Most people like a clean car. Trouble is, it can take a few hours for a basic DITY wash and hiring a professional detailing service is expensive.
Here's how to do a basic wash-n-wax in under 60-minutes and for less than $3.
1) Start with your favorite wash brush or mitt.
2) Get a bucket (5-gallon works best) and add your favorite wash-n-wax to the water according to the mixing instructions.
3) Hose down the entire vehicle paying attention to fenders and wheels. Next wash the roof, trunk and hood then rinse. Always wash in the shade if possible. This prevents sun spots/waters spots and you'll stay cooler too.
4) Wash the sides of the vehicle and rinse. Next wash the wheels and tires. I like to use a stiff scrub brush for the tires and a separate soft wheel brush for the wheels. Rinse well.
5) Open the doors and truck. Grab your wash brush and clean underneath the doors and the door jambs. Rinse well. Clean the remaining door jambs and trunk paying special attention to the moldings. Rinse well. Close all doors and trunk.
6) Dry the entire vehicle with a micro-fiber chamois. Micro fiber is super-absorbent and leaves almost no lint.
7) Open all doors and trunk. Grab your favorite vinyl dressing and another micro-fiber cloth. Spray dressing on cloth and apply to all moldings. Repeat as needed. Close doors and trunk.
8) Apply dressing to tires. Remove excess dressing from wheels with micro-fiber towel.
9) Grab your favorite glass cleaner and a clean micro-fiber towel. Do the inside glass first, then the outside.
10) Admire your work. Have a glass of sweet tea. Enjoy the rest of your day.
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