How Do You Wash A Car By Hand?
• Park the car out of direct sunlight. This prevents premature drying which can leave splotches on the paint. • Set everything you will need near the car. • Fill a bucket with water and add car wash soap or dish soap in the quantity directed on its bottle. • Fill another bucket with plain water. • Hose off the car to loosen the dirt. Don’t use a strong jet, as this can rub grit over the paint and scratch it. • Soak a large wash mitt or sponge in the soapy water, being certain to wash out any dirt in it, and begin applying it to the car. Do not use a brush on the car body — this will leave little scratches. • Wash the car section by section, starting at the top. Circle around the car several times, washing lower areas with each round. • Rinse the dirt out of the wash mitt or sponge in the bucket with plain water frequently. • After one section is washed, rinse it with the hose before moving on. You don’t want the soap to dry on the paint and stain it. • As you progress, keep the entire
