To date, there are many tools for washing and caring for a car, in this article we will analyze the main ways to properly and safely wash a car for a paintwork and keep it looking perfect for as long as possible.
A comprehensive car wash in a contactless way is the best service for a client who needs to completely clean up the car both outside and inside. Comprehensive washing includes the following types of work:
Contactless washing of the car body, washing of rugs and thresholds.
Cleaning the interior and trunk with a vacuum cleaner and wet cleaning of plastic parts
Cleaning glass from the inside with special chemicals, cleaning vents and blowing.
Let's take a look at all types of car wash and care services.
The technology of correct and safe car washing is based on the non-contact principle. Contactless car wash is washing the car body with the help of special device spraying water and supplying it under pressure. A jet of water sliding over the surface of the car body washes away small particles, sand and stones from it. They are the main cause of scratches on the body when washing a car with your hands using the most ordinary sponge. Contactless washing avoids these risks and protects the car paintwork from numerous microcracks and scratches after each body wash.
Touchless car wash consists of several stages:
With the help of a high-pressure apparatus, large particles of dirt and road reagent are washed off the car.
At the second stage, the body and rims are covered with a layer of active foam. Active foam can significantly reduce the adhesion of dirt microparticles to the surface being cleaned, therefore, when using active foam, there is no abrasive wear of the car's paintwork.
While the car is being shampooed, the mats and wheels are washed in the same way.
After 1-3 minutes (depending on the degree of contamination), the foam is removed from the body, washing off with a strong pressure of water
After washing off the foam, the car body is wiped dry with suede rags, thresholds, door and trunk openings are especially carefully wiped. And also the larvae of locks, the gas tank hatch, wipers and other gaps inaccessible to a rag are blown dry.
Wax coating is necessary for the car to better protect the paintwork from the effects of an aggressive environment. It also protects the body from small scratches and scuffs. At the same time, wax, having a water-repellent effect, allows the car to stay clean longer in bad weather.
The leather seat conditioner cleans the leather, gives the leather a fresh appearance, restores its natural softness, protects against cracks, dents. The special complex formula of the conditioner provides fast and effective cleaning and protection of leather trim from moisture, dirt and sunlight. The conditioner is odorless, gloss-free, does not leave marks on clothes. It is recommended to use the service once a month. The conditioner must be applied only on a clean surface, otherwise the entire effect is lost, therefore, if leather seats contaminated, you must first do dry cleaning.
Engine wash and engine compartment is carried out in several stages. First, the power and ignition elements are wrapped in plastic wrap to prevent moisture from entering the ignition system. Then, large particles of dirt are washed off with a pressure of water from high-pressure apparatuses with a warm jet. After that, a special solution of oil-soluble components and alkali is sprayed throughout the entire engine compartment with a sprayer. Within 3-5 minutes, the foam dissolves any contaminants and it remains to rinse the engine again with water pressure. At the last stage, the engine is blown with air pressure.
Tire blackening is a service used to give tires a new look. A special agent is sprayed onto clean wheels, and then with a cloth, remove residues from rims, after which it is advisable not to leave for 10 minutes on a wet road, but to let the product dry. The tool gives a rich black color and a wet sheen. Forms a protective silicone layer that protects rubber from aging and cracking as a result of exposure to ultraviolet radiation and road chemicals. Possesses the antistatic and water-repellent properties interfering dirt sticking.
Cleaning (polishing) of plastic interior parts is carried out with special chemicals and is necessary when ordinary wet cleaning does not help, especially when dirt has penetrated deeper into the pores of the material. Such contamination is especially noticeable on door handles and power windows, steering wheel and gear lever. For cleaning the interior plastic, special products are designed that penetrate deep into the plastic and quickly and effectively help to cope with dirt, as well as mask small scratches and scuffs. Such cleaning will help the plastic retain its original appearance longer and prevent the plastic from fading from ultraviolet rays, provided that it is carried out regularly.
Car polishing. Initially, the body of a new car is covered with a layer of protective varnish. Over time, the varnish loses its shine, becomes cloudy, scratches appear on it, traces of external factors (dirt, sand, traces of bird droppings, sloppy driving, etc.) and the car no longer looks as new as in a car dealership. The durability and level of protection of the paintwork is determined purely by the manufacturer, and on German and American cars it is noticeably higher than on Japanese and Korean ones, not to mention domestic cars. In order to give your car its original shine again, to protect it from minor scratches, abrasions, and to keep it for as long as possible, such a service as “CAR POLISHING” was needed. According to their purpose, they are divided into restorative and protective polishes, respectively.
Restorative polishing includes abrasive polishing of the car. It must be carried out on a clean and fat-free car body. If there are traces of a reagent or bitumen on the body, they must be washed off, because. otherwise, during the polishing process, they can lead to additional scratches and damage to the polishing wheels.
Body parts are alternately treated with a polishing machine with the application of abrasive paste, starting from the roof, hood, trunk and ending with the doors. Alternately pass through three different polishing wheels with varying degrees of hairiness and hardness, while each circle uses its own abrasive paste. It is very important to use quality polishing wheels and paste from a trusted manufacturer, because. otherwise, you can achieve a shiny car, but instead of eliminating scratches, add small new ones (cobwebs) that are noticeable only if you look closely at the surface.
It is important to understand that abrasive polishing involves the removal of a small part of the varnish and the number of possible polishing directly depends on the thickness of its coating. So on German cars a fairly thick layer is used, which can easily withstand up to 3 polishes, but on Japanese cars the lacquer layer is thinner, of course it will survive one polishing, but for no apparent reason you should not engage in abrasive polishing. It is also better to do a local polishing of one part, if the scratches do not extend to the entire body, and then treat with protective polishing to give shine to the entire car.
