Common mistakes when washing cars that not everyone knows
Washing a car seems simple, but if you're not careful, it can easily damage your car.
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Be careful when washing your car to avoid damage. Photo: LDO. |
Instead of going to a car wash, many families choose to wash their cars at home for their own reasons. However, if you do not pay attention to the following points, you will wash your car incorrectly, causing damage to the engine and unwanted scratches on your car.
Even washing cars at some car washes and garages that do not have guaranteed equipment or professionalism can easily lead to the above situations.
Wash your car with dishwashing liquid and laundry detergent
A common mistake that few people pay attention to is that many people often use dishwashing liquid or laundry soap to wash their cars. However, one thing to note is that these two types of water contain a lot of detergents and high alkalinity. When used to wash cars, the paint will fade over time.
So use specialized detergent to protect the shine and color of your car.
The wrong brush
Not all brushes are suitable for washing cars. Some brushes are made from rough materials that can easily scratch the glass and paint of the car when applied too strongly.
Therefore, it is necessary to choose the right toothbrush to avoid the above unfortunate things.
Car wash in the sun
This is considered a mistake not only for those who own private cars but also for employees at some outdoor car washes.
Because many people think that washing the car in the sun will help the car dry faster, speeding up the washing process. However, this will make the car lose its shine and easily cause the paint to peel off.
Washing your car at high temperatures will also cause the detergent to dry quickly, leaving stains on your car. Therefore, you should avoid washing your car in the hot sun, and should choose the afternoon or evening or wash your car indoors for safety.
Wash your car regularly
This may seem like a good thing, but it is actually harmful to the car’s surface. Washing too many times (more than once a week) can easily damage the car’s paint due to excessive exposure to car cleaning chemicals.
According to car experts, washing your car every 3 or 4 weeks is enough. Except in special cases where the car is covered in mud or stains due to participating in a subsidence, you must wash the car. But note, limit the use of detergents.
