How to Clean, Buff and Wax Cars

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Rinse off the big clumps of muck with water (you can use a jet-washer for this bit).

   When you've cleaned the whole car like this let it drip dry.
   
   If you can't wait then use a dry cloth to dry it. , When your car is clean, make sure there is no tar or road paint on the paintwork. ,, If you don't see them then move on .
   
   If you do, then you must first use a very fine rubbing compound and clean cloths, plus plenty of elbow grease, think of it as you rubbing off the top coat to get to the undamaged paint. , Try to keep the wax off of trim areas as it can be difficult to remove. , When you've finished look at your car and admire your hard work. ,,
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   Step 2: Use a soapy rag to clean one panel at a time and rinse it clean.

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   Step 3: Start waxing.

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   Step 4: Use two rags and the wax and grease remover to do take any tar or road paint off

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   Step 5: one cloth to scrub and one to buff it after.

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   Step 6: After your car is as clean as you can get it

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   Step 7: step back and look for any dullness or fading.

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   Step 8: Wax your car use a good quality wax paste and make sure you use soft clean rags.

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   Step 9: When the wax is on and dry then go over your car with a soft (or microfiber) cloth and just rub in small circles one panel at a time.

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    Step 10: Don't forget to vacuum the inside.

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    Step 11: Finished.

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