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7 Wrong Ways of Cleaning Your Car
Unclean car isn’t only unsightly but can also lead to unnecessary car repairs. While it’s easy to assume that this shouldn’t be an issue nowadays since there’s ample access to car polishing here in Indonesian, a busy schedule and tight budget make it more difficult.
On the other hand, just because you clean your car doesn’t mean you’re doing a good job with it. Sometimes, because people don’t know how to properly clean their cars, they end up damaging them. Remember that even if you do clean your car, it doesn’t count if you’re not doing it right.
Using washing up liquid
You have to remember that your car is made of completely different materials than your dishes or clothes, etc. so don’t assume that the cleaners that you use to clean the rest of your house will also do with your car. Buy a car shampoo that works specifically well with getting stubborn dirt and grime off your paintwork without causing damage.
Using the wrong cloth
Always use microfiber cloths when cleaning your car. It only takes a rough towel or dirt on a towel to scratch your precious paint job. Do not risk it and make sure you’re always using a clean microfiber cloth to wipe your car with.
Working in direct sunlight
If you think that cleaning your car under direct sunlight is a good idea because it will reduce drying time, think again. Yes, it may help dry the car fast but it can also cause smears, water spots, and residue which are never a good idea for your car.
Using only one bucket
Always use two buckets when cleaning your car, one for washing and one for rinsing.
Cleaning the wheels last
Just because your wheels are the bottom part of your vehicle doesn’t mean it should be the last part to be washed. If you do, you will end up splashing dirt and suds back into an already cleaned part which you’ll have to clean again.
Waxing one too many time
The majority of people love a shiny car. This is why it’s easy to get carried away with waxing. However, any more than 2 coats of wax can lead to over–buffing and removing earlier coats. This then not only wastes time and effort on waxing but can also risk damage on the paint you’re supposed to be applying for protection too.
Using the wrong type of towel
Although it’s not always necessary to towel dry your motor, if you’re going to do it, at least use the right towel. Unless you want to scratch the paintwork, never use a standard household towel or a chamois for that matter. Instead, use a dry microfiber cloth to quickly remove excess moisture.
On the other hand, just because you clean your car doesn’t mean you’re doing a good job with it. Sometimes, because people don’t know how to properly clean their cars, they end up damaging them. Remember that even if you do clean your car, it doesn’t count if you’re not doing it right.
Using washing up liquid
You have to remember that your car is made of completely different materials than your dishes or clothes, etc. so don’t assume that the cleaners that you use to clean the rest of your house will also do with your car. Buy a car shampoo that works specifically well with getting stubborn dirt and grime off your paintwork without causing damage.
Using the wrong cloth
Always use microfiber cloths when cleaning your car. It only takes a rough towel or dirt on a towel to scratch your precious paint job. Do not risk it and make sure you’re always using a clean microfiber cloth to wipe your car with.
Working in direct sunlight
If you think that cleaning your car under direct sunlight is a good idea because it will reduce drying time, think again. Yes, it may help dry the car fast but it can also cause smears, water spots, and residue which are never a good idea for your car.
Using only one bucket
Always use two buckets when cleaning your car, one for washing and one for rinsing.
Cleaning the wheels last
Just because your wheels are the bottom part of your vehicle doesn’t mean it should be the last part to be washed. If you do, you will end up splashing dirt and suds back into an already cleaned part which you’ll have to clean again.
Waxing one too many time
The majority of people love a shiny car. This is why it’s easy to get carried away with waxing. However, any more than 2 coats of wax can lead to over–buffing and removing earlier coats. This then not only wastes time and effort on waxing but can also risk damage on the paint you’re supposed to be applying for protection too.
Using the wrong type of towel
Although it’s not always necessary to towel dry your motor, if you’re going to do it, at least use the right towel. Unless you want to scratch the paintwork, never use a standard household towel or a chamois for that matter. Instead, use a dry microfiber cloth to quickly remove excess moisture.
