If you’re looking to sell your car in Dubai, it’s always a good idea to get it prepped with a solid wash before putting it for display. Though simple sounding, car washes could be harming your used car if you’re making some of these common mistakes!
Using a sponge
If you’re using a sponge to wash your used car, you’re certainly doing it wrong. Due to the flat surface of a sponge, absorbed grit particles on the sponge can damage your paintwork. Moreover, they do not have a firm grip on the dirt. Instead, you should opt for a microfiber mitt or washcloths as they are much softer, can make your car cleaner, and don’t leave your car scratched.
Using the wrong washing liquid
Multi-purpose washing liquids might do the trick but if you’re using your dish-washing liquid to clean the car, it can clean off any wax you’ve applied on your car prior to this. Other than that, some detergents are too harsh or have a high PH level and may cause unnecessary damage to the paintwork of your car. Its best to use a concentrated and foamy washing liquid such as a car shampoo as it will successfully remove dirt from your car.
Let go of the ‘one bucket’ rule
Using just one soap bucket when washing your car is not a good idea at all. It will cause all the dirt you just removed to find its way back on to your car through the cloth because once you put your dirty cloth back in the soap bucket, it will contaminate the soap water with dirt.
Pouring used soap water on your car
If you have the habit of pouring the dirty water back on the car, you’re just making it dirty again and frittering away your time. If you really want to rinse your car after wash, you should use clean water only.
Only washing the visible areas
Car wash doesn’t mean just keeping the exterior clean. It is important to check and clean areas which are not visible to the naked eye such as the wheel arches. Buildup of dirt and mud can lead to rust and affect the resale value of your car. It is best to at least rinse these places when washing your car even if you can’t spend a lot of time on it.
Not waxing your car
Don’t rule out waxing your car as an unnecessary add on to your list of chores. Car wax adds shine to your car paint and also adds an extra protective clear coat to your car paint to prevent scratches.
Leaving your car to dry itself
It’s important to dry your car after a wash if you don’t want dry patches of suds or water marks on your car. Always use a clean cloth or towel to dry your car after a wash.
If you’re making any one of these mistakes, you shouldn’t feel too bad about it because many professional car wash services commit the same mistakes which is why sending your car to a car wash might not be a good idea.
Washing your car can be a tricky business but if you want your car to look shiny and scratch-free, keep the above things in mind before washing car. Make sure that you wash your car before setting it up to sell car UAE. If you’re looking to sell your car, it’s best to contact CarSwitch for a hassle-free experience.
