Car Washing Tips

On any given weekend you can find car owners up and down the country washing their pride and joys.   There is something extremely satisfying about having your car looking like new again.   But, where do you start?? Here our Hawker Motors Car Washing Tips.

Cleaning your car can be a tedious and time-consuming task. But if you do it right, your car can look as good as new. And by doing it right, we don’t just mean simply throwing a bucket of soapy water over it! At Hawkers we believe following the list of car washing tips below will have your vehicle gleaming again.

1. Clean the Inside Before the Outside

Before you get started with your cleaning activities on the outside, clean your car completely from the inside. Start by removing all the rubbish from the inside including glove box, storage bins, ashtrays, and other storage spaces. Don’t forget the boot too.  Make sure that all of the dirt and debris are removed. If you have seat mats inside your car, take them out and clean them thoroughly. Use a vacuum cleaner to ensure that all dust particles swept out from inside your car. Clean the dashboard, media controls, and the inside of the windows to get all those dog/child/messy adult marks off!

2. Clean At The Right Time

It is important to select the right time of day to clean your car. Do not perform any washing and waxing activity when the weather is very hot or under direct sunlight. If the conditions are hot, the water will evaporate quickly and will result in grimy residues even before you get a chance to wipe it off.

3. Use Proper Car Cleaning Products

If there is a lot of dirt on your car, start by washing it with regular water. Once the dirt is taken care of, wash your car with proper car washing products. Do not make use of home detergents (Fairy Liquid) as it strips off the protective layer of wax on the paint of your car. Initially, start washing your car from the roof and then move your way down to the sides, and at last, the front and rear of the car. This will ensure a proper clean.

4. Waxing

Though you don’t necessarily have to wax your car every time you wash it, it is important to use wax at least 2 out of  every 4 times you clean your car. However, make sure you rinse your car completely before applying wax on it. It should be dry. Follow the makers’ instructions to apply wax on your car. Ensure that you apply the wax in straight lines and not in a circular pattern.

5. Tyres and Wheels

Do not forget to clean up the tyres and wheels of your car. Use a stiff brush to clean them off completely and get every part clean. You can find special degreasers and cleaners to give your tyres and wheels the best cleaning.

Happy Cleaning

from Hawkers