It is a mistake to think that abrasive polishing will cope with the stains left by bird droppings. Bird droppings are very caustic and in the case of prolonged exposure to the surface, it easily penetrates through the varnish and reacts directly with the paint, looking at such places, you can see the swollen paint under the varnish. Therefore, it is recommended not to bring this dirt to such a state, immediately wash this dirt, at least with a damp cloth, and it is even better to use protective polishes that are more resistant to external environmental factors.
Abrasive polishing is also applicable to car headlights and lanterns, eliminating minor scratches and restoring their transparency. After this treatment, your lights will shine like a new car!
Restorative polishing also includes polishing - color restorer. This polish is intended for cars that do not have scratches and scuffs (usually with low mileage), but the paintwork has become cloudy over time and the car does not “shine”. This polishing is also based on an abrasive paste, but due to a different composition and polishing wheels of low rigidity, this polishing is able to restore the shine of a new car without eliminating body scratches.
Protective polishing refers to the coating of the car body with various pastes, which, when cured, form a thin layer on the car body, while having various repulsive and protective properties, they also add shine and shine to the car for a certain time, depending on the properties of the paste. As a rule, such polishes are based on wax and polymer compounds. But do not confuse such polishes with body treatment with liquid wax, which can be completely washed off after the next wash. In protective pastes, in addition to wax, other chemical elements are also used, forming more stable compounds, and their durability and quality directly depend on the manufacturer's technologies.
We also use the new “Liquid Glass” polishing (BodyGlassGuard), at the moment it is one of the best and high-tech protective polishes for the car body. Her unique feature is that it is fundamentally different from wax and polymer coatings and provides effective PROTECTION FOR 1 YEAR.
There is also such a service called Antirain. On expensive cars representative class, such protection is already applied directly at the manufacturer's factory, but is erased over time. This is a coating of car windows from the outside with a protective layer that gives a water-repellent effect. The main advantages of such protection: water and dirt settle on windshield noticeably smaller and do not interfere with the driver's view, wipers are used much less often, wear of brushes slows down, slows down the growth of scratches on the windshield from the sandblasting effect and wiper blades, much less washer fluid consumption, no glare and best review at night, during rain, snow and slush, removal of frost in winter and insects in summer is much easier, noticeable savings on car wash services when used in conjunction with protective polishes.
These are the main types of cleaning and car care products. We advise you to wash your car only in proven, high-quality car complexes, because imaginary savings can result in damage to the paintwork, the elimination of which will cost significantly more. Keep your iron horse clean and it will please you with its appearance longer and will stay in a condition like new longer!
Comprehensive car wash, dry cleaning and nanocomplex - sets of procedures from Dream Auto, specially assembled for our customers.
You do not need to think about what needs to be done to ensure the most optimal result and perfect cleanliness.
Our experts have already thought of everything, collecting the most popular and successful procedures in special offers.
Such comprehensive measures not only provide a solution to any pollution problems, but also save money. After all, carrying out each of the procedures separately does not provide for those forms of discounts that are included in the complex.
Types of complex procedures from Dream Auto
All procedures from Dream Auto are carried out only by specialists who have all the necessary experience and knowledge. We have provided for your car three types of complex measures.
- Comprehensive offer for washing. Are you wondering what is a comprehensive car wash and what does it include? We have included in the offer all the procedures necessary for a quick cleaning. This is a contactless body wash, dry cleaning of the interior using a vacuum cleaner, washing and cleaning rugs, cleaning windows and wet cleaning plastic in the cabin.
- Dry cleaning package. Comprehensive dry cleaning includes special cleaning of seats, ceiling, plastic parts, floor, trunk, door upholstery. This is the optimal set of services for comprehensive interior cleanliness and restoration of a beautiful appearance.
- Proposal for nano-procedures. We are one of the few service companies that carry out the nanocomplex in Moscow. At the same time, we are not cunning, and we use exactly the methods and means provided by technology to achieve the maximum effect. The complex includes:
- three-phase body wash;
- dry cleaning of the interior and trunk using a vacuum cleaner;
- washing and cleaning of floor mats;
- interior plastic processing;
- conditioning of leather surfaces;
- wheel cleaning. It is carried out by special means that remove any kind of dirt and restore the original appearance without damaging the varnish and paint;
- rubber blackening.
For the nanocomplex, we use special Koch Chemie auto chemicals, developed by German manufacturers for all categories of washing.
An indicator of its safety for paintwork is the recommendations for use from the car manufacturer mercedes benz, BMW, Porsche, Audi, having a matte surface of the body. Such a coating is most demanding on the methods and means of influencing it.
Exclusive service for every car
Dream Auto specialists are able to solve almost any pollution problem and achieve the best possible result. We guarantee a truly high-quality care for your car. Professionals in their field will pay attention to even the smallest detail to achieve perfect cleanliness.
As long as your car is in safe hands, you can relax in the client area with a cup of aromatic coffee. At the same time, you will be able to watch the transformation of your car from a dusty horse of an incomprehensible color into an excellent noble autohorse on a special monitor.
Pre-registration will allow you to optimally allocate time during the day and fit in a visit to Dream Auto without compromising other things. In the case of lengthy procedures, the car can be left in the hands of specialists and returned later.
