Lets face it, cars aren’t cheap, especially Infiniti’s! If you live in Dallas, or in Euless, Texas like we do, then you know that it can sometimes be a pain to keep your new Infiniti clean. Now, we do understand that you can always take your Infiniti to get detailed somewhere but if you are the adventurous kind and want to go at it alone, there are some things you need to consider, so keep reading!
First, lets talk about the proper wash sequence. Now I know that may sound a little silly but there are reasons behind this, reasons that will become apparent and will aid you in doing things right, and if I know Infiniti owners in and around Dallas, and I do, I know you will appreciate this.
Wash Sequence
- Start on the inside, then work your way to the outside. The biggest reason for this is because you don’t want to get the dust, dirt and grime that comes from cleaning the interior to get on your newly cleaned exterior. Have you ever banged the dirt off your floor mats? If so, you know what I mean. So, detail the inside first!
- When it comes to washing:
- Clean the wheel first, this will prevent you from getting any back splash on your newly cleaned Infiniti.
- Next, start at the top and wash the roof, second, clean all the windows.
- Then, was the hood and the truck followed by the doors and fenders.
- Most pros use wash mitts, to be safe you should have more than one on hand in-case you drop one, if you do, make sure that you wash it out first, or use your spare so you don’t inadvertently scratch your paint with any dirt or gravel that has stuck to the wash mitt.
- Be sure not to use the same mitt you used to clean the wheels to wash the rest of your Infiniti.
- While rinsing your vehicle you should employ the sheeting method. That is, rinse the surfaces by holding the hose (without a sprayer attached) about an inch or two above the surface of your Infiniti, this well enable the water to flow off in a sheeting action, limiting the number of droplets left behind. This will make drying a snap and will limit water spots in the Dallas Sun.
- Drying: DO NOT use cotton towels, if you are serious about doing this right look for waffle weave microfiber cloths, this will prevent any micro scarring of your Infiniti’s finish.
- A word about car wash solution, don’t use dish detergent! Use a high quality CAR WASH brand.
Cleaning Glass
To clean your glass you should use a waffle weave microfiber cloth, but make sure it’s not the same one you used to dry your Infiniti. If you have to, mark one with the letter “g” so you know which one to use on your glass.
