Many of us wash our cars ourselves, some in the country, some near a private house (), and the rest in specially designated areas. After the main dirt has been washed away, the body needs to be wiped dry, and so that there are no streaks left. A special rag, which is now sold in large quantities in auto and regular hardware stores, will help us with this. But not all types are the same, some clean really well, leaving no dirty marks, but others all leave large stains - so which one to choose? Today short review …

If you initially separate the rags, it turns out that there are only two types - those made from natural materials and those made from artificial ones, made specifically for wiping.

Natural options

There is no secret here, there are only two of them:

1) These are fabric options, consisting of cotton with the addition of wool. They are very rare, but they do occur, I have seen them myself. The disadvantages include poor cleaning of the surface until a dry rag really leaves no streaks. But as soon as it gains moisture, they appear on the entire surface. The only plus is that these options are the cheapest.

2) Made from genuine suede (suede leather). Such options are durable, wipe the body quite well, because they absorb excess moisture. However, such rags have a big disadvantage: they dry out very much, after which they can crack and collapse, and therefore it is better to always keep them damp. In a special tube.

To be honest, the guys, “natural” rags, are losing to their “artificial” brothers. They are no longer so effective in the “field” of wiping, and therefore I advise you to look at the second type.

Artificial options

It should be noted that now there are many types of them, from very cheap to really expensive and high quality. Personally, I have two such rags, one was bought by me, the second was given to me as a birthday present, because I myself would not have bought it (it’s very darling is okay 1000 rubles).

1) Cheap rag. Also sold in a tube, it is advisable to keep it moist. Consists of rubberized - foam material.

They remove moisture well, but with stains, not everything is so perfect. If you get used to it, there may be no streaks left, but it is not always possible to remove it the first time. Quite “tenacious”; if it dries, it becomes hard; as soon as you wet it, it takes its toll working condition. A small minus - it is not resistant to mechanical damage, even to minimal levels, if you “touch” it, the foam layer begins to come off, and if you wipe the surface too hard, it can leave small hairs - fibers.

It is not expensive (the cheapest of all, from 100 to 200 rubles), sold in yellow tubes in almost all auto stores, as well as in any supermarket.

2) Perforated cloth. Almost the same as the first option, however, it has small perforations (holes on the surface). It's even more foamy. To be honest, drying it out just kills it (it crumbles), meaning it always needs to be kept wet. Therefore, you need to think about your purchase.

3) Faux suede . For a car this is the most the best option, made from 100% polyvinyl.

when drying, it does not deform - it does not dry out, just wet it and it is ready for use again. It wipes better than anyone else; stains really don’t remain on the car body or windows.

One disadvantage, which I already wrote about, is the high price of this device. Personally, I would think several times before buying the option for 1000 rubles; you can buy five regular ones.

Of course, there are also synthetic fabric options, which also cost a penny, but they do not wipe the body as effectively, and stains are still noticeable. Therefore, I will not advise them to you.

Now let’s take a look at a short video comparing two of my car rags.

That's all, buy it correctly, then they will serve you for a very long time.

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There are a lot of varieties of brushes for car washing, and of course they have different purposes. But there is one nuance in self-washing: you need to know exactly the scope of its application. And also take into account that Using low-quality materials can damage the coating of the machine. And therefore, to prevent this from happening, let’s figure out which brushes, sponges or rags are best suited for washing a car, as well as their differences.

What types of pollution are there?

I would like to note that absolutely any dirt can be washed off, but it is possible that by such actions you can harm the coating, so you need to have a set of special ones in stock detergents. Automotive experts It is recommended to get a stain remover to quickly remove dirt from inside the car and a car shampoo to clean the outside.

You need to know that on the surface of a car, dirt is formed in several layers, which can penetrate each other and affect the destruction of paint on the body. There are two types of dirt: organic And inorganic Therefore, the means, as well as the methods for removing contaminants, must be selected appropriately.

Sponges, napkins and rags for car washing

There is a lot of debate about what is more convenient for washing a car; some people think that a sponge will do, others prefer a rag, and still others use only a brush. Even if you decide to use one of these tools, you need to purchase them only in a specialized auto shop and clearly define what needs to be used where.

Sponges for cars

Basically, sponges for washing cars are made of foam rubber with large pores, which have an excellent absorbent effect, quickly and effectively washing away dirt. Car sponges differ from ordinary sponges in that large pores can trap sand and other abrasive particles, thus leaving no marks or scratching the car’s surface.

Napkins and rags

It is better not to use rags that are not intended for washing cars, because they leave scratches. The fabric cannot absorb as much liquid as a sponge does, and besides, abrasive particles can remain on the surface of the rags, which are what harm the car’s paintwork.

