SEQUENCE OF WORKS
1. Close all doors and windows.
2. Clean the wheel arches, hubcaps and thresholds. You can wash off any remaining dirt when washing.
3. Wash the underbody with a jet of steam or water. In winter, be sure to clean off any dirt before washing your car. It is recommended to lift the car once or twice a year and inspect the condition of the protective coating on the underbody.
Fig. 3.5. Using a sponge to remove dirt from hard-to-reach places when washing wheel rims
4. The steel rims of the front wheels need to be cleaned more frequently, as a large amount of wear residue from the brake pads accumulates there during braking. Clean the rims with special cleaning agents. Be sure to pay attention to the operating instructions for these agents. After cleaning, rinse the rims with a strong stream of water. The rims will last longer if you remove dirt from hard-to-reach places with a sponge before washing (Fig. 3.5). First remove stuck dirt with a small sponge, then rinse the rims with water under pressure.
5. Light alloy wheels should be washed regularly with water and detergent. Be extremely careful when doing this, as aluminum wheels are very sensitive to alkaline cleaning agents.
To clean the rim, you must first remove the protective cap. It is best to clean it with a cold cleaning agent, and in most cases, car shampoo is sufficient.
6. Cleaning of complex-shaped disks will be made easier by toothbrushes. It will also be appropriate to use protective preparations. Dust from brake pads and dirt will not penetrate through the layer of protective preparation.
Do not apply protective agent to brake discs and brake pads.
Pre-softening of road dirt
7. Pre-wash the car with a low-pressure water jet. Set the regulator on the high-pressure washer to the "Rinse" position.
Fig. 3.6. Using a sponge to wash with a large amount of water
8. Using a hose with a brush, a sponge or a glove, always wash large surfaces, starting from the roof and moving downwards (Fig. 3.6).
Always apply plenty of water to the car surface with a sponge.
9. Apply the cleaning foam in a circular motion with light pressure. Allow the foam to act on the surface for a short time.
Fig. 3.7. Using the brush attachment for the most favorable car wash. Special washing additives supplied through the brush dissolve old dirt
10. Wash off the dirt with a brush and water from a hose (Fig. 3.7). For washing yourself, select the "Rinse" program.
11. Lastly, wash the wheels with a brush and hose.
12. After washing, immediately wipe the car with a chamois. Air-dried water droplets leave a gray limescale film that can damage the paintwork.
Fig. 3.8. Using a special chamois for wiping the paintwork surface. It will help you dry the car quickly and effectively. Use a special chamois for drying the paintwork surface – it does not leave scratches on the paintwork surface
13. Before use, rinse the suede thoroughly in clean water. Then wring it out, place it on a large surface and slowly pull it towards you (Fig. 3.8).
14. After each such operation, rinse and wring out the suede cloth well. Wipe hard-to-reach corners with a cotton cloth or an old suede cloth, take care of the new one - the remaining dirt will ruin it.
Make sure the glass is clean
15. Finally, it's time to clean the outside of the window panes. When cleaning the outside of the glass, do the same as when cleaning the inside. Check the windshield for stone chips, scratches, and cracks.
16. Wipe the windshield wipers with a sponge or dry chamois. Check the rubber bands of the wipers for damage and elasticity, replace rough rubber bands.
17. After washing, check the paintwork, headlights and front bumper for old dirt: insect residue, bird droppings, pollen residue and asphalt splashes have an aggressive effect and must be removed with a special solvent.
18. Asphalt splash remover must not be used on fresh or recently repaired paintwork: the solvents contained in the asphalt splash remover may damage the paintwork.
PRACTICAL ADVICE
Headlight wash
Fig. 3.9. Scheme of deflection and absorption of light flux by dirt particles on the glass of a Hella headlight: a — deflection and absorption of light rays by dirt particles; b - clear headlights (maximum visibility, no glare); c - dirty headlights (reduced visibility, high glare)
You should wash your headlights much more often than your Fiesta itself. Dirt particles on the glass can screen and absorb light rays, reducing the illuminated distance and brightness of the headlights. After just half an hour of driving on a wet road, your Fiesta's headlights can be 60% dirty. Accordingly, the lighting power decreases - a real danger for you and other road users. The diagram of the deviation and absorption of the light flux by dirt particles is shown in Fig. 3.9.
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