10 Car Washing Tips Every Wavex User Should Know

Wavex quick take: Rinse first, foam pre-wash, two-bucket contact wash, and dry with plush microfiber. Top it off with a quick protectant for lasting gloss and easier future washes.

1) Wash in the Shade (or on a Cool Surface)

Heat bakes soap and minerals onto paint, causing spots and streaks. Choose early morning, late afternoon, or a shaded bay for safer washing.

2) Pre-Rinse to Remove Loose Grit

Knock off dust, sand and loose debris with a thorough rinse before you touch the paint. Less grit on the surface = fewer chances of swirls.

3) Foam Pre-Wash for a Safer Start

Use a pressure washer + foam lance with Wavex Foam Blaster Shampoo to blanket the car in clingy foam. Let it dwell 2–3 minutes (don’t let it dry), then rinse. Foam loosens grime and adds lubrication before your mitt touches paint.

4) Use the Two-Bucket Method

Fill one bucket with shampoo solution (e.g., Wavex Wonder Wash or Wavex Graphene Wash) and a second with clean rinse water. After each pass, rinse your Wavex Wash Mitt in the clean bucket to keep dirt out of your soap.

5) Work Top-to-Bottom, Cleanest to Dirtiest

Start from the roof and glass, then upper panels, finishing with the lower, dirtier sections and bumpers. This minimizes dragging heavy grime across cleaner areas.

6) Refresh Your Mitt Often

Rinse your mitt frequently and reload fresh suds. If it looks contaminated, swap to a clean mitt. Clean tools keep micro-marring away.

7) Clean Wheels & Tyres Separately

Use separate brushes and towels for wheels/tyres to prevent brake dust from reaching paint. Wash wheels first or last, but never with your paint mitt.

8) Don’t Let Soap or Foam Dry

Work in sections and rinse before suds dry—especially in warm weather. Dried residues can spot and dull your finish.

9) Dry the Safe Way

Use plush microfiber like Wavex Ultra Wipe or Wavex Flash Dry XL / Twisted Loop. Lay the towel and pull gently, or blot; avoid aggressive dragging. A blower helps remove trapped water from badges and mirrors.

10) Boost Protection After Every Wash

Spray-and-wipe a protectant for instant gloss, slickness and better beading. Try Wavex Instant Ceramic Spray Coating on paint, plastics and wheels, and Wavex Glass Shield Pro on glass for crystal visibility.

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