2. Keep Out Of The Sun On hot and sunny days you should clean
your car under shade or in a cool area. This is to prevent the
water and soap from drying too quickly and leaving unsightly water
marks.
3. Wearing gloves whilst cleaning your car will protect your
hands from any chemicals in the car cleaning products you may
use.
4. If possible, you should use multiple buckets for different
purposes. For example; a bucket with just water and a bucket for
your cleaning product . This will make replacing dirty water
quicker and more efficient.
5. Sponges are commonly used to clean cars by amateurs but
professionals avoid them at all costs. Sponges are effective at
picking up dirt. They however hold onto this dirt and if not
cleaned properly will simply end up rubbing dirt into you paint.
These tiny scratches end up becoming the pain swirls associated
with poor car cleaning.
6. Microfibre cloths, towels, mitts and pads provide even
greater cleaning then sponges without being as abrasive. Ultra thin
fibres are incredibly effective at lifting dirt and grease. Doesnt
drag dirt across your paint.
7. Dirty wheels are one of the most noticeable parts of a dirty
car. Cleaning the outer rims are quite simple but cleaning the
crevices and gaps can be very tricky. Car wheel brushes simplify
this process greatly. Brushes allow you to clean areas which you
simply werent able to which just a cloth or sponge
8. Keeping your windows and mirrors clean arent just for
aesthetics. Poorly kept mirrors and glass can compromise your
safety by decreasing visibility. Synthetic chamois or genuine
chamois are super absorbent and dont leave smudges. However a handy
trick used even by professionals is to clean windows using vinegar
and newspaper. The ratio can vary greatly but vinegar to water is
normally sufficient.
9. Damaged or dirty equipment will clean poorly or even damage
your car. If you are using buckets make sure to replace dirty
water. Pressure washers, hoses and machine buffers can cause great
damage if they are not cleaned and functioning properly. Clean
cloths, sponges and brushes regularly whilst washing your car as
dirt will damage your paint.
10. Applying excessive amounts of wax does not improve
protection. Car cleaning enthusiasts and professionals agree that
after a second coat there is little to no benefit in applying more
wax To distribute wax evenly, apply the wax to your waxing medium
rather then directly to the car. This also prevents you from
accidentally putting too much wax straight into your car.
11. Both wax and polish are often mistaken for each other.
Unlike wax. Polish does not offer any protection for your paint.
Polish gives your paint a great shine by scrubbing and removing a
thin layer of uneven paint and then filling in scratches to provide
a smoother and better looking paint. Wax provides a thin layer of
protection to your paint and whilst it can give a more glossy
finish by filling in scratches smoothing the paint it is only
temporary Used together they can provide a brilliant shine and
protect your reflective paint
12. Power Maxed is a UK based company providing cleaning
products for cars, caravans, bikes, hands and welding.
http://www.powermaxed.com