Motorists who carefully care for their cars choose special suede wipes for wiping the car after washing; they perfectly remove moisture and do not leave stains or streaks.

Brushes for washing a car and their purpose

Car wash brush- this is a tool consisting of a backing and thin long bristles collected together. Depending on the tasks assigned to it, the material of the pile, its shape and its hardness may differ. They can have different shapes, sizes, types of materials, or are additionally equipped with a channel for water supply. The scope of application will depend on these characteristics. To learn more about the types of brushes, their characteristics and purpose, check out the list below.

Type of brush	Application area
	Glass	Body	Salon	Wheels
Telescopic brush for a hose with a tap for water supply
Wax brush with folding handle
Brush with nozzle and hose connection
Rubber brush
Telescopic brush with silicone water remover and foam strip
Round brush

Types of brushes and their purpose:

1. and its wheels should be made of hard pile. It will cope perfectly with dirt, residues of tar and bitumen, salt and regents, which are usually sprinkled on roads in winter.
2. Rubber brush Designed for cleaning inside the car. It is not recommended to wash the outside of the car with it, because it collects solid particles that scratch the coating. A rubber brush removes pet hair and stubborn food residues quite well.

   

   

3. . The working surface is made in the form of a soft sponge, which is covered with a mesh; there is also a water catcher, which removes all the water from the surface of the glass.
4. Brushes with bristles made of a fairly soft material, their tips are mostly fluffy, they even without water supply ensure the safe removal of complex contaminants from paint coating body The soft-grip handle makes it easy to use and securely held in your hand.

   

   

5. Car washing brush under the hose. It would be better if it had a telescopic handle, as well as a water pressure regulator. Having soft fluffy bristles at the end, it will not scratch even the most delicate surface. When the hose is connected, water is supplied directly to the working part of the brush. This type of brush is used for washing car bodies.

   

   

6. Universal sponge brushes made from microfiber. The brush consists of a rectangular base to which twisted microfiber threads are attached; they form the fluffiness and give it softness. On opposite side An elastic strap is attached at the base, which also helps to secure the sponge brush on your hand.

   

   These brushes are very convenient for cleaning the car from dirt, dust, and also for washing the windows and body. There is also another variation of this brush - a mitten with microfiber threads; it is fixed on the hand with an elastic cuff.

7. Telescopic brush for washing may be useful not only for winter time, for convenient removal of snow, but also in summer just for regular car washing.

It is better to wash with a brush or sponge

Some drivers prefer to use a sponge, others a brush. The sponge may leave scratches on your vehicle, but if you decide to do this experiment anyway, then you need to rinse it very often in water so that grains of sand and other dirt do not remain in the pores.

Brushes are better use when washing mirrors, wheels, glass, radiator gratings and other elements. In order to wash the body to remove dirt, experts recommend that you wet the car before doing this. feeding it with water high pressure , without the use of detergents. Only after this can chemicals be applied. It is also recommended to clean the surface from coarse dirt with a rotating brush.

Opinions differ on the use of certain items for washing, so everyone chooses the final decision on what is best to wash their car for themselves, but keep in mind the above mentioned remark. We can only give a few tips that can help you with this.

Car washing rules

How to polish a car

Instructions for polishing a car body consist of 3 stages: washing, using abrasive pastes(from coarse to fine), rubbing with a non-abrasive paste. It is quite difficult to polish a car well and correctly by hand without a machine.

How to flush the engine cooling system

There are at least 4 ways to flush the engine cooling system. One of them is to rinse the outer part with ordinary water, but it is better to rinse the inside with a solution containing citric acid or special means

It would seem that washing a car body is a fairly simple procedure, but this is true only in terms of technical execution. Qualified cleaning requires certain skills and knowledge, otherwise you can damage the paintwork.

REMEMBER: you will spend less labor if you wash the car immediately after the trip, when the dirt has not yet dried, but be sure to wait until the hood cools down, since sudden cooling with water may cause microcracks to form in the coating. For the same reason, do not wash your car in direct sunlight in the summer.

It is better to start washing the car from the very top (from the roof) to the bottom, after which you can proceed to the windows, then to the body and wheels. Straightaway automobile need to rinse with plain water so that all the dirt becomes soft and is washed off better. Because, upper layer pollution is usually comprises various mixtures organics and silicate particles, it can be removed from the car quite simply - with a stream of water. Under this layer is formed particulate film, such as: traffic fumes, oil, asphalt and insects that break on the body, (resin, tar) and tree resin ().

After which you can use a sponge to wash off the main layer of dirt. Using only one sponge, you are unlikely to cope with this task; in order for it to wash well, you need to apply a special car shampoo, then the film will dissolve and you can simply knock it off with water.

