subject: How To Clean Your Van For Sale [print this page] There are a number of things you should take into consideration when you are trying to prepare your van for sale. Most people understand the general aspects of cleaning a vehicle, but if you want to put your best foot forward to prospective buyers, then you need to pay attention to detail.
t should go without saying that the exterior of your van should be washed. However, many people simply stop at this point instead of going a bit further with the exterior of their van. Make sure you use a soap that is designed for washing autos; don't use dish detergent, it will leave a residue and streaks. Once you have hand washed your van, then use a chamois to dry it. Now, take a few steps back and start looking very carefully at the body. Look for small scratches, nicks, faded spots and abrasions. Once you have identified these things it is time to make them go away.
The amount of time and money you spend preparing your van for sale is up to you, so if the nicks and scratches are severe, then you may just have to let them be, but if they are small but noticeable, then you can fix it yourself. Go to an auto part store and ask for a paint pen. These are small tubes with paint in them that you can match to the colour of your van and apply to the scratched areas to cover up the exposed metal. You can do the same thing for trim and pin striping. Follow the instructions to the letter and then continue to the next step.
Faded areas in the paint are areas that look thin or sparse. Often a bit of rubbing compound and a power buffer will help you to lift a bit of paint from the surrounding areas to smooth the transition and even apply a bit of that paint to the thing spot in the process. Follow the instructions on the buffing compound in conjunction with your power buffer and you will be surprised. If you are worried about expense, don't be. Power buffers aren't very expensive and they can be used over and over again on your other autos. This leads us to the next step. Waxing.
One of the best things you can do to prepare your van for sale is apply a good coat of wax and buff it well. Don't worry, this won't require any "Wax on...Wax off" mantras, unless you want to do it that way. Find a good quality wax, read the directions and then apply it to your van. Once the wax is on, make sure it has a bit of time to dry and then remove the dried wax with a clean soft cloth. Get your power buffer out and put a clean buffing bonnet on it and buff away until is shines!
When you are done, apply some foaming tire cleaner to the wheels and put up your sign...Van for sale!