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What is included in a comprehensive and technical car wash
During operation, the body vehicle exposed to negative environmental influences: moisture, dust, dirt not only spoil the appearance of the machine, but also create a threat of the appearance and development of metal corrosion. To return the car to a presentable appearance, and to protect the body from the appearance and development of rust, a complex wash is used. It includes directly washing the vehicle itself, as well as applying a protective layer on the paintwork of the car, which allows you to protect the car from the appearance of minor defects and chips.
What is a complex wash
A comprehensive car wash is a sequence of actions aimed at cleaning the body, interior and power unit vehicle. According to the generally accepted regulations for this procedure, washing includes the following operations:
- Express car wash and dry.
- Washing the wheel arches of the vehicle.
- Removal of insects and bituminous stains from the surface.
- Interior washing and luggage compartment.
- Washing the power unit.
- Application of protective and restorative compositions, polishing of the body, headlights and plastic in the car interior.
What is included in the complex wash
Contactless washing has a technological advantage over other methods of cleaning the car body from dirt. When performing the process, do not use sponges, rags and brushes, which prevents the appearance of small scratches. The car body is washed with water supplied under pressure. For washing, special chemicals are used - car shampoos. Upon completion of cleaning, the transport is dried with warm air.
In this way, large contaminants are removed from the surface of the vehicle. In addition to washing the body, interior, wheel arches, fender liner, sills, and discs are cleaned, and a technical car wash is performed. It includes washing the power unit, flushing exhaust pipes cars. Thanks to this, these nodes acquire their original appearance, and their work also improves.
When cleaning the interior from dirt, the rugs are washed, the seats are vacuumed. For cleaning plastic interior parts, special chemical compounds are used. When washing glasses from the inside, sparing compositions and microfiber cloths are used. This prevents the appearance of defects on the surface. Together with the cleaning of the interior, the trunk of the car is washed.
After washing, the car is treated with protective compounds. The body is covered with wax or " liquid glass". Together, they form protective layer, which allows you to protect the paintwork from the negative effects of the environment and the appearance of scratches and chips. If necessary, the surface is polished. The lighting devices of the vehicle are also polished.
On the windshield is applied a special chemical agent"Anti-rain" - it has water-repellent properties, improves visibility for the driver and protects against scratches. With the composition applied, there is no need for frequent use of wipers, which reduces wear on their brushes and prevents micro-scratches on the windshield.
What to look out for
When cleaning the car body, a number of rules are observed that allow you to protect the vehicle's paintwork from damage:
- The temperature of the water supplied under pressure should not exceed 60-75 degrees Celsius.
- Do not use aggressive detergents. They can eat away at the paint.
- Before polishing the body, it must first be thoroughly washed, dried and degreased (gasoline cannot be used as a degreasing agent). After that, polishing is performed using a special paste and a grinding wheel. Upon completion of the operation, a layer of varnish is applied.
Bituminous stains and traces of bird droppings cannot be polished. This will cause new scratches and damage to the grinding wheel.
With intensive use of the machine, it is recommended to carry out a comprehensive vehicle wash 2 times a year: once in summer and once in winter. Cleaning the car from dirt and applying protective compounds will not only return the car to a presentable appearance, but also protect the vehicle from the negative effects of environmental factors.
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Such a service as a comprehensive car wash is quite in demand in Moscow. This is due, first of all, to the fact that there are a lot of car owners in the capital and the vast majority of them prefer the cleanliness of the car, the freshness of the interior and the bright shine of the paintwork. Well, if we take into account the climate of Russia with constantly dirty roads and dust, then regular washing becomes not just a fad, but a real need.
Comprehensive car wash is a set of procedures for cleaning the car, both inside and out. More detailed description procedures - next.
What is included in a comprehensive car wash
So, a comprehensive car wash includes such procedures as:
- Contactless washing of the car body, washing of rugs and thresholds.
- Cleaning the interior and trunk with a vacuum cleaner and wet cleaning of plastic and leather parts (at the request of the guest, all interior plastic can be treated with Perfecta OptiTop conditioner, and leather surfaces with Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Meguiars conditioner).
- Cleaning glass from the inside with special chemicals, cleaning vents and blowing
At the same time, depending on the service, the specific list of services may vary. As a rule, there are several washing packages from the standard to the premium package. At the same time, the latter may include interior detailing procedures, the application of protective coatings to body parts, etc.
Either way, you get the perfect clean car literally soaked in freshness. Driving this car is a real pleasure!
| EURO COMPLEX1. EURO WASH2. Glasses (sphere inside outside) and mirrors3. Plastic internal (cleaning and conditioning) 4. Salon vacuum cleaner | 1 200 | 1 350 | 1 550 | 1 750 |
| PREMIUM COMPLEX1. PREMIUM WASH2. Glasses (sphere inside outside) and mirrors3. Plastic internal (cleaning and conditioning) 4. Leather (cleaner-preservative)5. Interior vacuum cleaner 6. Trunk (vacuum cleaner, plastic cleaning and air conditioning) | 1 500 | 1 650 | 1 850 | 2 500 |
| DETAILING COMPLEX1. DETAILING WASH2. Glasses (sphere inside outside) and mirrors3. Plastic internal (cleaning and conditioning) 4. External plastic (cleaning and conditioning)5. Leather (cleaning and conditioning)6. Interior vacuum cleaner 7. Trunk (vacuum cleaner, plastic cleaning and air conditioning) | 3 300 Buy on credit | 3 700 Buy on credit | 3 900 Buy on credit | 4 400 Buy on credit |
Euro-complex
In this complex, car body washing is carried out using a two-phase technology. The first phase of the eurowash is the application of a non-contact agent. The main task of the first phase of the wash is to remove the main contaminants from all surfaces of the car. The emulsion is alkali-free, therefore it is absolutely safe for the paintwork and all rubber elements of the car. The second phase of the Eurowash is washing the car with shampoo for hand washing. With the help of this procedure, we remove all static pollution, something that no non-contact or foam can wash off. A large-pored sponge helps in this - long recommended with positive side method. To clean the plastic parts of the interior and body, in addition to cleaning products, we also use the Perfecta OptiTop conditioner, which gives the parts a deep matte color. This type of wash also includes a more thorough cleansing of the leather using Leather Cleaner & Conditioner Meguiars. It not only provides a deeper cleaning, but also gives the leather surfaces a completely the new kind. This also includes a complete interior vacuum cleaner and blackening of the wheels with special compounds. Wheel disks processed with a gentle acidic composition.
