Washing your car in the correct order helps ensure your car is cleaned effectively and efficiently. Here’s a step-by-step guide to washing your car:

1. Gather Supplies: Before you begin, gather all necessary supplies, including:

• car wash soap
• Buckets (two recommended: one for soapy water and one for rinsing)
• Cleaning gloves or sponge
• Wheel cleaner and brush
• Microfiber towel or chamois for drying
• glass cleaner
• Tire polishing (optional)
• Wax (optional)

2. Rinse the Car: Start by flushing the entire car with water to remove loose dirt and debris. This helps prevent scratching of the paint during cleaning.

3. Clean wheels and tires:

• Start by cleaning the wheels and tires using a separate bucket and sponge or brush.
• Use wheel cleaner and scrub the wheels, making sure to get into the crevices.
• Flush thoroughly to remove brake dust and dirt.

4. Car Wash:

• Fill a bucket with water and add car wash soap as directed.
• Use a car wash mitt or sponge to wash your car, starting from the top and working your way down. This prevents dirt from being dragged from underneath the car back onto a clean surface.
• Rinse gloves frequently in a rinse bucket to avoid scratching the paint.

5. Rinse the car again: After cleaning, rinse the car thoroughly to remove all soap residue.

6. Dry the car:

• Use a microfiber towel or chamois to dry the car. Start at the top and work your way down to prevent water damage.
• Make sure to dry door frames and other areas where water may collect.

7. CLEAN WINDOWS: Use glass cleaner and a clean microfiber cloth to clean the inside and outside of your windows.

8. Apply Tire Gloss (Optional): If desired, apply tire gloss to give the tire a polished appearance.

9. Wax your car (optional): If you want to protect your paint and enhance its shine, consider applying a coat of wax after your car is clean and dry.

By following this sequence, you can ensure your car is effectively cleaned while minimizing the risk of paint scratches and swirls.