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.
Keeping the interior of your car clean is fairly easy though it can be frustrating. Car seats and center consoles are bad for collecting small crumbs and stubborn pet hairs. If you’re a perfectionist, you could spend a long time trying to get that last crumb out. You can ignore them, but without cleaning these … Read more
When it comes to detailing cars there are areas that people are guilty of overlooking. The wheel wells are one of the most neglected areas on a car, It could be because they’re somewhat hidden and out of the way. I’m guilty of this myself. When I first began washing my car I gave them … Read more
Often overlooked by casuals, pre-washing and snow-foaming has quickly become a key step in properly caring for and cleaning a car. Snow foam is much more than just a pretty foam. Choosing the best snow foam could be the difference between effectively pre-washing your car, or wasting your time. The best snow foams offer great … Read more
The more you drive your car, the more often you will have to wash it, especially in the winter months. Unfortunately, most swirl marks happen due to improper techniques used while washing and drying a car. Learning the best way to wash a car without scratching it will keep your car looking good, and prevent … Read more