Good Products For Car Wash

Depending on who you ask, you will get numerous different answers about which products are best to use when washing your car. From personal research, I have found that you do not necessarily have to find a single brand name that is best and use it exclusively. But you can compare the different ingredients and you will be able to see that some brands use higher quality ingredients than others.

You should not use any type of house hold cleaners such as hand soap, dish washing detergents, or glass cleaners that are not specifically made for use on car paint. Soaps and house hold cleaners can wreak havoc on your paint job and strip the protective paint sealants and waxes that may already be on the car. Also, while it is not necessary to buy the most expensive brands out there, the more expensive brands do tend to be higher quality than the very cheap brands. The higher quality brands are made with specific benefits. For example, they tend to contain lubricating substances (such as coconut oil or other oils) that capture dirt and whisk them away without scratching the paint. The oils also give the advantage of less swirl marks. Higher quality brands also may be pH balanced, ensuring they will not decompose paint sealants and waxes that are already on your car.

If you have grease, road tar, or rubber remnants on your car from the road, you may need a stronger cleaning product. The wheel wells and bottom edges of your car are the places you typically see these residues. There are products specifically formulated to remove these grease and tar. You will likely want to use a separate cloth or sponge for these dirtier areas than you would typically use on the rest of your car.

Wheels and tires are often covered with brake dust, sand, and other nasty, abrasive debris that can scratch your car’s finish. There are products formulated specifically for removing the debris from the tires and wheels. But you want to ascertain the cleaning product you use is acceptable for use on your car. Some formulas are made for mag wheels, and can be damaging to other types of wheels.

When it comes to what tools you use to wash your car, you will get many different opinions as well. There are many types of car washing tools readily available that include sponges, wash mitts, cloths, brushes, and sponges. They are made from different types of materials including sheepskin, chenille cotton, microfiber, sea sponges, and many more. Again, this is a matter of preference, and depending on what you like, there are less expensive options and higher prices options.

In conclusion, there are several things to remember, no matter what products and tools you decide to use, is to always wash your car from the top down, and take time to rinse your car and tools often during the washing process. The bottom of the car is typically the dirtiest area, so as you wash the top and sides, those areas will get wet and soapy and the grit will begin to loosen, making it easier to remove when you get to the bottom. Also, if you dry your car – again, there are several product options to use for drying – to avoid watermarks and spots.

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