How to wash a car in a self-service car wash

Car need to take care. Timely repair, maintenance and cleanliness, both inside and outside - is the key to long-term vehicle operation. Washing is not cheap now, and therefore self-service car washes are becoming more common. But, since many motorists do not know how to use them, they still spend big sums at familiar stations to make their vehicle look attractive.

What is a self-service car wash

Self-service car wash is a kind of box in which a special device is installed that releases liquids under strong pressure. Depending on the mode, this liquid can be water under different pressure, combined with foam, or wax can be supplied. This is all, of course, useful for a car, but how convenient it is to use such a service in the winter, and whether they are comfortable at all, everyone decides for himself.

Although at first glance, everything is easy and simple: in fact, in order to get a result at the output, it is necessary to use it correctly. But we will tell about it further.

The most important thing in order to successfully wash your vehicle is to carefully read the instructions at the entrance. Sinks differ from each other in services, but most of them offer preliminary, basic washing, rinsing, waxing and shine (drying). Some have the option of washing discs, but since in this mode there is very high pressure, you should not experiment and try it, for example, on the body, as the paintwork will not thank you.

Although the washing is automatic, it may lack some options, for example, drying, so you should grab a few rags of soft material that absorbs moisture well and does not leave lint, as well as a scraper.

We call in boxing

Reaching into the box, you will find in it a self-service automat. It will indicate the modes, you will be asked to choose the time you spend on the service.If you are not greedy for the first time in such a car wash, take at least 20 minutes, so to speak, for your reference.

Here are some tips:

1. If you use a car wash in summer, let the car cool down a bit before starting the process.
2. When you first visit, do not try to do everything quickly, better take more time to study the work of the system.
3. Pay attention to the time that is displayed on the display, it will help orient yourself in how much you still have opportunities to use the program.
4. For the first throwing in the machine will be enough 80 rubles.
5. You can independently switch between washing modes, and exactly when you consider it necessary.
6. In the process you can make money if you see that time is running out, and you have not had time to do everything that you wanted.

It is also a good idea to pull out the mats, you can wash them in the box too, there will be enough time for that.

Stage # 1
It is called prewash. It will be able to clean significant pollution and dust from your transport. If there are sticking of dirt, clay, sand, then in such places you need to go especially carefully. This mode is characterized by a slight pressure, for effective dissolution a special detergent is used, which comes immediately with a jet.Keep the gun at a distance of 25-30 cm from the surface.

The initial wash helps to turn the high-pressure apparatus, in other words, the hose. But to use it is not so easy, you need to adjust. And note: in the self-service car washes such masses are not used, as in a professional car wash, they are much weaker here.

The result of this stage:

• Local cleaning of the body from dirt and sticking
• Flushing the entire body
• Flushing sills and hidden cavities

Stage 2
Has the name of a thorough wash or basic. There will be applied car shampoo and hot water. The microgranules of the shampoo and the powerful pressure of water, as well as its high temperature, come into play. For a good result, it is necessary to initially wash the car from the side, then the front and back parts, after what is left.

Conventionally, this process is divided into two parts: the application of a car shampoo and lining up under the foam. What you need to know:

1. It is important to evenly apply foam to all parts of the machine, while avoiding blind areas. Need to start from the sides.
2. The distance of the hose to the body must be between 25-35 cm.
3. It is necessary to remember to apply foam on mirrors, seams and other places that can become a haven of dust.

Helpful advice! Do not immediately deposit a large amount, 50-80 rubles will be enough for the first stage and applying shampoo. Anyway, the car will have to stand under the foam for at least three minutes, and preferably five. That is, you will not pay for a simple machine. If a few minutes are left, you can wash the mats.

Stage 3
Rinse / thorough wash. In the process, you need to remove the detergent. Depending on the season, different options are used. If it is warm outside, then you can apply a thorough washing - this is rinsing the body with hot water. When it is frost, such a manipulation will surely damage the paint layer, so it is better to use just rinsing. It uses cold distilled water.

Stage 4

Stage 5
Drying.In order for the machine to dry quickly and acquire additional luster, it is coated with a mixture of fire engine, which contains special rinses and a means for drying.

Using a self-service car wash is still convenient, but you need to get used to it and get into all the tricks. And they are definitely there. If this works out, then, as a result, you will get a perfectly clean car for little money.