With the arrival of spring each year, many of us look upon our filthy cars with dismay and decide a good spot of spring cleaning is in order. No one really likes to drive a car that could pass for the local garbage dump. Also, improper care of your vehicle can eventually lead to the deterioration of the fabric and paint, which in turn can affect the resale value or force you to fork over more of your hard-earned cash when the lease is up.
So we thought we’d give you a list of tips, or 10 commandments if you will, that you should always heed when cleaning your vehicle. You’ll end up with a machine that is the envy of your friends, neighbours and other less car wash-savvy owners!
Though shalt not work in the sun
If you’ve ever tried washing your car in the sun, you’ve notice how the water and soap dry faster, not leaving you enough time to properly rinse the body and wipe it down. Washing your car in the shade will produce better results and prevent any soap marks from appearing, so you won’t have to start all over again.
So we thought we’d give you a list of tips, or 10 commandments if you will, that you should always heed when cleaning your vehicle. You’ll end up with a machine that is the envy of your friends, neighbours and other less car wash-savvy owners!
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Though shalt not work in the sun
If you’ve ever tried washing your car in the sun, you’ve notice how the water and soap dry faster, not leaving you enough time to properly rinse the body and wipe it down. Washing your car in the shade will produce better results and prevent any soap marks from appearing, so you won’t have to start all over again.