Washing your car sometimes requires precise timing. First of all, it’s impossible during rainy days, but it’s also impossible during hot periods. The heat and the sun make the water evaporate faster, creating traces. We tell you how to avoid that.
Why not wash your car in full sun?
But that’s not the only problem you have when you want to wash your car in the sun, according to dr-detailing.com, which is a collective of professionals and enthusiasts of detailing and automotive aesthetics, coachbuilders, preparers and upholstery specialists. First, there is the fact that the water evaporates faster leaving traces of limestone. But some products, such as wax or polish, can also dry very quickly when it’s hot. This can affect their durability and efficiency. Finally, heat can make some products very difficult to remove.
This can explain it more:
According to the specialized site, the optimal location to wash your car would be inside, at about 20°C. But not everyone has a garage or carport to be protected from the sun. So, there are a few tips that can make your life easier when cleaning your vehicle.
How to wash your car during hot weather?
Check the weather forecast: if the weather should become cloudy in the next few days, wait for this moment to wash your car. Observe the sun: it is possible that your car is in the shade at a certain time of the day, depending on the movements of the sun. So you can wash it then. Wash one part at a time: to prevent water from evaporating, wash each part of your car one after the other. Wash, rinse and wipe before moving to another location. This will reduce the risk of stains and dried products. Start with the side that is in the shade: if one side of your car is more in the shade, start with it and be careful not to wet the one that is sunny by rinsing the first side. Then tackle the sunny side, which you will dry quickly after washing and rinsing.
Turn the car: if there is a side in the sun and a side in the shade, you can also start by washing the side that is in the shade, then turn your car so that the other side finds itself in the shade to be able to wash it. Open windows before washing: thus, the interior temperature will drop, which will make the roof and windshield less hot. Of course, don’t forget to close them before you start washing.
