{"id":453159,"date":"2022-05-17T14:32:05","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T12:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.niemibil.se\/?p=453159"},"modified":"2022-06-29T14:30:16","modified_gmt":"2022-06-29T12:30:16","slug":"wash-the-car-before-the-holiday","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.niemibil.se\/en\/wash-the-car-before-the-holiday\/","title":{"rendered":"Wash your car before the holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello Tom Niemi! Summer is the perfect time to go on a car holiday and it's extra nice to have a clean and shiny car. What are your best tips on how to wash your car in the best way?<\/strong>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it's certainly nicer to have a sparkling clean car on vacation! There are a few things to consider, but here are the most important points:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Use degreasing<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Degreasing dissolves grease and dirt. There are different types but a petroleum-based degreasing agent is usually preferable. Spray on the lower part first where there is the most dirt, work your way up and finish with the rims. Let the product work for a while but it should not dry. If it dries you will have to redo the process which will be unnecessarily expensive and time-consuming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Rinse the car thoroughly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The next step is to rinse the car. The easiest way to do this is with a high-pressure washer. If you don't want to buy your own, you can use one in "do-it-yourself" stores. Stand some distance from the car and use sweeping movements while working from the bottom up. Check that the car is clean by feeling the paintwork to make sure it is smooth. If it is not clean, it is important to degrease it again. The dirt can scratch the paintwork when you go over it with a sponge in the next step.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Clean the car thoroughly<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A car shampoo is gentle on the paint and provides good protection and shine before waxing. Many people use regular dishwashing liquid. It is better than nothing, but you risk getting a matte finish on the paint. Work the shampoo in with a soft sponge that you rinse out often. Start from the top and work your way down in circular motions. Then rinse the car off in the same way as before. Use a squeegee and a microfiber cloth for best results when drying the car. For the tires, you can use a special tire polish and for the windows, regular window cleaner works great. If you are going to wax the car, it must be completely dry. You can apply the wax either by hand with a polishing cloth or with a machine with two pads.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Clean the inside too<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gravel can scratch the car's interior, so it's a good idea to vacuum it when you wash it. If you have leather upholstery, you can wipe it with a microfiber cloth about once a year and then apply leather conditioner to soften the leather, as this will extend its lifespan. If you have stained fabric upholstery, you may need to take your car in for a repair. If you apply cleaning agents yourself, the stain may spread. On the rest of the interior, you can use a damp microfiber cloth. On buttons and the like, you can use a soft toothbrush. Remember that touchscreens are quite sensitive. Therefore, read the car's instruction manual on how to clean your touchscreen in the best way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n