Premium complex
The premium complex includes a three-phase body wash. FIRST PHASE Contactless car wash (body + carpets). SECOND PHASE Washing the body with a safe porous sponge and shampoo Koch Chemie Glanzwachsshampoo. THIRD PHASE Conservation of paintwork. Desiccant + preservative + polish Koch Chemie NanoMagic TWIN WAX Hightec Nano-Hochglanz-Konservierer. The durable hydrophobic structure protects the car body from dirt and dust for a long time, keeping the shiny surface of the paintwork after washing. In addition, the difference from the Euro complex is as follows:
Cleaning the exhaust tips
Drying a car with an air dryer using a twin-turbine dryer
Impregnation of rubber with preservative compounds.
The option is ideal for those who are used to paying close attention to detail.
Detailing complex
This complex is aimed at deep cleaning Car paintwork, namely:
Removal of bituminous points, tree resin
Detailed cleaning of nameplates, radiator grille, door handles, mirrors with a brush
In addition, all external plastics are cleaned and treated with Koch Chemie Nano Magic Plast Care Conditioner. This type of car wash is designed for those who seek not only to clean the car, but to give it a new condition.
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Comprehensive car wash allows you to bring the vehicle to a perfectly clean condition. Use it after a significant run, a long break in the operation of the machine or during its pre-sale preparation. Also, often the need for a comprehensive wash arises when using a car for representative purposes.
Comprehensive car washing is carried out manually or automatically. However, experts consider an automatic car wash best solution, since this method of washing allows you to achieve best results thanks to deep cleaning of even the most inaccessible places of the car.
What services are included in a comprehensive car wash?
A comprehensive car wash includes an extensive range of cleaning services, so this procedure takes much more time than a simple car wash. The main services for complex washing of the car include:- body wash;
- cleaning thresholds and bottoms, which are considered the most susceptible to pollution elements;
- car glass cleaning and windshield polishing;
- cleaning of rims;
- flushing of fender liner, where the most persistent dirt accumulates.
A comprehensive car wash also includes a full dry cleaning of its interior. It involves careful treatment with special cleaning compounds of all interior surfaces, including dashboard, seats, carpeted floors, door trim and trunk. After cleaning the interior, its parts are treated with refreshing and protective polishes. As a result, the gloss and color of the interior surfaces are enhanced, the parts acquire antistatic properties and resistance to dirt.
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Complex car wash in Moscow
A comprehensive car wash from Dream Auto contains all necessary set full-fledged procedures that allow you to carry out optimally high-quality cleaning operations for a car.
- contactless car wash
- interior cleaning with a vacuum cleaner
- wet cleaning plastic
- glass washing
- rubber blackening
- pedal cleaning
- air purge
A ready-made set of cleaning measures is much more profitable than ordering each service separately. At the same time, it guarantees that the vehicle will be brought back to perfect condition quickly.
What is included in comprehensive car care?
Thanks to the procedures that are carried out as part of the complex, the car will acquire the original cleanliness of both the exterior and the interior. A comprehensive car wash from Dream Auto consists of the following operations:
- body wash in a contactless way, during which the car will shine with cleanliness that causes envy among other motorists. The modern equipment we use completely eliminates the contact of any sponges on the paintwork;
- dry cleaning of the interior using a special vacuum cleaner. During this procedure, debris of any size and dust is removed from the upholstery of the seats, as well as the floor. No matter how simple this measure is, it can improve the appearance of the upholstery and put things in order;
- washing and cleaning carpets. For the procedure, special auto chemicals are used, which allow you to clean any stains - bituminous, reagent, from spilled drinks, etc.;
- glass washing. Do not think that the pollution of glass in the car occurs only from the outside. Inside, too, there is enough dust and plaque in order to worsen overall visibility;
- wet cleaning of plastic in the cabin.
The advantages of combining individual operations into a group are a high-quality complex car wash in Moscow and a price. After all, the complex already includes a number of discounts on the proposed procedures, the use of which individually costs much more.
In the course of our work, we use German Koch Chemie auto chemicals, which belong to the category of professional and premium products.
It has been a choice for many years both abroad and in Russia. These products allow you to achieve unprecedented heights of cleanliness, while not harming either the paintwork or any materials used in the design of the car interior.
We employ only professionals with extensive experience in all operations. Whatever stains you find, we know how, with what and how to remove them. Turning to us, you are guaranteed to get a quick and flawless result.
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Car wash services are in demand, all car owners want their car to be clean and well-groomed. There are many car washes in the city. How to choose the one that will satisfy in all respects?
