Contents: Final cleaning of the car after… ↳ Washing your car yourself ↳ If you wash your car yourself ↳
Washing a car on the street is now prohibited in many cities. There are good reasons for this: during washing, oil residues and other harmful substances enter the sewer system along with dirty water. Therefore, an automatic car wash is a good solution to the problem. The amount of water used is sufficient, the process is gentle. Oil separators and water treatment systems take care of the environment. In addition, you can choose from various washing programs.
Final cleaning of the car after washing
Despite the latest technology in car washing, it is necessary to give the car a final cleaning afterwards. Often, car wash brushes are careless in their treatment of wheel wells, wheels and door sills. Door frames and body folds should be cleaned manually with a sponge and cloth. In winter, when salt-containing water settles on the paintwork, inner surfaces of wheel wells and on the underbody, visit the automatic car wash more often. And although your Fiesta will quickly become dirty again, there will be no chance for rust to gain a foothold on the car.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Drying brakes after washing a car
After washing the car, be sure to dry the brakes - perform several test brakes. This will evaporate the water that got between the brake pads and discs.
After a long drive in rainy weather or in winter, dry the brakes before parking the car for a long time. To do this, it is enough to brake slightly on the last 100 m of the way before parking. This "exercise" removes the wet film of dirt on the brake discs and drums, which increases the time it takes for the brakes to engage when braking.
Washing your car yourself
If you want to wash your car yourself, find out if there is a car wash area. Do-it-yourself car wash units are also a good alternative: such units, along with the usual means, even offer high-pressure devices and other auxiliary equipment that will make your washing much easier. Before starting work, be sure to check the condition of the brushes. Perhaps your predecessor just cleaned the bottom or wheel arches with them, and the brushes are contaminated with coarse dirt particles. As a result, scratches can be made on the paintwork of your car body. Never wash your car in bright sunlight. This is harmful to the paintwork, as small droplets of water act like magnifying glasses - dust particles and lime can "stick" to the paintwork.
If you wash your car yourself
If you wash your car yourself, you will need to have the following:
- sufficient amount of water. If dirt is removed with insufficient water, small particles of dust and sand may get on the sponge and form small scratches on the paint surface;
- a garden hose with a nozzle or at least two buckets of water;
- a brush on the hose that washes away dirt;
- after every second or third wipe, completely immerse the washing mittens or sponge in a bucket of water and wring them out so that dirt does not accumulate in the pile or pores;
- a brush with a long handle for cleaning hard-to-reach places - rims and wheel arches;
- a sponge with large pores, ideal for cleaning large surfaces;
- sponge for removing insects from glass;
- a large piece of natural chamois leather for wiping glass, which polishes glass and dries the paintwork;
- buckets for washing with car shampoo or rinsing with a special chamois cloth for glass.
PRACTICAL TIPS
The most efficient operating modes of a high pressure washer
The water temperature should not exceed 60°C. Too hot water damages rubber parts and underbody protection.
Fig. 3.4. Using a high pressure washer to wash a car
The pressure regulator must be set to a pressure of no more than 30 bar. The distance to the car is from 60 to 80 cm. At a shorter distance and too much pressure, there is a risk of damaging the paintwork of your car (Fig. 3.4).
When washing the engine, water can damage the engine control electronics or enter the engine through the intake tract, causing serious damage.
Never wash your tyres with a strong jet of water as there is a risk of damaging the side edges of the tyres.
Even at a relatively large distance from the surface, damage may appear after a short time that is not noticeable at first glance.
TECHNICAL DICTIONARY
Car exterior cleaning products
Car shampoo.
Helps to easily remove oil stains from paintwork.
Car shampoo with protective composition.
It has the properties of a car shampoo, but after drying it protects the paintwork from atmospheric influences and extends the period of the next polishing.
Rim cleaner.
Removes stubborn brake dust and road grime.
Care product for plastic coatings.
Along with cleaning components, it also contains coloring agents. Refreshes faded plastic bumpers. Apply and distribute with a clean sponge. Remove residue with a soft cloth.
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