There are several types of car interior and exterior maintenance. Let's look at the dry and standard types. Let's go!
Dry wash
Dry car washing is becoming an increasingly popular service. You can either purchase a kit for self-washing, or contact professionals who will arrive at your request at any time and in any place.
Let's understand the process of dry washing.
It includes the use of special cleaning and polishing compounds in the form of sprays and soft microfiber towels. Car shampoo and polish are applied to the surface of the body, after which the dirt is removed with a cloth. The products contain active substances, anti-corrosion components and silicone, which help soften and envelop dirt without damaging the paintwork and eliminating abrasive effects. These products effectively destroy all types of dirt, including tar and oil, and also remove insects. Removal of dirt is carried out using a special napkin, using light movements without pressure or friction.
Microfiber has excellent absorbent properties and gently cleans the surface. When the napkin becomes dirty, it is better to replace it with a clean one. Finally, the body finishing process continues with polishing. Polish is not an expensive thing — one bottle of the powder will cost approximately 6$/per a gallon.
Flaws:
A car wash without using water is not able to effectively cope with heavy dirt, and also does not remove dirt from the bottom and wheel arches.
This method is not suitable for cleaning glass and mirrors, as the chemicals used leave a film.
In summer, when the weather is sunny, washing without water is not recommended: car shampoo quickly evaporates under the influence of heat.
Also, this method is not suitable for cars with damaged paintwork. If you plan to wash your car yourself, it will require significant time and effort.
Wet cleaning, full cleaning
The second method is wet washing, which is more popular. It can be carried out in specialized car washes, which offer a more expensive option with thorough cleaning of the interior.
You can also carry out this procedure yourself at self-service stations. Wet washing is especially necessary for heavily soiled areas of the car, since various chemicals can adversely affect the coatings. This process has its stages and includes sequential actions.
In addition, there are different ways to perform wet washing, allowing you to choose the most suitable method depending on the situation.
This process has long become familiar and widely used. In addition, to simple washing under hot water pressure, other operations can be performed. When started, various modes are activated: shampoo with foam, hot and cold water, drying, wax. It is possible to independently switch to any mode. Under high pressure, water helps remove the most stubborn dirt. Washing the roof of your car becomes much more convenient.
Choose
You should be aware that washing a car without using water is not a complete replacement for the traditional process. To remove serious contamination, it is preferable to use the standard washing method, since without water it is difficult to clean the wheels, underbody and other hard-to-reach areas of the body. It is advisable to use dry washing only in situations where a slight refreshment of the appearance of the car is required.
And a full-fledged one for long trips and good weather conditions.