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If your car has ice or snow on it, do not wash your car with hot water.
Car care is an important process. In winter, it is important to wash your car properly to avoid trouble. In general, there are some tips you should follow. Evans halshaw website reports this.
Avoid hot water
If your car has ice or snow on it, do not wash your car with hot water. This can cause microscopic cracks in the windshield or even cause it to crack completely.
Hot water can also remove any protective car wax you may have previously applied.
Instead, use warm water and warm up the car before washing. Preheating your car will help prevent the water from freezing during and immediately after washing.
Don’t use brushes
Most car wash professionals recommend relying on rinsing rather than scrubbing. Using a soapy brush can cause salt, sand and dirt particles to get into the paint. And this will lead to scratches.
An active foam gun is something that can be used for gentle washing. After applying the foam, wait a few minutes and simply rinse the car with water. This will be enough for safe washing in winter.
Don’t forget the bottom
In winter, you should pay special attention to this area. The lower part is not protected by any coating and is vulnerable to rust, which can occur due to salt and constant splashes of water in winter.
Don’t let the doors freeze
Every window and sunroof should be lowered to prevent ice from forming between the window and the seal. Leave them open for a few minutes. It is also advisable to do the same with the fuel tank cap.
After this, open the door and clean the rubber seals with a towel.
Important steps after washing
In addition to washing the car itself, it is very important to treat the car afterward. This will avoid possible troubles that may arise due to water that remains on the surface. After water procedures it is necessary to:
- completely dry the body, and also thoroughly wipe the glass and door so that nothing freezes in the cold
- blow out door handles and locks
- The car body and rubber seals should be additionally treated with wax and special protective agents.
