- 7/10/2024
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When your car remains without washing for a long time, the paint and many other components will be affected and will be exposed to great damage that you may not have imagined, as leaving the car without washing works to collect dirt, dust, bird droppings, leaves and branches, and all these things will cause damage to the paint if they remain for a long time, and will reduce the price of the car when selling it without a doubt.
You should also know that different weather factors, especially harsh ones, will definitely affect the car, especially the paint; very high temperatures, scorching sunlight, very cold temperatures, snow and ice all contribute to paint damage over time, which is why washing the car is very important and you should not ignore it.
As for when to wash the car, there are no fixed times, but reports indicate that washing the car every 2 to 3 weeks is the best way to preserve it, the paint and other components also if it is difficult for you to stick to certain dates, you can wash the car whenever you see dirt accumulating on it, especially if you park it on the street but not in a closed garage.
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Materials required to wash the car
- Car wash liquid.
- Sponge specialized for car washing.
- Tap water hose or pressure water pump.
- Bucket of water.
- Microfiber or chamois towels.
- Window polish.
- Wheel cleaner.
The right steps to wash your car
The following are the correct steps to wash your car at home with minimal effort and the best result:
Don't wash your car in the sun
It is very important not to wash your car under direct sunlight, especially in the summer when the temperatures are very high, because the heat will dry out the washing liquid during washing, which will leave visible marks on the car's body.
Spray the car from a hose or bucket of water
Now you must spray the car with water as a preliminary spray, whether from a tap hose, a portable water pump, or a bucket of clean water, as this step works to remove dirt, dust, and dirt initially so as not to damage the paint during scrubbing.
Prepare the washing liquid in the bucket
In this step, you must prepare the bucket of water mixed with washing liquid and then spray it all over the car, make sure to spray it starting from the roof so that the liquid covers most parts of the body for better cleaning.
Scrub the car thoroughly with the washing liquid
Now rub the car with the car wash sponge, do not leave any part without rubbing starting from the roof, sides, doors, windows front and rear, then under doors, all the lower parts. Do not forget to rub the rims as well as the tires but leave them in the last stage because they are very dirty, and make sure to rub one part at a time using straight movements to avoid marks.
Wash the car with clean water
After scrubbing the car well, now it is the turn to rinse it completely using clean water, whether from the tap, water pump or bucket, and try to flush the car thoroughly so that no trace of washing liquid remains on the car so that it does not leave a trace and the car is cleaner.
Carefully dry the car
Now you should use microfiber or suitable chamois towels to dry the car, starting from the top to the bottom, do not make your hand strong and form pressure during drying and make sure to dry all parts, and do not forget to dry the windshield, rear and windows so that the water does not leave a trace of stains on them and affect their shine and external visibility.
Polish all the windows
After drying the car well, you can use a special glass polishing fluid and polish all the windows thoroughly so that they become more shiny and beautiful, especially if you use a high-quality polishing and cleaning fluid that will keep your car windows shiny as long as possible
Wax your car if you want
Waxing your car is very useful to protect it from paint issues such as sunlight, dirt and dust, and to keep the paint bright and shiny for as long as possible, and make sure to use good quality materials and not cheap ones so as not to cause issues that do not already exist.
You can polish the paint too
Polish is an effective and excellent way to restore the shine of the paint, and it provides a unique shine even if the car is old, it adds a glossy layer to the paint to make your car look like it just came out of the factory.
