Automotive Academy

When detailing your car you should start with the lower half so that you are not transferring any of the dirt to the cleaner areas. This is because the wheels, wheel arches and the front of the car are often the dirtiest. If possible you should also use separate cleaning apparatus for the best result, failing that you should clean it thoroughly before using them again.

1) Start by wetting the top half thoroughly, you will get the best results if you wash your car in the shade or when the sun isn’t out. This will prevent the water drying unevenly giving a spotty effect.

2) I always tend to start at the front and work my way to the back, when cleaning the bonnet keep an eye out for foreign objects such as grit that will scratch the paint or glass if moved around. You can use a separate cloth or bug sponge to wash the windscreen to remove any bugs that may be stuck on.

3) Be careful when you choose a pad to wash your car, many of them will state that they will not scratch the paint or glass but sometimes they do. You are best doing a small area to see what the outcome is like, if it’s satisfactory then you can do the rest of the vehicle.

4) To get onto the roof of your car simply use a box or step ladder giving you easy access, just make sure that it’s stable and not touching the cat to avoid any damage.

5) After you have cleaned the car with your cleaning products go over it with the hose removing any soap and let it dry. You can dry it manually depending if you have time, if not try to let it dry in the shade to get an even finish.