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“It looks like new! I can’t believe that car’s
seven years old!” Would you like to hear that from your
friends? I’m sure all of us do, but keeping our car
looking like the latest models is tough, even with
today’s longer-lasting finishes.
However, if we adopt simple techniques such as cleaning
out cars regularly and attending minor repairs
immediately, the results can be remarkable.
Some car owners think rainwater is the only enemy to
their car, but bird droppings, highway bugs, atmospheric
pollution and road salt can also ruin the beauty of your
car.
Many owners think fighting these ever-diligent
adversaries is a daunting task, so they don’t usually
bother, but truthfully, it’s easier than they think.
Step 1: Washing
First, spray water gently to thoroughly wet the surface
of the vehicle. This light rinse helps to loosen the dirt
on the vehicle. Then divide your car into five sections:
the top, the hood, the trunk, the right side and the left
side. Start from the top, move on to the hood and the
trunk, and then concentrate on the right side and the left
side. Washing should always be done very gentle such that
the dirt will not scratch the body of your car. Re-wet and
then rinse each section, finishing in the same order- top,
hood, trunk and sides.
Step 2: Polishing
Polishing should only be done a small section at a
time. Add an even coating of polish onto a towel, and then
apply to the vehicle surface gently in small, even and
circular motions. Start at the top and working your way
down to the trunk and hood, finally ending with the sides.
The polish should be allowed to sit on the paint surfaces
for at least five to ten minutes. After this time, remove
the residue with a different cotton towel by pressing
firmly on the surfaces. The same procedure may be applied
to all other four sections.
Step 3: Waxing
Use a soft and clean terry cloth towel to apply wax to
a small section of the car. The application of wax to the
car can be done similar to how polishing has been carried
out. The only difference is you should wait until the wax
has dried to a slight haze. If you’re really striving,
repeat the whole process again, adding a second coat of
wax to the vehicle.
And there you have it! You’ve removed the dirt and
grime
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