Apr 7 • Deep Exterior Cleaning
Exterior Deep Clean Step by step guide!
Hello Team,
Please see below our step by step guide for exterior car deep cleaning.
🚗Step 1: Pre-Rinse (Remove Loose Dirt)
Start by rinsing the entire vehicle with a pressure washer or hose. Focus on lower panels, wheel arches, and behind wheels where heavy dirt builds up. This reduces the risk of scratching during contact wash.
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🧴Step 2: Snow Foam (Pre-Wash Stage)
Apply a thick layer of snow foam using a foam cannon or pump sprayer. Let it dwell for 4-8 minutes (don’t let it dry). This breaks down grime and lifts contaminants safely.
Make sure to rinse from bottom to top then rinse from top to bottom.
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🛞Step 3: Wheels & Tyres First
Clean wheels separately using:
- Wheel cleaner (iron remover first if needed)
- Tyre cleaner
- Brushes (barrel, face, tyre)
Wash the barrels then face then tyre and rinse
Always do wheels before the main wash to avoid splashing dirt onto clean paint!!!
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🧼Step 4: Contact Wash (Two-Bucket Method)
Use:
- One bucket with shampoo
- One rinse bucket (with grit guard)
Wash top to bottom using a microfiber mitt. Rinse mitt after each section to prevent swirl marks. Then rinse all off from top to bottom and rinse wheels again.
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🧪Step 5: Chemical Decontamination
Spray over the full body and lower areas more focus
- Iron remover (for brake dust fallout)
- Tar remover (for road tar)
Let products react, then rinse thoroughly.
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🧽Step 6: Clay Bar Treatment
Use a clay bar with lubricant to remove bonded contaminants. Glide gently across paint—this leaves the surface smooth and ready for protection.
Or use a clay mit and refoam The car and wipe down with mit all over. Then rinse
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💨Step 7: Drying Safely
Dry using:
- Plush microfiber drying towel
- Or air blower (touchless method)
Avoid dragging dirt—pat or glide gently.
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✨ Step 8: Protection (Sealant or Wax)
Apply:
- Wax (gloss + protection)
- Or sealant (longer durability)
Buff off with a clean microfiber for a deep shine and protection against the elements.
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🔑 Pro Tips
- Always work out of direct sunlight
- Use clean microfiber towels only
- Change wash water regularly
- Never skip pre-wash (reduces swirl marks massively)
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