The step-by-step guide for washing your car with these simple steps

The washing of the car: for some it is a way to relax, for others it is an activity that cannot be done quickly enough.

With the The-Paddock Step-by-Step Plan, washing your car is not only fun but also very easy and quick.

Why should I wash my car

The reasons for washing the car vary greatly. While some wash their car just to look good, others wash it to ensure that the paint remains in better condition. By washing regularly, you prevent dirt buildup which can cause rust or other damage.

How to wash my car myself

Washing the car can be done in various ways. To ensure that the car is thoroughly washed, efficiently washed, and safely washed, it is advisable to follow this step-by-step plan.

Step 1: a good preparation

A good preparation is half the work. Make sure all products are ready to use. To carry out the complete step-by-step plan, the following products are required:

• Two buckets;
• Snow Foam;
• Wheel cleaner;
• Ph-Neutrale shampoo;
• Microfiber washcloth;
• Magnet Towel;
• Ceramic Seal;
• Microfiber cleaning cloth.

Step 2: remove dirt with a Snow Foam

When you wash directly with a glove and soapy water, there is a high chance that scratches will be made in the paint. To prevent this, you apply with a foam lance the Snow Foam on the car.

Let the Snow Foam soak and loosen the dirt. After a few minutes, you rinse the car and have already removed the worst contamination.

Step 3: clean the rims

When washing the car, it is important to start with the most contaminated area. The wheels contain brake dust and road grime, making the wheels the most contaminated part.

1. Spray the rims with de velgenreiniger;
2. Let the velgenreiniger to loosen the dirt for a few minutes;
3. Clean the rims with soapy water and a rim brush or washandschoen;
4. Spray the rims with water.

Step 4: wash the car by hand

To ensure that all dirt is removed, we will now start with the hand wash. Use a Microvezel washandschoen to prevent scratches on the paint during washing.

Use a detergent when washing a high-quality shampoo as the Wash & Wax Shampoo for a safe and excellent result.

1. Was from top to bottom
2. Use 1 bucket for rinsing the wash mitt and the other bucket for soaping the wash mitt;
3. Begin with the horizontal parts such as the roof, the trunk, and the hood;
4. Keep the car in straight movements. Do not make circular movements while washing.

Step 5: rinse the car

Make sure that after washing the residues of the shampoo is sprayed with water. This also ensures that the last dirt residues are removed from the car, resulting in a shiny finish.

Step 6: dry the car

Prevent drying water on the car that results in possible water spots on the paint and the windows. 

The drying of the car is easily done with a Magnet Towel. The Magnet Towel is specially developed to absorb large amounts of water in one motion, allowing the car to be dry after just one pass of the cloth over the car.

Stap 7: The-Paddock Top Tip: protect your paint for 6 months

The car has been fully washed and looks radiant again. To ensure that the car stays shining for as long as possible and is protected against UV radiation and weather influences, you can use the Ceramic Seal aanbrengen.

De Ceramic Seal applies a protective layer to the paint that prevents dirt from adhering to the paint, thus preventing any damage or deterioration.

1. Spray the panel with Ceramic Seal;
2. Clean the Ceramic Seal with a Microvezel Poetsdoek;
3. Please wait a few minutes;
4. Clean the Ceramic Seal until the deep shine emerges;
5. Your car is now protected against weather influences, dirt, and UV radiation for 6 months!

Do you want to know how to use each product exactly and what each product is intended for? Then take a look at The-Paddock Start Guide for a complete explanation!