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Cheat Sheet on car washing

6/27/2016

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Like any personal possession there does come a time for its upkeep/maintenance.  For a vehicle this holds true from both a mechanical and aesthetic viewpoint. 

The viewpoint of the latter (vehicle aesthetics) is subjective from one vehicle owner to the next. What is meant by this is that while regular car cleaning enhances both the upkeep and personal enjoyment value, it isn't necessary to the overall function of the vehicle compared to maintenance.

To help sway those vehicle owners who don't hold the aesthetic upkeep of their vehicle in high regard, we've created a "cheat sheet" on car washing to help simplify this type of vehicle maintenance to one of potential enjoyment. 


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Car Wash Cheat Sheet

How Often & Time to Complete
  1. ​Ideal to wash your vehicle every 3-4 weeks (remove any surface contaminants which may impact paint protection in the form of waxes or sealants)
  2. A typical "hand wash" for a car should take you approx 30 minutes to complete
  3. Car Wash Kit (click to view & purchase some of the hand wash essentials)  
​Basic Cleaning Steps
  1. Always pre-rinse the vehicle before washing with car soap to help lift settled dirt (this will help reduce swirl marks)
  2. Never use dish soap for regular washing as its detergent will strip any paint protection already on the vehicle 
  3. When hand washing work from the top of the vehicle and move downward (this will reduce the amount of grit build up on the wash pad)  
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