What to Use for Washing a Car Without Damaging the Paint?

[PaisleyLee]

Using car wash soap with wax components or specialized car wash liquid will not damage the car paint. The following are precautions for car washing: Avoid washing a hot car: Before washing the car, make sure the engine hood has completely cooled down. Wash from top to bottom (from the roof, front and rear hoods, side panels, lights to the bumper, skirt, and wheels) because water carries dirt downward. Washing from top to bottom ensures thorough cleaning, saves water, and prevents scratches. Avoid using high-pressure water streams: Excessive water pressure can damage the car's paint. Use dispersed water streams instead. Avoid dipping a towel directly into a bucket of water to wipe the car, as this can carry debris and scratch the paint.