It is strictly prohibited to use cleaning products for tiles or dishes, which can have a rather aggressive effect on the condition of the paintwork.

If you wash your car outside, it is better to do it in the shade of buildings or trees, so that the water does not evaporate so quickly, and you do not have to remove the dirt and foam later with other available means. When washing a car, it is advisable to use cold or warm water, but not hot. The difference in temperature between the body and the water should not be more than 15-20 °C. It is especially important to comply temperature regime washing should be done during the cold season.

Concerning third layer in the car- it's simple oxide of the paint itself and polishes which may remain after washing. Exactly underneath there are microparticles of the coating with destruction. You can get rid of two layers using compounds that contain abrasives (after using them, it is advisable to cover the car with polish.

After the car is washed with shampoo and treated with polishing agents, if necessary, you can rub it with a suede sponge or rag. Washing your car frequently is not recommended., just once a week is enough. A in winter the total is less, but this must be done efficiently, because we do not forget that the roads are covered with salt and other corrosive compounds.

Any motorist can wash the first two layers without any problems, but if we talk about better cleaning, it is best to contact specialized centers. But in order to cope with it independently various types dirt on the body, observe simple rules.

After all that has been said above, I would like to suggest a few useful tips, with which you can quickly and efficiently wash your car:

1. When washing your car with a sponge, rinse it frequently in clean water, this will help remove abrasive particles from it and significantly reduce the possibility of damage to the paintwork.
2. You only need to wash your car with special products. Do not use conventional synthetic detergents or soaps.
3. To clean a car in winter, you need to use brushes that carefully remove snow, so-called sweeping brushes, they have split bristles at the ends, which is why they are very gentle on the surface. You can also purchase a special scraper that will help you remove large snow caps. This should be done using scrapers with rubberized or foam padding.
4. Also, do not forget about the wheels, as a rule, with inside rims dirt accumulates, which after some time of accumulation can upset the balance. As a result, not only beating occurs, but also a real risk emergency situation on road. To avoid this, clean on time and don’t wait until the last moment.
5. If you notice oxidation and shine on the paintwork, it is advisable to carry out protective polishing. For example, colorless or color-enriched polishes that contain wax, as a rule, level the surface and mask microcracks.
6. You need to wipe the car with suede; it absorbs water well, does not leave fibers on the body and at the same time rubs and polishes waxes.

The range of brushes is quite large, everyone can choose the option they like, but you always need to remember what the consequences can be if you wash your car with materials not specifically designed for this. Of course, the choice of car care products is yours. But in order to avoid harm and for the washing to be effective, you need to buy only high-quality materials for removing dirt.

Car washing is a whole science, for some individuals it borders on art. The pleasure that a car owner can get from polishing his car to a mirror shine is difficult to confuse with something and even more difficult to describe. A relaxing activity, the result of which will be pride in the work done.

However, as with any science, the washing process iron horse it is necessary to approach carefully, with knowledge and intelligence. We have selected the Top 3 mistakes that should be avoided when washing a car, unless, of course, you want to harm its paintwork.

Paint is to a car what skin is to a person.

I always said that body paintwork a car is its skin: it breathes like leather, it needs to be looked after like leather. If you wash your car with an old rag, you will 100% scratch the thinnest layer of varnish, thereby damaging the paint. To avoid this, you need to use professional equipment. For example, sponges and cleaning cloths of this kind: what to wipe with

But even if you purchased a professional sponge for wiping, this does not mean that you cannot scratch the body. The fact is that the porous surface easily absorbs the smallest particles of dust and dirt. These particles, almost invisible to the eye, cause damage to the paint over and over again, working like a fine abrasive and scratching the surface.

Advice:

First: you can determine their presence by the cloudy water that wets this sponge.

Second: wring out the sponge more often and rinse it in water. It's better to do this in several approaches. One bucket is with water to initially wash off the accumulated dirty foam, the second bucket is with clean water, where you will dip the sponge for rinsing.

Leave the dish soap for the dishes.

The second most common mistake that car owners around the world make is using the wrong chemicals. Surprisingly, here and abroad, car owners often rub the body with ordinary laundry soap or dishwashing detergent!

If someone advised you to wash your car with soap, run away from this person without looking back - you will not hear anything useful from him.

The thing is that car shampoos have nothing in common with head shampoos. The means at hand will not be able to corrode and remove road contaminants: bitumen, oil, gasoline, scraps of rubber that cover the body surface with a thin layer, glass.

The purpose of car care products is to remove dirt from the surface and provide maximum amount lubricants, while leaving the applied protection products, such as wax, intact. Home remedies will not cope with all these tasks.

