Washing a car has many benefits, one of which is making the exterior appearance of the car look clean. Apart from taking advantage of paid car wash services, many vehicle owners also wash their cars independently. In order for car washing independently to be carried out safely and precisely, there are several recommendations suggested by PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales (PT SIS) to car owners so that the results are still satisfactory.
Wash the dirtiest parts first such as tires and wheels
The area under the car that is closest to the track, such as tires and wheels, is usually the dirtiest part of the used car. In this section, car owners can use a tire cleaner or a special liquid that is intended to clean tires and wheels. Then to make it easier and to ensure that dirt can be removed, car owners can use a special brush. If the car owner uses car shampoo, make sure that the water and foam that has been used for tires and wheels should be replaced or not reused for the glass area and car body.
Wet the entire car with clean running water
After the tires and wheels are clean, the next step that can be done is to spray clean water on the car body to remove dirt before shampooing it. The best way to spray water is in a sideways position and avoid spraying it directly into areas that have open holes such as grilles or holes in the bumper, especially for vehicle owners who use high pressure water. This technique aims to make the washing process safer for the surface of the body or the components behind the car's holes.
Start washing from the roof of the car
When starting to wash the car, make sure to use water, shampoo and a sponge or microfiber cloth that is different from the ones used to wash tires and wheels. After that, start from the very top or the cleanest. Make sure to wash the car in a top-down motion, not in a circular motion. Washing from the roof of this car will make the soapy water go down to the bottom, namely the front, side and rear windshields.
Mirrors, windows and windshield parts
After cleaning the roof of the car, the next part that needs to be washed is glass such as mirrors and windows. Vehicle owners can clean it by adding water and shampoo using a microfiber cloth.
Car body parts
After completing the window glass, clean the car body from front to back slowly with top to bottom movements. Also make sure to wash the car lights that are on the front and back of the car. Avoid using harsh washing equipment so as not to cause scratches on the car body. Owners can use a brush to clean parts that have a narrow surface or have lots of indentations.
Rinse the car and dry it with a soft microfiber cloth
The foam from the shampoo that is still attached to the car needs to be rinsed thoroughly with clean water until nothing remains. To finish washing the car on the exterior, vehicle owners can dry the car body with a soft microfiber cloth because this cloth has good absorption and does not leave streaks. Dry thoroughly, especially on parts that are prone to water spots, such as windshields, window panes and lights. Soft microfiber cloth suitable for car and glass surfaces.
