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Car Washing 101

by Chris Sherwood

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One of the fastest ways to improve the look of your car is with a car wash. Whether you've been off-roading, or just need to clear off the regular dirt and grime, let our eHow experts help you out with this basic guide to car washing.

  • About Washing a Car

    Automatic car washes are convenient, but the costs add up quickly. Rough brushes and harsh sprays can also scratch the paint or damage trim and accessories. Most gas Read More

  • Washing the Front Car Detailing Tips

    Learn how to wash the front of a car when detailing it, from our expert, in this free car washing video about cleaning and detailing your car. Read More

  • About Car Shampoo

    There are several different car wash products that are labeled "car shampoo." Some of these products are for washing the outside of your vehicle, and some of them are for Read More

  • Car Wash: Washing the Car

    Washing a car at a car wash event or garage is not as simple as it seems, and some cleaners are better than others. Learn to wash a car from a car wash owner in this free Read More

  • How to Wash Your Car in Winter

    It's still important--if not more important--to wash your car on a regular basis, even in the winter. Salt, dirt, snow and other debris can get on your car, wearing away at Read More

  • About Car Detailing

    There is nothing like having a clean car. While anyone can simply clean his vehicle, it takes a lot of time and effort to get the car to look as if it just came off the Read More

  • Cleaning the Top of the Car for Detailing Tips

    Learn from an expert how to wash the top of the car when detailing your car, in this free car washing video about cleaning and detailing your car. Read More

  • How to Wash Your Car Cheaply

    A nice car is not nice anymore if it's dirty. A crappy car can look nice with a good shine. Cars get dirty very easily, even just driving to the store. There's no point in Read More

  • Car Detailing Tools

    When detailing a car exterior, place towels, microfibers and other tools on a movable cart for easy access. Learn more about car detailing tools from the owner of a car Read More

  • Washing Lower Side Panels to Detail Your Car

    Watch and learn from an expert how to wash the lower side panels of your car to detail it in this free car washing video about cleaning and detailing your car. Read More

  • How Does an Automatic Car Wash Work?

    Automatic car washes are in the business of improving the health of your car. There are two types of automatic car washes: in-bay automatics and conveyor tunnels. By Read More

  • Car Detailing: Tire Dressing

    When detailing a car exterior, clean up the tires by using an applicator brush to apply a solvent-based tire dressing. Dress tires appropriately with tips from the owner of Read More

  • Car Detailing: Dressing & Molding

    When detailing a car exterior, try using a solvent-based dressing to restore the molding. Dress and mold a car with tips from the owner of a car detail shop in this free Read More

  • How to Wash Car Oil off a Car

    Car oil is a frequently used automotive product. Every car must have oil in it to run properly, and oil is often spilled on the exterior of a car when it is being added to Read More

  • Car Wash: Rinsing the Car

    Starting a car wash with a rinse of clean water removes dust and loose dirt and starts the cleaning process before soap or chemicals. Rinse a car well with a car wash owner Read More

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