How to Wash Your Car by Hand: It's Easier Than You Think!
by Raymond Perez
It's easy to take your car to the car wash. In fact, the car wash is such a venerated tradition that it has even been venerated in the classic disco tune named after such establishments. But going to the car wash takes time and costs money. Why wait in line, when with just a little bit of time and effort, you can enjoy a virtually free car wash with the satisfaction of knowing you did it yourself?
Washing a car by hand is actually incredibly simple. It can also be a relaxing activity, a good way to get to know the ins and outs of your car, while doing something practical and worthwhile. You will feel a stronger sense of satisfaction after washing your car than you might with a quick trip through the drive through. It doesn't take too long, and if you want to enjoy the weather outside on a beautiful weekend afternoon, it might be far preferable than going through a machine.
Let's look at a few useful tips:
Gather Your Supplies
Car washing is a rather simple project that requires a minimum amount of supplies, but you will want to make sure you are well prepared for the job. Make sure you buy a specific car wash soap - there are plenty on the market to choose from, but the last thing you want to do is grab your dishwasher detergent or body wash! You will also need a towel or mitt. Those made of microfiber are best, as they will clean deeply and minimize the possibility of scratching.You can use a sponge or towel, but a mitt style cloth is the best. You will also require buckets (one will suffice, but two is ideal,) a cloth for drying, and a water supply (that is, your hose.)
Park your Car in the Shade
That's all you need! Now, before you wash the car, it is generally recommended to park in a shady location. Ever wonder why professional car washes are always covered? Sunshine can dry your car before you are ready, so try to keep away from it. A shady location is best. You don't want the soap to dry on the car. Wait until after you have washed, rinsed and wiped dry before you pull out into the sunlight. If you are washing in your own driveway, you may not have this option - you can still get a decent wash, but you might be more well off waiting for the clouds to roll in. The bottom line is that, for the best quality, do your washing in the shade, then get in the sunlight to dry.
Fill the Buckets
Ideally you want two buckets: one for the wash soap, one for rinsing your cloth or sponge. If you only have one bucket, you can use running water for the latter. First, fill a bucket of water and add your car wash soap as indicated on the bottle. If you have a second bucket, fill that one with clean water. If you don't have a second bucket, don't worry. You can use running water straight from the hose. The important thing is to rinse out your wash cloth regularly to avoid scraping the paint with dirt picked up while scrubbing.
Before the Wash
If you have some really nasty spots on your car, you might want to start out by pre-treating the filthiest areas with pure, undiluted soap. Then, while waiting for the soap to do its work, take a few minutes to scrub the wheels - here a brush or sponge might be best, but is not necessary. Then give the car an overall rinse to wash off whatever will come away most easily. You don't need to work harder than you have to! Get out that garden hose and really soak the car, making sure to wash away as much as you can with just the water.
The Wash
This is the simplest step, but also the most time consuming. Wash your car from top to bottom, fender to bumper. Make sure to rinse out the cloth or mitt regularly, either in your bucket of clean water or with the water hose. Most parts of the car shouldn't require heavy scrubbing. Use a circular motion and don't apply too much force - you don't want to leave scratches behind - but do make sure to pay special attention to areas that are visibly soiled.
Wrapping Up
Some suggest giving the entire car one last wipe down with soapy water before finishing. Then pull out the hose again and give it a thorough rinse. Use a gentle water flow without any kind of spraying nozzle. Let the soap wash away gently. The idea here is to avoid leaving water spots or scratches. Lastly, to further protect against water spots, dry the car quickly with an appropriate drying towel or chamois.
It is really that easy. Just follow a few simple steps and you can enjoy a professionally cleaned car in just a little bit longer than you would spend waiting in line at the car wash - and for a lot cheaper!
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Title: How to Wash Your Car by Hand: It's Easier Than You Think!
Author: Raymond Perez
Email: brad@realityconcepts.co
Keywords: car wash,hand wash,car detailing,cars,auto detailing,automobiles,do it your self,diy
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Category: Hobbies
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