Studies are being carried out, the speed of service provision, quality, spectrum are compared. These data are even published somewhere, but they are not known to the general public. Therefore, the surest way to find a good car wash is word of mouth and your own experience.
Comprehensive washing is similar to general cleaning. It includes washing the body and thresholds, cleaning and polishing glass, washing rugs, vacuuming dust and dirt from the floor and seats, wet cleaning the interior, washing disks, blowing and more (check with the master for details). Moreover, the complex can be ordinary and nanowash.
Nano-wash - a wash that includes three cleaning phases, first the machine is treated with a special composition that perfectly removes dirt and does not affect the materials of the machine. Then this composition is washed off in a non-contact way.
The second stage is a manual wash, the surface of the car is treated with a special agent for regeneration, which gives shine and protects the paintwork of the car.
Eurowash repeats the steps of nanowash, with the difference that the products are softer. That is, your car will be washed, cleaned and even shiny, but the varnish will not be restored. But the car will be applied special composition, which allows the car to stay cleaner for much longer than with a conventional car wash. This composition removes static electricity, dust accumulates on the surface much more slowly.
A comprehensive car wash includes subsequent drying. At professional washes, cars can be dried with fans and heat guns, compressor guns. After such drying, no streaks remain on the body.
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What is the difference between normal and nano washer? What is included in the process of nanowashing
What is the difference between normal and nano washer?
During a normal car wash, there is a trail coating and static dirt on your car, which you rub into the paintwork at other car washes. When nanowashing, we clean the paintwork from this static dirt, road plaque and heavy metals that settle on the paintwork during the operation of the car, and give a matte finish to the varnish. We clean out this dirt and preserve this effect with third special means so that these pollutions no longer occur. This protects the paintwork from dirt and ultraviolet radiation. The outer plastic remains black, like on a new car, the midge is easily washed off, and ice flies off in winter. We will do a quality cleaning. We take care of your car.
The gift includes blackening rubber, washing rugs with special preservatives as a gift.
All chemicals and nano-shampoos are accredited by Mercedes-Benz. We do not use chemicals from dubious manufacturers.
How does the nano-body wash process take place and what is included in the work package:
1.) Washing the body with a multistar shampoo, which washes away large particles of dirt and dust from the car (after this procedure, other car washes begin the usual wiping of the car, which entails matting of the paintwork, cobwebs and small scratches appear on the varnish. But we move on .
2.) With the help of the German shampoo "nano-magic" and a special branded large-pored sponge of German manufacturers, we remove static dirt from your paintwork. After the 2nd stage, the paintwork is perfectly clean.
3.) At the third stage, we apply the preservatives "magic dry" to the paintwork. It does not allow further dust and dirt to enter the pores of the varnish and gives the optical effect of quick polishing, protects the paintwork from all external influences and from ultraviolet radiation.
4.) Cars are dried, rubber is preserved and carpets are washed.
The next 2-3 times you can do a regular wash, which can also be done at our place.
A comprehensive car wash is a long process, but it is necessary to bring the condition of your car to the ideal. In some situations, a car enthusiast can handle it himself, but in advanced cases, you will have to turn to third-party service providers such as a car wash and dry cleaning. However, knowing the correct sequence of actions and how to remove different types dirt, you can wash your car to a shine no worse than professionals.
Drying car body
Washing a car body is an easy task, but not everyone knows how to dry it properly.
Common mistakes include:
- wiping with a terry towel;
- use of rubber scrapers;
- rubbing the body with a regular cloth.
It is unacceptable to use these products for drying, because the cloth and scrapers can easily damage the paint of the car. At first, this is imperceptible, but if you regularly dry the car in this way, then the damage will gradually be evident.
Important!After washing the body, do not leave it wet. After water, a lot of deposits remain, which not only leads to streaks, but can also cause damage to the protective coating.
Dry the body properly with microfiber - a special polyester fabric. It's great for rubbing smooth surfaces thanks to the ultra-thin fiber thickness, measured in micrometers. For even faster drying times and less risk of paint damage, use a desiccant wax. It creates a protective layer between the body and the fabric, while also acting as a lubricant.
Apply it to a microfiber towel and wipe the car from top to bottom until you feel the cloth is damp. Next, you should wring out the towel from moisture, apply a new layer of wax and repeat the procedure until your car is completely dry. in a good way drying such hard-to-reach places, such as part of the body under door handles or seals, is the use of compressed air. Its use is also harmless to the body.
Vehicle wheel arch cleaning
A comprehensive wash, among other things, includes cleaning the wheel arches and suspension. If this procedure is not carried out, the dirt will fall off when driving on clean wheels and the lower part of the wing, which will spoil the radiant cleanliness of the body. Ordinary dirt is easily removed with a special gel or an ordinary solution of water and detergent. It will also be possible to wash the wheel arches manually using an ordinary towel and special brushes to get rid of dirt in hard-to-reach places.
Important!WITHDetergents with an acidic composition are not suitable for washing a car, including for cleaning wheel arches. Use only solutions with a low percentage of alkali - they are safe for aluminum, chromium and other metals.
Normal water will not wash:
- bitumen;
- paint;
- road markings.
It is necessary to purchase a special solvent: handle it with care and wash only with rubber gloves. Old dried markings are easiest to carefully cut with a knife. This is not always effective and often requires the purchase of new fender liner.
Don't forget to clean the pads and calipers from brake dust, and aluminum parts from oxidation. This affects not only the aesthetic appearance and cleanliness, but also the life of your car's suspension components. At the end, it is necessary to dry the suspension and arches.
