With a regular care you can keep even a very old car looking shiny like new. So, how to maintain your car in a good shape? The trick is to wash your car regularly, wax it once in a while and take care of minor scratches and chips timely. Find out how to take care of your car with these car cleaning tips.
Begin with the wheels as they often hold a great deal of gunk that you won't want sprayed or splattered over your newly cleaned car. First, wet the wheels with water, then spray them with a wheel cleaner. Scrub them well with a cloth or scrub brush. Rinse completely with water. If you want your wheels appear black and shiny, apply some tire shine. Just spray the tires and wipe off the excess.
Regularly clean off the dirt and sand from under the wiper blades. Sand which gets caught under the wiper blades can over time cause scratches on your windshield.
Clean the leaves and other debris from the areas below the windshield (cowl panel), as the leaves block water drains and collect the moisture, causing a damp smell inside your car.
When cleaning the exterior, spray the entire car down with water. Use a bucket with water and a good quality car soap to wash the surfaces. Do not use dish soap - it will strip the wax! If you want to detail, use a small brush to get in the cracks and crevices.
Dry the exterior using a terrycloth or microfiber cloth to get rid of the water. If possible, open all of the doors for 5-10 minutes allowing the water drips in the door frame to dry. Wipe these areas to speed the process along.
If you live near the coast or where the salt use is common during winter months, consider rust-proofing your vehicle. Properly done rust proofing can safeguard important components of the car from corrosion. It's better to have your automobile rust proofed before the rust starts to appear.
