Auto Repair Questions & Answers

  Washing and detailing your car is a great way to keep it looking its best and protect its paint. However, it is important to do it properly to avoid damaging your car's finish. Here are some tips for washing and detailing your car:  Washing Use the right soap.  Regular dish soap can strip your car's wax and damage its finish. Use a car wash soap that is designed for use on cars. Wash in the shade.  Washing your car in direct sunlight can cause the soap to dry on your car's finish, which can damage it. Use two buckets.  One bucket for soapy water and one for rinsing. This will help to prevent dirt and grit from scratching your car's finish. Wash from top to bottom.  This will prevent dirt and grit from running down your car and scratching the paint. Rinse thoroughly.  Make sure to rinse off all of the soap to prevent it from drying on your car's finish. Detailing Wax your car.  Waxing your car will help to protect its paint from the sun, rain, an...