Nobody has thought about it before, how to properly wash the car. The algorithm was simple, and most importantly the only one. You take a bucket, rag, you collect water and forward. Washing in this way was much harder, but, motorists had no choice, and about that, that such a service will ever appear, like washing machines, no one suspected.
Now the owners have four main options, how to bring the appearance of the car in the desired condition:
- order washing at the car wash;
- wash in the same place, but himself;
- to arrange a house wash by means of household special equipment, intended for this purpose;
- classics of the genre, - bucket, rag, water.
Self-washing car
In fairness, it is worth noting, that now even the classic way of washing the car can be somewhat improved, using special cleansing shampoos and more aesthetic washcloths and brushes instead of rags. Plus means for finishing cleaning of glass and polishes for a body, which can be applied with equal success to any method of washing the machine. Each of the above methods of ridding the car of ubiquitous dirt has a right to exist.
The methods differ in cost, which the motorist must endure, investing their own work and personal time, but ultimately lead to one result, - the car is clean, what, undoubtedly, pleases.
Later in this article we will consider all these methods of washing the car, as well as given recommendations on that, how to do it right in each of the options.
How often should the car be washed
There is an opinion among motorists, that frequent washing promotes fast erasing of painting, therefore, this measure should not be abused. Although there is, what to deny. LKP (varnish and colorful coating) on modern cars quite strong, so, if washed properly, it is not easy to damage the body surface in any way. Besides, small stones and bituminous fragments when driving on our roads, "Kill" the body surface to a much greater extent. in addition, car paint loses color, mainly, from prolonged exposure to the sun's ultraviolet light. It is quite problematic to wash off the paint with water, even if you try.
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Car wash with your own hands
The frequency of car washing depends on many factors, which vary depending on the season, frequency of operation and personal preferences of the owner. Anyway, can be stated unequivocally, what if once again properly wash the car, it will not make him worse. The main thing was found out, - can be washed. Now consider the options.
Washing the car in car washes
There are two main types of services available in specialized services:
- the owner is provided with premises, equipment (mini car washes) and consumables (water), than he uses on his own for a modest fee;
- a range of services is provided, which includes car wash and more (Optional). Staff representatives wash here. You need to give a dirty car away from a motorist, wait a bit, then pick up clean. That is, everything will be done for you, but will have to be a little generous.
Self-service car wash
Mine on my own at the car wash
Such services are quite common. Designed for owners, who like to keep cars clean, but do not have the proper conditions or equipment. Saturation of services, provided here is limited. There is a place for a sink, equipment and access to water. How to wash and what, - customer problem. So, if you want to use such a service, it will be correct to prepare not only money for calculation, but also:
- shampoo;
- set of washcloths and clean rags;
- uniform;
- rubber gloves.
- body polish and means for final finishing of glasses - at will.
How to wash a car here? The same, as well as Miniwashes in the conditions of native garage, namely:
- Abundantly moisten the body with water with shampoo (not under pressure), wait close 5 minutes. The dirt will get wet, including dried.
- Wash off contamination with a jet of water from the mini-sink. The jet should be directed at an angle to the surface. So less injured LKP and dirt flies faster and more efficiently.
- After the first wash, it is necessary to evaluate the results correctly. If there is any dirt left and the jet, they are not removed, you need to apply detergent here again and wait. Then rinse again under pressure. In some cases it is necessary to use a washcloth and the appropriate tool, if bitumen stains are detected on the machine, tar or other petroleum products.
- When cleaning is complete, excess water is removed with a special flexible scraper, then the body is dried with pieces of soft natural fabric.
- Apply polish to the body surface, - Optional, but to bring the glass to perfect transparency with a special spray and a clean cloth would be right.
Liquid putty for the car body
Wash in a car wash
It will offer a range of services. In addition to washing the outside, here you can usually order cleaning of the cabin, blackening of tires, motor washing and a number of additional measures. There are usually two ways to wash a car. Contactless provides, that wash the body will be special machines with jets of water under pressure. If the contact method is ordered, the car will be washed by hand by one of the staff representatives.
The owner of the car will need to decide on the list and nature of services. At the end of the work will remain to be monitored, as far as everything is done correctly. This service is very nice, useful, but not cheap enough. Therefore, the feasibility and frequency of using such services is determined by everyone.
Self-washing with a mini-sink
The process of washing household appliances is identical to that described above. However, you will have to spend on the purchase of a mini-sink. It is also necessary, that the garage was adapted for water automobile procedures, or have to look for a shaded area, as it is not recommended to wash the car under direct sunlight.
Minimink for the house
classic way
Many still use the good old contact method successfully. The method is more time consuming and time consuming, but requires a minimum of inventory. To wash properly, something needs to be adhered to here:
- do not try to wash away the dirt immediately, first it will be correct to let them soak;
- the car is washed from above, wheels, rapids, flaps and bottom, - last but not least;
- you can not use the same sponges for a long time, - solid particles accumulate in them, capable of scratching the paint;
- the shampoo used must be designed for that, to wash by hand.
No matter how you clean the car from the inevitable pollution, independently, or at the car wash, it is important to do it right. Only in this case, washing the car will benefit her and the joy of the owner.