If your car is still dirty after washing, it could be due to a few reasons:

1. Inadequate Rinse: If soap or dirt isn’t thoroughly rinsed off, it can leave a residue.
2. Hard Water: Minerals in hard water can leave spots or a film on the surface.
3. Poor Quality Products: Using low-quality soap or wash mitts can lead to ineffective cleaning.
4. Neglected Areas: Some spots might be hard to reach, like behind the wheels or under the car.
5. Environmental Factors: Dust, pollen, or bird droppings can settle on your car shortly after washing.
6. Wax or Sealant Build-up: If there's a layer of wax or sealant that's accumulated, it can trap dirt.

Make sure to use quality products and techniques, and consider a second rinse or a clay bar treatment if the surface feels rough.

One of the frustrating parts of living in Malta is how quickly vehicles tend to get dirty around here. In winter it rains constantly, in dry weather we get a lot of dust particles in the air, and we regularly hear aggravation about how long the vehicles stay clean when using other washing services like drive-through washes. This is one of the biggest differences between detail and tunnel washes. We talk about these washes and why they do not have lasting results   here.

The reason your vehicle is getting dirty so quickly is because it was not actually properly cleaned. When contamination is left on the paint before applying protection the protection does not bond properly to the paint. This means the paint will continue to actually attract dirt. This is what happens with a lot of the less expensive washes. They use higher PH cleaners and do not decontaminate the paint. This leaves the surfaces in a state that actually draws dirt to them.

The results last much longer when you go through a proper wash process that includes decontamination and proper protection. You will actually notice a self-cleaning ability start to happen. The protection you put on will actually resist being dirty and when it rains will even have some self-cleaning characteristics. This happens because the paint was properly prepped and decontaminated. The protection adheres to the actual paint and the surface becomes super slick. For more on what a decontamination wash is click  here

As always, if you ever have any questions on how to properly care for your vehicle you can reach out to us on any of our platforms. At Perfection Auto Detailing we love helping to keep those vehicles looking proper.