4x4 Exterior Detailing/Cleaning with Autoglym
 

If you are the type to take your 4x4 to the local mountain trail or to the beach, it is important to give your car a good thorough clean after each trip as dust, dirt and salt build-up can cause issues in the long run.

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Using a [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?233898"]range of Autoglym products[/URL], we’ll give you a quick run down on how to protect and bring back the shine of your car’s paintwork and under chassis.

[B]Under Body and wheel tubs[/B]

Begin by hosing the under side of your car to remove easy to remove mud build-up, while paying extra attention to your brakes, suspension and working mechanical parts which may have trapped debris. Avoid using a high-pressure hose to further push mud into hard to reach components.

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Spray a generous amount of [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?229760"]Autoglym Engine & Machine Cleaner[/URL] onto the underbody and agitate any stubborn build up with a stiff brush. After leaving the cleaner on for 5-10 mins simply hose all the dirt away.

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Finish off by applying a layer of [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?229321"]Autoglym Vinyl Rubber care[/URL] to the wet surface and allow to dry, giving the area a protective coating.

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[B]Wheels[/B]

Begin by high pressure hosing off any easy to remove mud from your wheels and tyres.

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[URL="http://www.blog.autoglym.com.au/wheel-cleaner-use-video/"]Depending on the finish of your wheels[/URL], apply a generous amount of [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?192063"]Autoglym Clean Wheels[/URL] or [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?233009"]Autoglym Custom Wheel Cleaner[/URL] directly on to the spokes and inner wheel barrel. We recommend hosing, cleaning and rinsing the cleaning solution one wheel at a time to avoid the cleaner drying up.

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Use a wheel brush or sponge to agitate the cleaner, concentrating on any dirt-trapped areas – and don’t forget the tyre wall.

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Once the wheels are spotless, simply rise off the cleaner and let the wheels dry.

Once the wheels are dry, apply a coat of [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?193647"]Autoglym Instant Tyre Dressing[/URL] to bring back sheen to your tyres – by applying a tyre dressing you also make cleaning easier in the future.

[B]Body[/B]

Thoroughly hose bodywork to rinse away excess dirt as particles may scratch your paint while cleaning. Shake and pour 2-3 capfuls of Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner into a 10-litre bucket of water, washing from the roof down with a clean sponge or wash mitt at pace to avoid the shampoo drying. It‘s important to rinse frequently into a clean bucket of water to avoid dirt buildup on your washing sponge or mitt.

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Finally you want to hose off any remaining shampoo that’s left on the car. You can apply a layer or [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?191269"]Autoglym Rapid Aqua Wax[/URL] while the car is wet to give it a protective wax if you’re up to the task; you simply spray two sprays on each panel and proceed to chamois the car as normal with either a [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?228289"]Hi-Tech Microfibre Drying Towel[/URL] or [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?228288"]Autoglym Hi-Tech Aqua Dry[/URL].

If there any contaminants don’t come off during the regular wash, we recommend going over the car with a [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?232937"]Surface Detailing Clay Kit[/URL] followed by a good coat of our flagship [URL="http://clixtrac.com/goto/?233648"]Autoglym High Definition Wax[/URL].

Now your 4x4 clean and protected, ready for your next adventure!

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