Hot Cars Take Time and Effort
Auto show hobbyists find themselves meting new
challenges as they begin the process of preparing their entries,
whether they are working on an antique, a classic, or a new
vehicle. Finding how to use the best automobile detailing
supplies to achieve the wanted results is a matter of trial and
error. Proper planning helps find the logical sequences for the
best results. Also, the hobbyist must become an expert in many
areas, knowing how to detail the tires and wheels of their cars
as well as knowing how to clean automotive upholstery. (See the
article, "Automotive Detailing: How to Clean Automotive
Upholstery.") Preparing the wheels, wheel
wells, tires, spokes, and hubcaps of a vehicle for a show
demands consistent time and effort - and the proper auto
detailing cleaning products. Detailing on a regular schedule
(for instance, once a month) prevents a final detailing before a
show from being an overwhelming task. Working on this area first
also saves time and effort. Tires, wheels, etc., should be
detailed before the rest of the car because the products that
are most efficient for this job can be harmful to the finish of
the car's paint and can, at the least, spoil the polish job. You
won't be accidentally splashing the just waxed body of your car
with the tire cleaner. Perfection in the tire area truly gives
the look of "showroom" condition. Be sure to
work in the shade and not in the heat or full sun. This is not
the kind of hot car you are aiming for. Full sun can cause
streaks. Have your automobile detailing supplies laid out and
ready. Remove your hubcaps or any other part of your wheel area
that can be taken off. This way, you can really get at the
tires, and also wash all sides of the removable parts. Some
serious detailers will even remove the tires. Take the time to
wash, rinse, and dry each tire before moving on to the next one.
Completing each in turn will prevent any water spots from drying
on the surface of the wheel. Begin by
carefully rinsing away any dirt or mud that might have coated
the underbelly of the car or wheel wells. A second type of soil
that is found on the tire area is brake dust. This material is
gray in color and caused by the wear and tear on the brake pads.
Do not use an excessively forceful water stream to rinse your
tire area, since small rocks or sand could spin with the force
of the water and scratch the surface of the car. You may use a
soft brush to dislodge soil as you rinse. Try a soft bristled
brush like Fuller Brush's Vehicle Wash Brush. Mix a mild
degreaser with water in a large bucket. Gently wash each tire
and wheel with a soft wash mitt (or sponge. Each time you are
ready to dip your mitt in the bucket of degreaser, remember to
first rinse off your mitt so any particles of rock or sand will
be removed. That way, you won't be simply moving the soil
around, and you won't risk scratches to the wheel
surfaces.(Also, to avoid scratches to the finish on the body of
the car, use a different mitt for that area.) Finish with a
detailing brush like Fuller's Wheel and Spoke Detailing Brush.
You will be able to thoroughly clean every bit of dirt from your
tires without a scratch, and you will be ready for the next
step, dressing and polishing the surfaces. Pay special attention
to your manufacturer's directions when you choose a treatment or
polish for this part of your car. The wheel area and hubcaps can
be painted or non-painted, and be made of a variety of different
materials. Choose automobile detailing supplies that will be
most effective for the materials in your car. Don't worry about
treating the tread of the tire. It will just rub off. Treating
it may also affect your warrantee. As soon as
the tire area is completely detailed, you are ready to move on
to work on the rest of the car. Before you know it, others will
be noticing your "hot car."
About the author:
By Vincent Platania. Fuller Brush
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Written By: Vincent Platania
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