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Page.20 — Halton Hills This Week, Wednesday, May 5, 1993 Clean machine — technique is important Washing the car is one of those light shade because bright sun _ grille and 7) wheels. glamorous chores that people do causes the water to damage the Start by soaking the area to be with pride. Car washers like to paint. Never wipe a dirty car . washed with the hose. Next wash show the whole amois or the section with ‘a soapy wet cn iil it cht neighborhood High pressure napless towel. towel. Rinse the towel often. ij We how much work ‘e recommend Using a large circular motion they put into washing using a towel will help minimize scratching. their cars. Do with a deep nap Use your hose to rinse off the these washers scratches to wash, dry and soapy water and move on to the spend too much buff your car. next section. After cleaning all time trying to finish Brushes and _ sections gently spray the whole impress the neighbors and too little time thinking about the best washing technique? : You’re probably thinking, “What’s so important about the technique? Just throw some detergent in a bucket and slap it on the car.” There’s much more to it than that. The key to proper car washing is getting the surface clean with- out drying it out or scratching the dirt into the finish. High- pressure washing removes the dirt but also causes the dirt parti- Cles to leave a scratch behind as they are blasted off. It is best to use a garden hose with a nozzle that releases a gentle spray instead of a jet stream. It is important to consider what type of solvent you are using for the wash. Petroleum-or spirit-based solvents can literally strip off the paint on your car. The same holds true for house- hold cleaners and detergents with ammonia bases. These will give the surface a chalky, dried- out look. It is best to use a cleanser specifically designed for washing cars. ~~ After getting the right cleanser, fill up a 5-gallon or larger bucket with water (warm or cold, not hot). Wash cars in association began when you purchased sponges can trap car. Use a clean towel to dry the dirt and scratch the finish. car, wringing it out as it gets wet. The best strate- —=—$—_—————w We've given gy for washing Wash one you some tips on your car is to do . the best tech- it one section at'a section of niques for wash- time. If you do it ing your car all at once, soap your car without damag- will dry on the . ing the paint. finish. This will at a time Now you can trap the itt truly impress the before you can wash it off. Wash neighbors with the special care in this order: 1) top, 2) nose, 3) you take when washing your tail, 4) sides, 5) rocker panels, 6) pride and joy. TODD SIMPSON Insurance Services R.R. #5, Caledon East, Ontario LON 1E0 eee I Don't Despair! [DSS Rese ROUEN Service isn't just in my name... IT'S MY BUSINESS 1-800-268-4393 technicians are trained by the same people who built your vehicle.