Say no to damage! Talk about the 5 major misunderstandings you need to avoid when washing your car in summer

【Car owner’s home car knowledge】When it comes to car washing, the first reaction of many people is, who can’t do this? Indeed, car washing is a trivial matter with no technical content. But what I want to say is that there are still many details that need to be paid attention to when washing a car. If not paid attention to, the vehicle may be damaged. Next, let’s talk about some misunderstandings that need to be avoided when washing cars in summer.

◆Laundry detergent for car washing

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The first misunderstanding that needs to be avoided is the choice of detergent. Many car owners do not buy professional car cleaners when washing their cars, but choose to use daily cleaning products instead. In fact, this is a very bad habit. Because these daily cleaning products have different pH levels, they are very corrosive to car paint.

◆Spray directly with high-pressure water gun/wipe with rag

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【Car owner’s home car knowledge】When it comes to car washing, the first reaction of many people is, who can’t do this? Indeed, car washing is a trivial matter with no technical content. But what I want to say is that there are still many details that need to be paid attention to when washing a car. If not paid attention to, the vehicle may be damaged. Next, let’s talk about some misunderstandings that need to be avoided when washing cars in summer.

◆Laundry detergent for car washing

Car damage index:★★★★★

The first misunderstanding that needs to be avoided is the choice of detergent. Many car owners do not buy professional car cleaners when washing their cars, but choose to use daily cleaning products instead. In fact, this is a very bad habit. Because these daily cleaning products have different pH levels, they are very corrosive to car paint.

◆Spray directly with high-pressure water gun/wipe with rag

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Many car owners will choose to use a high-pressure water gun to rinse the car as the first step when washing their cars, and then scrub slowly. In fact, this is also a car washing misunderstanding. Because, after a car has been driven for a period of time, dust or small particles will adhere to the surface of the car. If you do not rinse these off with clean water before washing the car, but spray them directly with a high-pressure water gun or wipe them directly with a rag, these dust particles will make "friction movements" on the car paint surface and damage the car body paint.

◆Wash the car under strong sunlight

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The reason why you should not wash your car under the scorching sun is because pouring cold water on the car after it has been exposed to the sun will damage the body paint. Moreover, when the car is washed under the scorching sun, the water droplets on the car will form a convex lens effect, causing the top layer of the car paint to generate local high temperature. Over time, the car paint will lose its luster. Therefore, car washing in summer must be done under shade or when the sun is not strong in the morning and evening.

◆No car washing during rainy season

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During the rainy season, many car owners are reluctant to wash their cars, thinking that the rain has already washed their cars clean and there is no need to wash them again. In fact, these ideas are wrong. Because rainwater is acidic, if the car is not washed as soon as possible, the rainwater may corrode the paint surface or even the chassis of the car, causing vehicle failure.

◆Wash your car frequently

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There is no benefit in doing too much of anything, and the same goes for car washing. If you wash your car too frequently, it will greatly accelerate the oxidation of the paint surface, causing the paint surface to become dull and lose its luster. As for the car washing cycle, it is generally more appropriate to wash the car once a week.

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