Keep Your New or Used Ford Car in the Best Shape with These

It’s not difficult to keep your new or used Ford car clean. You need to know basic cleaning tips and be more deliberate about maintenance. These tips help:

Remember the Three Ps of Cleaning a Car

Want to keep your new or used Ford car looking like it just came from the showroom? You’ve got to remember the three Ps of cleaning it:

• Paint: The most important thing to do when cleaning your car’s paint is to clean it thoroughly with a mild solution that removes all the dirt, dust, and grime that can eat away your car’s paint.

• Polish: To make your car look shiny and new, you’ll need to use car polish. Car polish helps to get rid of small scratches and makes the car look more lustrous.

• Protect: To keep your car’s paint looking new, you should wax it every six months. Wax is a barrier between the paint and the elements, protecting the paint from damage.

Park in Good Spots

Parking greatly contributes to your car’s condition. 

• If you’re worried about the sun damaging the car’s wax job, park in a shaded spot.

• If you don’t want the car’s exteriors and interiors to get dirty in a dusty parking lot, park elsewhere. Find a clean, well-maintained parking lot (preferably a multi-storey one) where your car won’t get dirty.

• If you have the option to park in a garage, do so. Otherwise, find a tree to park under. A smaller tree will have fewer birds in it and, thus, fewer bird droppings on your car.

In short, keep your new or used Ford car away from anything that will directly (or indirectly) damage its exteriors.

Use These Cleaning Solutions

Many people who wash their cars make the mistake of using only one type of soap for the entire car. However, they don’t realize certain soaps are formulated to address different materials like cloth, leather, and even metals! So, if your new Ford car looks as clean as possible, you should ask the dealership what specific solutions and sprays they use to clean their cars.

If you don’t want to spend your time and energy cleaning your new Ford, find a reputable car detailer to do it for you. Look for one with good online reviews, and ask around for recommendations. They’ll be able to keep your car looking like new.

If you want to clean your car DIY style but still be aligned with the three Ps, use a mild liquid soap and soft wash mitt or cloth to maintain the sheen.

Pay Attention to the Interiors, Too: Vacuum

Vacuuming your car’s interiors thoroughly can make a big difference, even if you think it’s already clean. 

• First, remove any floor mats or other coverings from the floor of your car. Vacuum these separately.

• Next, use the vacuum to clean underneath the driver and passenger seats, as well as any cracks in the upholstery.

• Finally, vacuum the rest of the interior, including the trunk or cargo area.

Remember: any space that can be cleaned with a vacuum cleaner should be vacuumed.

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