Advice:

Never use soap or other household cleaning products.

Wipe the engine, body, wheels with different rags

Mistake number one. Not obvious, so very common. Using one towel to dry wipe different surfaces of the car.

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And polishing. This is necessary not only to create an external gloss, but also to extend the life of the paintwork. Constantly using the services of professional car washes is ruinous for the family budget, especially if there are opportunities for self-wash cars.

This is where the first question comes in. How to achieve the same result that professionals manage to achieve? You have to spend a lot of time to remove stains, drips and other unpleasant phenomena from the surface of the car. Professionals have several secrets that allow them to achieve high results in a short time. One of these secrets is right choice rags for the car. Moreover, for each of the processes of creating an external gloss, a special rag is required.

Sponges, napkins and rags for car washing

There is still debate as to what is better to use for washing a car: rags or sponges, or maybe it’s even worth choosing napkins. Experts' opinions were divided. Some of them prefer sponges, others prefer rags. One thing is for sure: you need to buy these consumables only in specialized automotive stores.

• low ability to absorb water;
• ability to retain abrasives on the surface.

As you can see for yourself, rags are not the best option, especially if you have the opportunity to purchase a sponge. Motorists are offered another option with which to wash their car - these are napkins.

1. Napkins are an expensive option, which is chosen by especially responsible and caring drivers. A suede napkin is best suited for this. Other materials are not as effective.

We figured out which rag is best to wash the car with, but after washing the surface needs to be wiped, and for this we need other materials.

What is the best way to wipe a car after washing?

The car must be dried after washing. If you do not do this, the entire surface will be covered with stains, water marks and stains. For these purposes, you cannot use materials that were used for washing. You must have consumables for wiping your car.

A cloth for wiping a car after washing is available in huge assortment. This amount makes your eyes wide open, so you need to go to the store prepared. This entire number of rags is divided into two groups, depending on the material from which they are made.

1. Natural rags can be fabric or suede. For the first, cotton and wool are used. Finding them can be difficult, but, as they say, if you have the desire. Such rags only remove stains well when dry. When they are saturated with water, the effect is significantly reduced. The cost is low, which pleases and seduces many car owners. Natural suede is expensive and not everyone can afford it. But such rags last for a long time, they are very effective in combating water on the body. The suede cloth should not dry out, as it may crack, which will negatively affect its functional features. For storage you need to use a tube, and the rag itself should always be slightly damp.
2. Artificial materials are presented in a huge range. You can choose an affordable option or stay with an expensive one. Their durability and properties will be appropriate. We have identified several main options that will help you navigate this assortment:

• Cheap consumables are made from rubberized, foam material. They absorb moisture well, but you have to work hard to get rid of stains. Few people manage to achieve the desired result the first time. But if you gain experience and dexterity, then even with such budget option You can achieve the desired result in a short time.
• Perforated is characterized by greater foaming. Does not tolerate complete drying, much less drying out. As a result, it crumbles and becomes completely unusable.
• Artificial suede is the best option offered to the modern motorist. To create such instruments, 100% polyvinyl is used. Such rags can be stored dry, while their properties remain unchanged. It copes better with remaining water than other options, and leaves no streaks on either metal or glass. Such rags cost a lot, this is their main drawback. Few people can afford to spend more than a thousand rubles on it. But she's definitely worth it.

Each driver decides for himself how best to wipe the car after washing.

High-quality wipes and cloths for car polishing

No less important procedure is polishing. For this purpose, a large number of special means. We already talked about it in one of the topics. All that remains is to figure out which rag is best to polish the car. There are a number of requirements for such napkins:

• thin fibers cope better with the task;
• lack of lint is prerequisite, since the separated pieces of thread will mix with the polishing material and reduce the efficiency of work;
• fluff can turn into an abrasive that will damage protective layer car.

In appearance, polishing cloths are not much different from each other, but there are still differences between them. They consist of the material that is used to create rags and napkins.

1. Microfiber is great. Such napkins perfectly absorb moisture, effectively cope with stains and do not leave lint behind. Polyester and polyamide are used to produce microfiber car polishing cloth.

1. Cotton and wool (flannel, flannel) are only suitable for applying polish and pre-rubbing it.
2. Felt is great for polishing the body. It can replace more expensive napkins.
3. Rags in the form of a mitten are more expensive, but they are more convenient to work with. It takes less time to polish with such a tool. They are created from different materials: microfiber, polyester, even faux fur.

We told you which rag is better to polish a car to achieve a good effect, so we hope there will be no problems with this. The main thing is that you should not use rags and rags, the material of which is completely unsuitable for these purposes.

Take proper care of your car, then it will appearance will always make you happy.

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