How to clean the exterior of your car

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How to clean the exterior of your car

9 STEPS

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

Step

Fill a bucket with water and the car wash soap

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz® Wash & Wax, 3.78-L

Simoniz Platinum 5 Gallon Bucket with Grit Guard

Step

Rinse the car with a hose. Focus on really dirty areas first, like the wheel wells.

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz Platinum Tire and Bumper Brush

Step

Clean the rims by spraying in a back and forth horizontal motion, working your way up the tire

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz Platinum Deluxe Double Loop Wheel Brush

Simoniz Heavy Duty Auto Rim Cleaner, 750-mL

Step

Using a stiff brush, clean the tires.

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz Platinum Contour Tire Brush

Simoniz Tire Cleaner, 750-mL

Step

Now it’s time to wash the body of the vehicle. Start at the top and work your way down.

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz Platinum Chenille Wash Pad

Step

Once you’ve soaped it all down, time to give it a rinse with the hose.

Step

Time to dry the car

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz Platinum 2-in-1 Drying Towel, 4.5-sq ft

Step

Finally, grab the tire shine and spray it on your tires

Recommended products for this step

Simoniz Platinum Tire Shine Applicator

Simoniz Tire Shine

Step

Your car should now look as good as new!

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