Rubber linings and seals are best dried with a special preservative, which is sold in car dealerships. This agent is hydrophobic and pushes dirty water out of the rubber, increasing not only the drying speed, but also the degree of cleaning of individual elements of the arches and suspension.
Removal of insects and bituminous stains from the surface
In summer, during trips, especially outside the city, the car is subjected to a real “bombardment” by insects. Washing with plain water will not give the desired effect if the insects have dried up: either it will not be washed off at all, or you will overdo it and cause mechanical damage to the windshield and body.
Did you know?There are many different acids in the body of insects. For a person, they do not pose a particular danger, but if the downed animals are on the body for a long time, the varnish coating may corrode, which leads to stains on the paint.
So, when fighting insects, the driver has two options:
- Remove insects as quickly as possible.
- Use a special insect cleaner.
In addition, often such cleaners are well washed and bituminous stains. This type of pollution is often encountered by drivers in hot weather or when driving on newly laid or repaired asphalt. A mixture of resin and solvents poses a serious threat to the body paintwork: due to resinous contamination, it is difficult to remove, and the solvent corrodes the paintwork.
It will be possible to remove bitumen only with the help of a special cleaning agent or at the sink. If you decide to deal with this with your own hands, then carry out the entire procedure with extreme caution, because bitumen may contain sand, gravel and small stones. With too much applied force and excessive friction, it will only aggravate the situation by causing scratches on the body, where the rest of the bitumen can clog. When cleaning old stains, it may take several approaches to apply and rinse off the tar cleaner.
Interior and luggage compartment cleaning
Interior cleaning means dry cleaning with a vacuum cleaner. This part of the complex wash is the simplest, but also one of the most time-consuming. In addition to removing dust on the seats and front panel of the car, rugs also require cleaning. Under the rugs, the flooring is hidden - carpet, which also requires cleaning after a long ride.
Cleaning the luggage compartment is not much different from that procedure in the cabin. Possible problem can only consist in the workload of the trunk and the need to send unnecessary things stale there to the trash can.
The most disliked part of cleaning a car by many drivers is removing dust from dashboard and ventilation ducts. Such cleaning is carried out with the help of long brushes, because a vacuum cleaner cannot be reached through small holes.
To achieve perfect cleanliness, dry cleaning must be supplemented with another type of cleaning: . It can be done and with my own hands, there would be rubber gloves, brushes and a set of cleaners. It is not recommended to use household chemicals: they can damage the upholstery and decompose much longer, leaving traces.
Treatment with cleaners must be started from the ceiling: it is convenient to use an aerosol in this case. Spray it on and wait for the time indicated on the package, after which you need to wipe the chemical dry with a towel or napkin.
After that, you should rub the doors: start with fabric inserts and clean them by analogy with the ceiling. Give the seats the most attention and test the product on a small area of the upholstery or cover before cleaning. The trunk can also be treated for perfect freshness in the car.
Important!Keep an eye on moisture and do not allow it to seep between the plastic elements of the doors and panel. Carelessness can lead to a short circuit and other problems with the car's electronics.
Washing the power unit
Washing the engine affects not only the cleanliness and aesthetic appearance of the car, but also driving safety. If the dirt on the power unit is not removed in time, it will be difficult for the car owner to determine a possible oil or coolant leak. A layer of dirt also affects the cooling of the motor, preventing air exchange between a hot engine and the environment. normal temperature, which leads to an increase in the rate of wear of the “heart” of the machine.
The best and fastest way to remove buildup is to use a foam cleaner. IN specialized stores it will be possible to buy a tool specifically for the engine compartment of a car. The chemical composition of the foam helps to clean not only dirt, but also oil technical fluids and even small bituminous spots. In addition, the foam easily gets into hard-to-reach small gaps between motor elements and is safe for plastic parts and rubber seals.
Household products, as well as when washing the interior, should not be used: they are ineffective in eliminating oil smudges. Before starting the washing process, cover with polyethylene the connectors leading into the power unit, as well as the generator and air filter. It is worth warming up the engine until its temperature rises slightly.
For safety, you need to de-energize the car, but it is better to remove the battery from under the hood to avoid a short circuit. Then just apply the foam for a few minutes so that the pollution has time to dissolve in it, and wash off the foam with a small pressure of water. The polyethylene can be removed and the wet parts can be dried.
Important!Do not wash the power unit with high water pressure. It can seep into the alternator and relay, causing accelerated rusting.
Application of protective and restorative compositions, polishing of the body, headlights and plastic in the cabin
Body polishing is a simple process designed to protect the paintwork from natural damage.
The process can be:
- protective;
- restorative.
Protective polishing is required for new or vehicles. A special polishing paste creates a protective layer over the varnish, preventing acid precipitation, minerals from water and other reagents from reacting with the paint and creating microcracks in it. An alternative to this type of polishing can be a protective film with a phosphate composition, which creates not so much physical as chemical protection of the paintwork.
Restorative - a more common type of varnish protection. If you have a special polishing paste on hand, which usually comes with a special sponge, the process is easy to do with your own hands. Apply a small amount of the product to a 40×40 cm area of the body and rub it in with a sponge in a circular motion. As a result, you will be able to see a shiny film on the treated area of the machine.
Important!Do not let the polish dry: it must be washed off a couple of minutes after application, otherwise a stain will remain.
In the cabin, they polish with a special polishing compound, which is also sold in stores. It can be applied directly during interior cleaning. Please note that in addition to the front panel, there may be plastic inserts on the doors. Apply the polish in the same way as when polishing the body.
