area
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Move to the front and wash all lights and the entire front bumper area.
SAFETY WARNING !
Number plates can have sharp edges which can cause cuts. Take extra care when washing around them.
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Step 15:
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Rinse the entire car
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Rinse the car's entire surface once all areas have been thoroughly cleaned.
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Step 16:
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Dry the surface
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Dry the windows with the squeegee. Use the leather to carefully wipe up all the water. Drying with a leather is the best way to avoid water spots. Begin this job at the top of the car and move downwards from there.
Squeeze water out of the leather when it is soaked and work your way around the entire car, drying everything properly. Open the doors and wipe up any water that may have got in.
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Step 17:
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Use glass cleaner
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Use a good, quality glass cleaner and an absorbent rag to wash all of the windows and mirrors if necessary.
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After you've had a little bit of exercise by washing your car – you can now stand back and enjoy your new-look shiny car.
And that's how to wash a car - the Videojug way !