A sandstorm has dirtied my car, what do I do?
In recent days, a mass of air with suspended dust from Africa has caused rains with mud in Seville in recent days. One of the main consequences of this storm is that it has covered with sand all the cars that were outdoors.
Previously, we have already talked about cleaning the outside of the car on the outside y insideBut the special conditions of this storm require that we follow some more specific indications to remove the mud from our vehicle effectively.
Necessary cleaning
Before we consider cleaning our car, it is necessary to look at the sky. The constancy of these rains makes it necessary to plan our visit to the car wash. In principle, this will be the last week in which storms like the one of the last few days will occur, but the ideal is to check the weather forecast to make sure we do not do it in vain.
In addition, this cleaning is not a simple aesthetic issue. The mud caused by the storm generates that the windows and glass of our car are almost completely covered with sand, so we must clean them to have visibility on the road. To do this, we must reserve a few minutes before departure to wash both the front and rear windows, as well as the front side windows to be able to see the side rear-view mirrors.
Tips for 'cleaning up' this storm
-Follow an order: Although it may seem a simple task, for a correct car wash it is necessary to follow an order to remove all the dirt. First of all, we must take into account that we must wash the car from top to bottom to let all the dust fall. In addition, the ideal method to clean it is first the wheels, then the paint, then the interior of the car and finally the windows.
-Rub as little as possible: Depending on the amount of mud in our car, we must be more or less careful when rubbing. If there is a lot of sand, it is preferable to remove it with water and then apply more pressure to avoid scratching our car.
-Rinse abundantly: Water is the best way for the mud to soften and come out without damaging the bodywork. Therefore, both before and after washing, a good rinse will help to expel all the sand from the car.
-Give it the final touch: Once we have completely removed the dirt from the car, it's time to pamper it and give it a final touch to restore its shine. A little vehicle wax will be perfect to make it shiny again.
Expert warnings
To get first-hand experience from a professional, we contacted Ismael Gonzalez, manager of Sevilla Este Luxury Wash Car, who gave us a brief overview of the best method to wash the car and remove the dirt from this storm: "Simply rinse under pressure before soaping to soften the mud. Afterwards, rinse and dry again to avoid leaving marks".
"There are not many tricks to wash the car, it would simply be enough to use body shampoo and it should do the trick to remove the dirt," he concluded. These are just a few tips to beat this sandstorm and bring our car back to its original shine. However, we look forward to your recommendations for cleaning our vehicle after such a squall.
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