Tools You’ll Need:
- Car sponge
- (The Polyte Microfiber Car Wash Sponge Set comes in a three-pack, with a smooth side and a fibrous side for easier washing.)
- Large, clean bucket or pail
- Garden hose
- Car washing brush with hose connection
- (The Carrand Flow-Thru Quad Wash Brush has a wide area of soft plastic bristles and extends to 71 inches.)
- Random orbit sander or buffer
- (This model from DeWalt is lightweight and works great.)
- Orbital polishing attachments
- (These foam polishing discs hold lots of polish and work well with the DeWalt sander above.)
- Orbital buffing attachments
- Chamois towel
- (Mighty Cleaner’s Shammy Towels are perfect for wiping away streaks and watermarks.)
- High quality microfiber cloth or shop towels
- (I prefer Scott Shop towels for wax application.)
- Tack cloths
- (S&F Stead & Fast Painters Tack Cloths are the best product I know of for removing dust from car paint.)
Materials You’ll Need:
- Water
- Car soap
- (Mr. Pink Super Suds Car Wash has thousands of positive reviews.)
- Bug removal spray
- (Wizards Bug Release is the best bug removal product I’ve tried.)
- Car polish
- (Mother’s Finishing Polish is my personal favorite.)
- Car paste wax
- (I really like Mother’s California Gold Pure Carnauba Wax. It gives a terrific sheen and smells great, too.)
Wash the Car
- Wet the car’s surface, then scrub thoroughly with car soap and sponge.
- Wash only a few square feet at a time before rinsing the suds off with your hose-attached car washing brush.
- Rub your hose brush over every surface after washing to remove any remaining debris.
- Pay extra attention to the hood, front grill and windshield, because bug stains have likely collected there. Use bug remover spray on these spots as needed, letting it sit for a few minutes before scrubbing with soap and rinsing.
- Be sure to wash in all cracks and crevices. Don’t miss any surface.
- Give the whole vehicle a final rinse once everything is clean.
Article source here: How to Properly Wax a Car
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