If done properly, washing a vehicle regularly helps remove impurities that will cause corrosion.
What is the right way?
Well, there may be many ways to do it but here is how I do mine
Things needed.
1.Shampoo/Wash and Wax
Avoid dish washing liquid looking cheap shampoos.
Dont get the most expensive on the rack too.
If you must go cheap, go for turtle ZIP wash and wax as a benchmark. Cheap and good.
2. A wash mitt
Get the cheap as hell wash mitt with the long things coming out. This helps to prevent scratches. Also, with your hand in, you are able to regulate your strength better and work on difficult corners better as compared to using a sponge.
3. 2 Water buckets and a scoop
20Liters or more
When we talk shampoo pails, liquid goes for a standard mix of 30ml of shampoo and 1Gallon (3.78L) of water. In short, your pail should be about 7L so you have place for the suds.
4. A brush
Go for soft brushes if you have coated wheels or soft plastic surfaces.
5. A chamois
That weird looking bottled cloth helps absorb water efficiently which is one of the most important steps after washing the vehicle.
6. Scapegoat Rag
So lets start.
1. Wash your vehicle only in the early morning or late evening or if you are in a well shaded area. Preferable to have a cool vehicle.(This is to prevent things from drying too fast)
2. Give your vehicle a rinse of water to rid of impurities and cool down the surface. Volume is key.
3. Put on the wash mitt and dip it into the shampoo bucket. Work where you need it to be the cleanest first like the tank, mirror or bonnet. Work fast.
4. Use the scapegoat rag to wash dirtier places like rims, lower fairings(use a soft rag) and near your drive train or swing arm. Work fast.
5. Give your vehicle a rinse and allow water for flow down instead of splashing. Volume is key.
6. Wipe dry with the chamois. Skipping this step will give you water spots all over your vehicle.
Cheers and bling.
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