subject: Car Detailing Tips [print this page] Everyone wants to keep their car in top condition and have it looking their best, especially if it is a highly priced sports car. But, while most of us can only dream about having a car that would be featured in a magazine, we still do our best to keep our vehicles looking their best.
And, this is done not only by taking our car in for regular service, but also by taking the time to get our car detailed. Since this can be costly, many people take a do it yourself approach to cleaning their vehicle.
The following are a series of car detailing tips that will help keep your car clean and in great condition. They are as follows:
Hand wash your car: If you want to make sure you get your car as clean as possible, then you have to do it by hand. Running the car through the car wash is a quick way to get it clean, but car washes often leave multiple dirt spots that you will have to clean by hand anyway.
Use wax to protect your paint: No car detailing is complete without a wax job. Waxing your car adds a protective buffer between your cars paint and everything that you come in contact with such as dirt, bugs, rain, and anything else. This wax coating will protect your cars paint job. It is recommended that you wax your car every three to four months.
Leave the glass until last: Always leave the glass until the very end. Why? Because it will collect dirt and residue as you clean the rest of the car. If you dont leave it until the end, then you will have to clean it a second time once you are done.
Take your time: If you want to do things the right way, then you have to pay attention to the finer details and take your time. Trying to rush things will only lead to you missing spots and only putting in half the effort.
Use the right product to clean your tires: While there is no shortage of tire cleaning products on the market to choose from, it is recommended by many car detailing professionals to use a tire cleaner that is not acid based. These products could cause damage to your wheels.
Clean the engine and tires before the body: Cleaning areas like the engine bay and tires first ensures that you will get any dirt or residue off the outside of your car that came from cleaning these areas.
When cleaning the interior do the driver side first: It is recommended to do this because if you need to drive your car after cleaning, this area will dry first so you or another driver can use the vehicle.
Dont spill: Be careful when using any cleaning product. Make sure that you dont spill any in your vehicle and make sure you are using the cleaning product for the correct material or area of your interior.
Cleaning your car correctly is about what to do, in what order, with what products, and then giving the proper attention to ensure your car is detailed the right way. Doing this will not only keep your car looking good, but will also help prolong its existence.
