Those that are unfamiliar or uneducated on the topic of washing cars often underestimate just how much time, money or effort goes into properly washing or detailing a vehicle.
Whatever your reason for getting into detailing, learning the basics is key to success.
Mastering the basics will allow you to achieve the results you want, in as little time as possible.
There are many different types of car washes available to choose from. These range from automated washes to roadside car washes to complete details.
When cleaning cars there’s a lot more to think about than just the paintwork.
I like to break the car washing process into 4 different sections. Pre-wash, Contact Wash, Drying and Interior Cleaning.
Breaking it down into stages allows you to track the work that you have done and will let you focus on specific weaknesses when learning.
No matter how long you’ve been washing cars, you’ll always wonder if there’s a better way of doing something or you may just have some general questions that you want answering.
Below is a list of the most frequently asked car washing questions which will hopefully cover topics that we may have missed above.
There’s a number of reasons why you may have blood on your seatbelt, none of which are particularly pleasant. Whether the blood is a result of a small cut, nosebleed or god-forbid something worse, this article will tell you all that you need to know. I’m going to to tell you how to get blood … Read more
Having clean car windows is important for a number of reasons. The most obvious reason being that it will allow you to see the road and your surroundings clearly. The state of your car windows can also have an impact on how clean your car looks. Sparkly clean paint will not stand out as much … Read more
While the whole point of a car mat is to keep the carpet clean, It’s understandable why you’d want to keep your car mats clean too. Unfortunately, when you have children, animals or any other species in your car that doesn’t understand rules, it’s easier said than done. I recommend trying to prevent as much … Read more
Most people think that washing their car every couple of months is enough. The truth is, spot cleaning your car is more important for keeping your paint looking fresh. When your car gets covered in contamination, the best thing you can do is clean it off straight away. Bird bombs, bug guts, tar and many … Read more
There’s many reasons to hate pollen. As a car owner, there’s one big reason to hate it. It can cause damage to your paint. Pollen should be treated in the same way as Tar, Bugs & Tree Sap. The longer you leave it on the surface of your car, the harder it will become to … Read more
If you’ve been spending your Sunday rubbing clay over your car, you’ve been doing it wrong. Using the best fallout remover will drastically speed up the decontamination process. It doesn’t mean you can get rid of the clay bar, but it means you’ll be safer when claying your car, and much quicker too. Decontaminating your … Read more
The last thing you want to do is leave your car interior to dry by itself. Thankfully, it’s very easy to dry the inside of a car. Whether you’ve left a window open, drove through a storm with the roof down, or simply spilled a drink, leaving the liquid to dry by itself can cause … Read more
Walking out to your car and seeing mold growing all over it is enough to concern anyone. Mold can start to grow on your car for a number of reasons but it’s mostly down to neglect. There are 3 types of contaminants that you’re likely to see growing on the exterior of your car. Algae, … Read more