This is a complex process that is difficult to implement with your own hands without special equipment. In car washes and service stations, a sander with a soft nozzle is used to apply the polishing gel. The list of services often includes the removal of clouding of headlights and the restoration of transparency to factory levels. For a fee, a film is applied to the headlights that can protect them from gravel and bitumen.
A comprehensive car wash is a long process for a car owner, but a necessary process for a vehicle. Some aspects of washing affect not only the cleanliness and appearance of the car, but also the safety of driving it. Proper cleaning is essential to avoid the risk of electronic problems and engine damage. You can always contact a car wash to perform the service you are interested in, but almost all general cleaning of a car can be done only with the help of your own hands and purchased detergents.
Few car owners, especially those with good and quality cars, will wash them on their own or entrust this process to the boys with buckets and rags. Not to mention the dubious quality of such work, there is too much risk of scratches and other damage. In most cases, drivers prefer to use the services of car washes, where all work will be carried out quickly, efficiently and inexpensively.
- Group 1. Small class A
- Group 2 Middle class B, C
- Group 3. D, E - class, small crossover
- Group 4 Midsize SUV, class-S
- Group 5. Large SUV, Minivan
- Group 6. Micro-bus, Gazelle
What are car washes?
At a modern car wash, the following types of work can be performed:
- engine wash;
- body surface polishing;
- dry cleaning;
- full car wash;
- dry and wet cleaning.
All these procedures have many varieties and additional functions depending on the class of work (regular, business or premium), as well as the wishes of the client. The total price of procedures is also affected by the cost of shampoo, oil, polishing and other auto cosmetics, which also depends on the class of work performed.
*prices for washing are indicated in rubles
| Car group/wash type | Group 1 | Group 2 | Group 3 | Group 4 | Group 5 | Group 6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Wilgud | ||||||
| 1.1. EXPRESS | ||||||
| 2-phase body wash, thresholds, doorways, trunk opening, carpet washing. Without blowing and drying the body. | 200 | 250 | 270 | 320 | 390 | 450 |
| 1.2. STANDARD | ||||||
| Body wash 2-phase, thresholds, doorways, trunk opening, blowing and drying the body. | 300 | 360 | 380 | 410 | 480 | 560 |
| 1.3. PACKAGE OF SERVICES | ||||||
| Washing Wilgud Standard, dry and wet interior cleaning, glass cleaning inside and out. | 550 | 650 | 680 | 710 | 740 | 850 |
| 2. BUSINESS CLASS | ||||||
| 2.1. STANDARD | ||||||
| Body wash 2-phase Koch, preservation of Koch paintwork, washing of thresholds, doorways, door ends, trunk opening, blowing and drying the body. Blackening of rubber, aromatization of salon. WARRANTY 24 | 540 | 570 | 600 | 650 | 750 | |
| 2.2. PACKAGE OF SERVICES | ||||||
| Business STANDARD washing, dry and wet interior and trunk cleaning, Koch plastic polishing, Koch glass cleaning inside and outside. WARRANTY 24 | 890 | 990 | 1060 | 1140 | 1240 | |
| 3. PREMIUM CLASS | ||||||
| 3.1. STANDARD | ||||||
| Washing the body with Koch primary composition, washing with a porous sponge with Koch secondary composition, contactless express polishing of Koch body paintwork, washing thresholds, doorways, door ends, trunk opening, blowing and drying the body with hot air, cleaning disks, blackening rubber, aromatization of the interior, pressure check tires/pump. Filling antifreeze / washer fluid, WARRANTY 48. | 1080 | 1140 | 1200 | 1290 | 1590 | |
| 3.2. PACKAGE OF SERVICES | ||||||
| Washing Premium STANDARD, Dry and wet cleaning of interior and trunk, Koch plastic polishing, Koch leather conditioner, Koch glass cleaning inside and outside. WARRANTY 48. | 1780 | 1980 | 2120 | 2280 | 2480 | |
| Price list for additional washing services | ||||||
| 4. Interior and trunk cleaning | ||||||
| 4.1. Dry cleaning of the interior with a vacuum cleaner | 80 | 120 | 140 | 170 | 200 | 250 |
| 4.2. Wet interior cleaning | 80 | 120 | 140 | 170 | 210 | 290 |
| 4.3. Interior cleaning (wet and dry) | 150 | 190 | 220 | 250 | 280 | 500 |
| 4.4. Trunk interior cleaning (wet and dry) | 100 | 110 | 130 | 150 | 180 | |
| 4.5. Cleaning of all glasses (inside and outside) | 100 | 120 | 140 | 170 | 210 | |
| 4.6. Polishing plastic (interior) matte, gloss KOSN | 200 | 240 | 280 | 340 | 420 | |
| 4.7. Treatment of door seals and locks with silicone grease | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| 4.8. Carpet washing 4 pcs | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | 80 | |
| 4.9. Washing the luggage compartment carpet | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
| 5. Cleaning the body and wheels | ||||||
| 5.1. Koch rubber blackening | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
| 5.2. Removal of bituminous stains (one element) | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 60 | |
| 5.3. Removing traces of insects | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | |
| 5.4. Disk cleaning | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| 5.5. Koch engine wash (two-phase wash, plastic and rubber preservation) | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | |
| 5.6 Blackening of outer plastic (one element) | 50 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 110 | |
| 5.7. Knocking mud and ice off wheel arches and punching discs | 100 | 120 | 120 | 150 | 150 | 150 |
| 6. Leather treatment | ||||||
| 6.1. Air conditioning treatment of Koch leather interior elements | 180 | 200 | 230 | 270 | 300 | |
| 6.2. Preliminary cleaning of leather interior elements with special products and treatment with Koch conditioner | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | |
| PRICE LIST FOR DRY CLEANING AND POLISHING | ||||||
| 7. Paintwork PROTECTIVE POLISH | ||||||
