159155 216 Cars & Transportation Car Maintenance & Repair Car Cleaning & Detailing true Wed, 11 Mar 2009 06:33:28 -0700 /system/videos/3/55/91/15/159155.flv DIY, Instructional, tutorial, Do It Yourself, Tips, Essential Skills, Learn to, car, cars, maintenance How To Wash Your Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/159155-How-To-Wash-Your-Car http://www.howcast.com/videos/159155-How-To-Wash-Your-Car/edit approved 147 640 360 <object width="425" height="273" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" id="howcastplayer"><param name="movie" value="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=159155"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowScriptAccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.howcast.com/flash/howcast_player.swf?file=159155" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="425" height="273" allowFullScreen="true" allowScriptAccess="always" ></embed></object> 12 BajillionairesClub http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/wash_car_hd2_xxlarge_maintained_aspect.jpg 10829 false false false 61291 0 32 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/32.jpg Park your car Park your car away from other cars, preferably in a shady spot so the water won’t dry before you’ve finished washing the car.

]]> 61292 1 39 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/39.jpg Rinse tires Rinse a tire and hubcap with the hose. Then, spray the tire wall with tire cleaner and let it seep in for 10 seconds. Scrub the wall and the hubcap with your brush, wash mitt, or rag.

]]> 61293 2 52 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/52.jpg Finish the tires Hose the wheel off. Then, repeat the process on the other three wheels.

]]> 61294 3 58 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/58.jpg Prepare the soap Fill the bucket with warm water and soap according to the instructions on the bottle of car-wash soap. You’ll need between five and 10 gallons of soapy water, depending on the size of your car.

]]> 61295 4 69 Tip Don’t use dishwashing detergent in place of products that are formulated for cars, or you’ll risk stripping the finish off your vehicle.

]]> 61296 5 75 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/75.jpg Rinse the car Spray the entire exterior of the car with the hose to wash away any visible grime. Make sure not to miss the roof – stand on a stepladder if you can’t reach.

]]> 61297 6 89 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/89.jpg Wash the roof Using your soapy water and sponge, give the roof a good rub down.

]]> 61298 7 97 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/97.jpg Wash the car Hose the soap off the roof and then continue soaping, scrubbing, and rinsing the trunk, then the hood, and finally each side of the car.

]]> 61299 8 105 Tip Hose off the soap right after scrubbing to prevent residue from sticking to the car.

]]> 61300 9 108 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/108.jpg Dry Wet the chamois slightly with the hose, just until it’s damp. Dry the entire vehicle with the chamois, wringing it out as you go.

]]> 61301 10 118 Tip After the car has dried completely, if it needs a waxing, use wax and a soft sponge.

]]> 61302 11 122 Step http://img.howcast.com/system/thumbnails/159155/122.jpg Do the windows Clean the inside and outside of the four windows, the windshield, and the rear window with glass cleaner and paper towels.

]]> 61303 12 137 Fact The 1976 movie Car Wash, featuring Richard Pryor, was shot at a real car wash in Los Angeles.

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