The Quick Answer. You should always wax a car as soon as possible after it has been polished. Polishing will remove all paint protection on your car, so waxing afterwards will add a layer of protection to shield your car's paint from UV damage, dirt, tree sap, acid rain etc. Click to see full answer…
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Never use dish soap to wash your car. According to Consumer Reports, dish soap isn't formulated for use on a car's paint. Even a detergent like Dawn is an abrasive cleaner and can strip away a vehicle's protective top coat. Click to see full answer What can I use to wash my car if I…
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Dish Soap. Dish soap, the old staple household inclusion, can serve as an alternative to car soap. That's because most dish soap formulas are designed to cut through grease pretty effectively. Click to see full answer Can I wash my car with just water? Washing your car with just water will not remove much dirt,…
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Use a hose with a nozzle that provides good water pressure to spray the wheels of the car. The wheels contain the most dirt and debris so you want to clean them first. Spray around the wheel wells, as well as the undercarriage to get rid of brake dust, dirt and to clear out any…
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Steam cleaning keeps the surfaces fresh The chemicals and brushes used in the normal cleaning process cause unnecessary damage to your paintwork and other surfaces, eventually dulling the appearance of your car inside and out. Click to see full answer Can steam cleaning damage engine? The reality is, if implemented properly and professionally, engine steam…
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Is liquid dish soap bad for a vehicle's paint? The short answer is no, damage to a vehicle's paint or clear coat is nothing to worry about. Regular old Dawn liquid dish soap won't damage a vehicle's clear coat, but is not ideal for general maintenance washing since it will remove wax, leaving your vehicle…
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Steam is safe to use on every vehicle surface and is the perfect all-around tool for car detailing. Use it for a wide variety of auto detailing applications including: Cleaning car interiors, which includes leather or fabric seats, door jams, cup holders, dashboards, headliners, vents and central consoles. Click to see full answer Can you…
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If you have a power washer, you can use it on a light setting, but a standard hose will work as well. Or you can use the sprayer at the local DIY carwash. Rinse the entire compartment, working from back to front, washing away all degreaser. Click to see full answer Can I hose down…
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Professional car detailing is the art and the craft of cleaning and restoring a vehicle to like-new condition. Car detailing services are much more precise and labor-intensive than getting a car wash. A car wash is normally an automated system that a car passes through to clean the exterior. Click to see full answer Whats…
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