| 7.1. liquid wax | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| 7.2. hard wax | 700 | 800 | 950 | 1050 | 1150 | |
| 7.3. polymer coating | 2300 | 2500 | 2700 | 2900 | 3100 | |
| 7.4. Nanolak (liquid glass) | 7000 | 8000 | 8500 | 9000 | 9500 | |
| 8. Paintwork ABRASIVE (RESTORATION) POLISHING | ||||||
| 8.1. Body (completely) | 7000 | 8000 | 8500 | 9000 | 9500 | |
| 8.2. Hood | 900 | 1000 | 1050 | 1100 | 1150 | |
| 8.3. Door (one) | 450 | 500 | 530 | 560 | 590 | |
| 8.4. Roof | 700 | 800 | 830 | 850 | 900 | |
| 8.5. Local scratch removal | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | |
| 8.6. Headlight polishing (2 headlights) | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | 600 | |
| 9. Dry cleaning | ||||||
| 9.1. Salon (full) | 3500 | 4000 | 4500 | 5000 | 5500 | |
| 9.2. Carpet covering | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | |
| 9.3. Seat (1 pc.) | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| 9.4. Door(1 pc.) | 170 | 180 | 190 | 200 | 210 | |
| 9.5. Ceiling (with uprights) | 450 | 500 | 550 | 600 | 650 | |
| 9.6. Textile carpets (4 pcs.) | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | 200 | |
| 9.7. Locally (specific places) | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | 250 | |
| 9.8. Trunk | 250 | 300 | 400 | 500 | 600 | |
Depending on the complexity and automation of the washing process, they are divided into the following types:
- portal;
- tunnel;
- open type.
The portal variety is the most modern, advanced and professional. It is fully automated and designed for the most expensive and status cars. The price of such work is quite high, but the quality of work is appropriate.
Tunnel washers are very common. Cars drive into a special tunnel, where they pass through a series of washing equipment with the help of a conveyor: brushes, water jets, sprayers, hair dryers, etc. In this case, the participation of service personnel is minimal and mainly comes down to control over the process.
During operation, the vehicle body is exposed to the negative effects of the environment: moisture, dust, dirt not only spoil the appearance of the car, but also create a threat of the appearance and development of metal corrosion. To return the car to a presentable appearance, and to protect the body from the appearance and development of rust, a complex wash is used. It includes directly washing the vehicle itself, as well as applying a protective layer on the paintwork of the car, which allows you to protect the car from the appearance of minor defects and chips.
What is a complex wash
A comprehensive car wash is a sequence of actions aimed at cleaning the body, interior and power unit of the vehicle. According to the generally accepted regulations for this procedure, washing includes the following operations:
- Express car wash and dry.
- Washing the wheel arches of the vehicle.
- Removal of insects and bituminous stains from the surface.
- Washing the interior and luggage compartment.
- Washing the power unit.
- Application of protective and restorative compositions, polishing of the body, headlights and plastic in the car interior.
What is included in the complex wash
Contactless washing has a technological advantage over other methods of cleaning the car body from dirt. When performing the process, do not use sponges, rags and brushes, which prevents the appearance of small scratches. The car body is washed with water supplied under pressure. For washing, special chemicals are used - car shampoos. Upon completion of cleaning, the transport is dried with warm air.
In this way, large contaminants are removed from the surface of the vehicle. In addition to washing the body, interior, wheel arches, fender liner, sills, and discs are cleaned, and a technical car wash is performed. It includes washing the power unit, washing the exhaust pipes of the car. Thanks to this, these nodes acquire their original appearance, and their work also improves.
When cleaning the interior from dirt, the rugs are washed, the seats are vacuumed. For cleaning plastic interior parts, special chemical compounds are used. When washing glasses from the inside, sparing compositions and microfiber cloths are used. This prevents the appearance of defects on the surface. Together with the cleaning of the interior, the trunk of the car is washed.
After washing, the car is treated with protective compounds. The case is covered with wax or "Liquid glass". Together, they form a protective layer that allows you to protect the paintwork from the negative effects of the environment and the appearance of scratches and chips. If necessary, the surface is polished. The lighting devices of the vehicle are also polished.
A special chemical “Anti-rain” is applied to the windshield - it has water-repellent properties, improves visibility for the driver and protects against scratches. With the composition applied, there is no need for frequent use of wipers, which reduces wear on their brushes and prevents micro-scratches on the windshield.
What to look out for
When cleaning the car body, a number of rules are observed that allow you to protect the vehicle's paintwork from damage:
- The temperature of the water supplied under pressure should not exceed 60-75 degrees Celsius.
- Do not use aggressive detergents. They can eat away at the paint.
- Before polishing the body, it must first be thoroughly washed, dried and degreased (gasoline cannot be used as a degreasing agent). After that, polishing is performed using a special paste and a grinding wheel. Upon completion of the operation, a layer of varnish is applied.
Bituminous stains and traces of bird droppings cannot be polished. This will cause new scratches and damage to the grinding wheel.
With intensive use of the machine, it is recommended to carry out a comprehensive vehicle wash 2 times a year: once in summer and once in winter. Cleaning the car from dirt and applying protective compounds will not only return the car to a presentable appearance, but also protect the vehicle from the negative effects of environmental factors.