5 Tips On How To Properly Wash and Wax Your Car

In order to show your car some love and to keep it looking its best, it is important to regularly wash and wax your car.

Regularly washing your car helps to preserve the paint and prevent rust, while waxing helps to protect the paint.

Not washing your car regularly or properly can cause long-term issues for the vehicle - so, Pearson Automotive is here to help with our top 5 tips on how to properly wash and wax your car:

1. Make sure you have the right supplies: Before tackling a car detailing job, make sure you park in the shade, and have all the necessary supplies - like high-quality car soap, a sponge, soft-bristle brush, car cleaning cloths (such as microfiber cloths), wax and a wax applicator. These items are essential for properly washing and waxing your car as they will help to protect and preserve the paint.

2. Start with washing your wheels: Your car wheels should be washed first, as they are typically the dirtiest part of your car, and doing them first will help avoid any of the harsher cleaners from transferring on to your car, as it will wash away when you wash the car body. Be sure to use a special wheel cleaning product, and follow all instructions carefully on the bottle. Wash one wheel at a time.

3. Wash and rinse the car body: Once your wheels are clean, you can start washing the car’s body. Start by rinsing off your vehicle with a hose to remove loose dirt and debris. Then, use car soap or foam for a soak treatment before washing away after leaving it on for a few minutes, and then with a microfiber cloth gently wipe away any remaining grime and dirt from the exterior. Make sure you use a separate cloth for wiping down your car wheels vs. body.

4. Wax the car body: Waxing your car helps to protect it from dirt, debris and UV light damage. Apply a thin layer of wax using an applicator and buff with a soft cloth. If you have wax residue, simply use a clean microfiber cloth to buff away any excess wax and make sure the car is fully dry after waxing. Remember to follow the instructions carefully on the wax bottle.

5. Finishing touches: The final step in properly washing and waxing your car is to give it some finishing touches, such as wiping down windows with window cleaner, vacuuming the interior and checking to make sure there are no missed spots!

Properly and regularly washing your car will not only keep it looking nice, but it will also extend its life.

In addition to regular car washes, it is also important to stay up-to-date on your car services and maintenance to avoid issues down the road.

Pearson Automotive offers a complete range of car servicing options, designed to suit all vehicle types.

Safety and Reliability is enhanced when you have your car serviced regularly.

To help keep your car in its best possible condition, chat to our Milton mechanics today.

Here at Pearson Automotive, we have the latest technology and equipment to fully service all cars, as keeping your car safely on the road with the minimum downtime is our main objective.