Top 10 Tips and Tricks on How To Clean Your Car

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How To Clean Your Car

• Top 10 Tips And Tricks

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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.

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Use Gloves

• Wearing gloves whilst cleaning your car will
  protect your hands from any chemicals in the car
  cleaning products you may use.

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Use Multiple Buckets

• 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.

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Avoid Sponges

• 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.

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Microfibre Instead Of Sponges

• 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.

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Brush Your Wheels

• 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

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Clean Glass, Clear Visibility

• 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 ¼ vinegar to ¾
  water is normally sufficient.

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Clean Equipment For A Clean Car

• 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.

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Wax evenly

• 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.

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Wax vs Polish

• 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

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