A CAR cleaning expert has revealed four things you should never do while washing your motor.
The detailing whizz from Expect Car Care took to TikTok to advise drivers on how to keep their ride in tip-top shape.
A car cleaning expert revealed four things you should never do while washing your motorTIKTOK
He urged drivers not to wash their paintwork before their wheelsTIKTOK
The expert, from the Netherlands, started by telling motorists never to wash the body of the car before washing the wheels.
While many might not think of it, it actually makes a lot of sense as the tyres and wheel rims are usually the dirtiest part of the car.
If you wash them last, it risks splashing mud and grime back onto the paintwork that you have just cleaned.
All you need to do is give them a spray with you favourite strong cleaner and then rinse them thoroughly.
If you have one, a pressure washer is great for busting tough dirt.
Just make sure to read the instruction manual and keep the jet a safe distance from the tyres to prevent damage.
Secondly, urged drivers not to touch the paintwork at all before doing a “prewash”.
Prewash is a product that protects the paint from stains and damage, including the soap stains which can result from washing without it.
It is available online for as little as £1.99 and is a great way to leave your motor sparkling.
Next, the expert recommended always washing in straight lines and avoiding circular motions with the sponge or pressure washer.
This helps to avoid soap streaking and gives the car a shiny, uniform finish.
Finally, he said: “Never drive unprotected.
“Always have some sort of paint protection applied.
“[This will] minimize micro scratches [and] keep your car looking good.”
Paint protecting sprays can be found online for around £1.
Social media commenters loved the handy hack.
One wrote: “Your car looks amazingly clean so I’ll follow your advice.”
Another added: “Didn’t know this.”
It comes after another TikToker revealed an emergency switch which could save your life if your brakes fail.
Meanwhile, a car salesman revealed how dealers use illegal tricks to make customers pay more.
Avoiding circular washing motions and using a prewash spray were also on his list of tipsTIKTOK
He also advised applying a paint protector to avoid micro scratchesTIKTOK
Commenters were impress with the results of his effortsTIKTOK