How many people do you see washing their vehicle on Saturday mornings? Some proud car owners do this task religiously every week. Some may think washing a car is as simple as pouring some dish soap into a bucket, filling it with water, and washing it with a long handled brush that is full of stiff bristles that can easily scratch the delicate paint of a vehicle. Achieving a professional quality detail though, can be a very tough and time-consuming task.
The materials to wash the outside are a high flow water hose with a good spray nozzle. The nozzle is better to wash the wax off with, and plus there is much less wasted water. Any type of bucket should be sufficient as long as it is leak-proof. A high quality wash and wax, preferably a name brand, is a must. The bucket should be filled about half way and a capful of wash and wax should be added. The most cru
The paint needs to be cool and covered with water first. Small patches need to be washed and rinsed starting with the highest point so no drying will occur during the wash. A circular motion should be used to wash the paint. After the paint is completely washed, the wheels and tires need to be cleaned. This is usually done with a separate bucket so brake dust is not washed onto the vehicle. Now that the whole thing is washed and clean, a shimmy is used to dry it. A shimmy is usually a chamois cloth that is very good at soaking up water. Finally tire dressing is applied to the tires with a rag.
The inside is cleaned of all the debris and then vacuumed. After that, the dash is wiped free of dirt and a shiny protectant is applied. The leather, if applicable, is then cleaned with leather cleaner. After cleaning a protectant is applied to stop the cracking a