How To Safely Keep Your Vehicle Clean This Season

February 22nd, 2021 by

Dad and son washing car in the winter togetherKeeping your ride clean during the winter isn’t easy! The salt and snow on the roads mixed with water can lead to rust, leaving unpleasing damage to your exterior. Although, with the right products and skills, you’ll have the most spotless ride on the road. Car washes can be both affordable and effective. We have the steps for you to implement into your winter car wash! Do it yourself and be amazed at the results.

Supplies Needed For the Wonderful Winter Car Wash

  • 2 Five Gallon Buckets
  • 2 Grit Guard Bucket Insert
  • 2 Gamma Seal Bucket Lids
  • Your Favorite Car Shampoo
  • Wash Mitt
  • Microfiber Drying Towels
  • Quick Detailer
  • Gloves Of Your Choice
  • $5-10 in Quarters

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Follow These Steps

  1. First, begin by installing your Gamma Lids onto your gallon buckets. Next, insert the Grit Guards into each bucket. Fill them with super warm bath-like water. Although the warm water will keep you warm while you are outside, we like to use warm water instead of cold because it breaks down sludge faster.
  2. Next, keep one bucket just full of water, and the other is for your shampoo and water mixture. Follow your car shampoo bottle instructions for the correct consistency.
  3. Secure your buckets and load your supplies in the car. Head to the nearest DIY car wash, as it is the perfect work space.
  4. Now, do a traditional two bucket wash on your car. Depending on the climate, if you are surrounded by extremely cold weather, you might need to double rinse, preventing the build-up of ice.
  5. Quickly, dry the vehicle with your microfiber drying towels.
  6. Next, apply your quick detailer. This can be spray wax or spray sealant. Use whatever works best for you.
  7. Lastly, enjoy your clean ride and repeat next week!

Just like that, your ride is spick and span. Do you know what’s better than a clean car? A new ride. We have an incredible inventory of both new and pre-owned vehicles at Safford Alfa Romeo of Tysons in Chantilly Farm, Virginia.

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