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.
The first thing you look at when you climb into your car is the dashboard. Or, maybe it’s another piece of plastic trim such as the door card or center console. Sitting in a vehicle that’s full of hairs, dirt, dust, and crumbs isn’t nice. In fact, it can even affect you mentally. It’s proven … Read more
As the driver, there’s only one thing you look at nearly as much as the road, and that’s the dashboard in front of you. Nobody wants to commute to work every day in a crummy, contaminated car. Whenever you climb into your car to see a dusty, dirty or grimy dashboard, it’s going to make … Read more
Car seats are subject to a pretty tough life. We’re constantly climbing in and out of our cars, sometimes even with food in our hands, so they’re susceptible to many different kinds of damage. The most obvious types of damage that occur would be tears and food stains. However, water stains are also incredibly common. … Read more
While it’s true, you can use any soap in a foam cannon, they won’t work as good as products that are specifically designed for it. Using a foam cannon to apply car soap will speed up the process and allow you to perform a wash without the need for any buckets. In this article you … Read more
Washing your vehicle on a regular basis and applying fresh wax or sealants help to keep your car looking its best. Car wax works best when it’s applied to the paintwork of a car that is 100% clean. Because of this, you need to learn how to remove car wax quickly and effectively. Learning when … Read more
Alloy or aluminum wheels are quickly becoming the most common type of wheel used on cars. They’re high strength, lightweight, dissipate heat better and are much more pleasing on the eye. A nice set of alloy wheels will completely change the look of your car but at the same time, they need to be looked … Read more
If you didn’t already know, the location in which you wash your car can have a massive outcome on how the finished article looks. Washing your car in direct sunlight is a complete no-no. The common recommendation is to wash your car in a shaded area, that’s cool and out of any direct sunlight, but … Read more
For a lot of people, washing a car is a chore. Especially the maintenance washes that need more effort to set up than actually wash the car. This is where optimum no rinse comes in. ONR is a product that will save you a lot of time and effort. It will also save you a … Read more