BRITS have been warned about the WORST time of day to wash their cars.
A car cleaning expert has revealed his top tip for a sparkling motor, and the best part is it costs nothing.
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When the sun starts shining Brits flock to soak up some rays, whether it’s at the beach, in our gardens or washing the car.
But expert Chris Fix, warned: “A mistake people make is cleaning their car in direct sunlight and when it’s really hot.
“I try to wait until the sun is just about setting and then you get this really good shine on the car so you can see where all the dirt is.
“The reason why you don’t clean your car in the sun is because the car’s surface will be so hot that the water you’re cleaning with will evaporate and leave water marks on your paint.”
Chris also highlighted a lot of cleaning chemicals will be ineffective when used on hot surfaces.
In fact, many of them advise motorists to park their car in the shade, and to keep bottles in a dark, dry and cool place.
“The time of day where it’s cooler, and the sun isn’t as strong is perfect”, the cleaning guru added.
“It will allow your car to stay cool and water won’t evaporate quickly.”
Chris also encouraged drivers to avoid car washes to lower risk of scratches.
According to the expert, powerful jets can cause dirt to leave marks on the paintwork.
Another common mistake Chris pointed out was that people don’t clean their car from roof to bottom.
“You always want to start cleaning your car at the top, and then finish at the bottom”, he explained.
“The one exception is that you can start cleaning your rims. When cleaning your rims, the same rules for cleaning the car’s paint apply.
“Use a microfibre towel and some type of lubricant.”
He also suggested two separate towels for the rims and main body of the vehicle because of “acidic and gritty” rim dust.
It comes as car cleaning experts share more tips for getting your car in sparkling condition.
TikTok user @plkagencies has revealed the best method for cleaning your car at home.
Another motor guru shared a super hack for a fresh-smelling interior – and it will cost you nothing.
On social media, @bightly.eco said that for this hack, you only need vinegar and a plastic cup.
Plus, one expert who claims that drivers have been washing their windscreens all wrong.
Content creator @detailbrosfl has revealed the best method to clean your windscreen – and it won’t cost you too much money
