Wednesday, December 4, 2013

Car Wash 101 and Auto Detailing

Cleaning a car is a piece of cake, right? That is, if you have the luxury of time and you have the right cleaning materials there with you. Remember that even the most basic procedure in car care does require some thought.

To get started, you must have the right supplies for the job:

* a soft brush;
* finish-safe wheel cleaner;
* liquid car-washing detergent;
* a 3- to 5-gallon bucket;
* car-washing mitts or soft all-cotton towels;
* a hose with pistol-grip nozzle, if possible;
* several all-cotton towels or synthetic chamois for drying.

Give your car a good rinsing from top to bottom, including the wheels and inside the fenders. Always clean the tires and wheels before washing the body, and don't use the same mitt for both. This way you'll avoid contaminating the vehicle's paint with debris from the wheels and tires. Avoid cleaning your car under the sun.

Use a good tire cleaner with a stiff brush to improve the appearance of your tires. Clean the wheels with a wheel cleaner that removes the brake dust.

To wash the body, use a product sold specifically for cars. Do not use household cleaners as they can strip the wax from the paint and damage the finish. Wash one section at a time, starting at the top. Rinse away the soap before moving on to the next section to avoid drying up the soap on the body.

To rinse, start at the top and let the water cascade down the surfaces of the car. To avoid water spotting, dry with a chamois or similar product.

Follow up by waxing, which not only protects the finish but also makes subsequent washing easier. Before proceeding, use a car cleaner to remove contaminants embedded in the paint.

If you want a showroom finish for your car, bring it to the nearest Splash Car Wash in your area. Splash Car Wash offers comprehensive five-star auto detailing services, making your old-looking car new again. A good auto detailer can polish, buff, and wax your car back into the condition you remember it, and the condition you deserve it to be in, and that’s what Splash Car Wash is all about.

For Cos Cob residents, there’s a Splash Car Wash branch near you, which means you can bring your car for some pampering from the skilled hands of Splash’s staffs. Check out the details below:




73 E. Putnam Ave.
Cos Cob, CT 06807
Phone: 203-625-0809



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