Make That Mercedes-Benz Sparkle With These Washing Tips! | Danbury, CT

Let’s face it, your Mercedes-Benz vehicle doesn’t need a lot of help looking good. But with spring just a few days away, you might hit a lot of rain, pollen, bugs, dirt, debris, and everything else that tries so hard to make your Mercedes-Benz look less than perfect – good luck. Maintaining your vehicle’s exterior paint is important to make sure that there is no damage over time because when your Mercedes-Benz looks good, you feel good! 

If you’re the type to roll up your sleeves and take pride in giving your ride a good cleaning, then we have some helpful tips for you this week. Of course, if you’re more about the ride and not the cleaning, we totally get it, that’s why you can schedule your appointment and we will detail your ride and have you looking fresh in no time. Whichever kind of driver you are, be sure to check out our helpful tips below!

Step 1: Fill a clean bucket with water and soap, choose a car shampoo that won’t strip your vehicle’s wax, and provide lubrication for grimy particles. *If you notice swirl marks when you wash your car, try filling two buckets, one with soap and one without. Before you dunk your sponge for more soap, dunk it into the bucket of clean, non-soapy water. This is cleaning your sponge of the dirt and grime that you just took off your car and will help prevent swirl marks.*

Step 2: Rinse your car, make sure you get those pesky, hard-to-reach spots too. This will get rid of loose dirt and grime and ultimately make washing your car a little less of a hassle. When rinsing your vehicle, wash top to bottom opposed to front to back. Suds up your car, rinse, and repeat. Instead of a sponge, wash mitts are a great option. For pesky spots, like grime or bugs, try a spot cleaner that will help remove the stuck-on mess. 

Step 3: Drying your vehicle after washing is extremely important, it makes all your hard work worth it. Using a clean microfiber cloth, dry windows and mirrors first, then move to bigger surfaces like your hood, doors, and trunk. Don’t forget door jams or any hard-to-reach spots. Lastly, dry your wheels and tires. 

Step 4: A spray wax or sealant can help rejuvenate the shine on your vehicle.