Buckets
Car Wash Soap
Car Wash Sponge/Mitt
Tire Cleaner
Tire and Wheel Brush
Microfiber Cloths
Microfiber Drying Towels
Bug and Tar Remover
Chamois
Clay Bar
Step 1: Park Your Vehicle Away From Direct Sunlight
Find a place out of direct sunlight to do the wash and wax – the sun’s heat will cause soap and water to dry quickly, which can leave water spots and deposits
Step 2: Prepare to Wash Your Car
After you are out of direct sunlight, it’s time to wash your vehicle. Make sure to use your bucket of clean water to rinse out your mitt or sponge frequently throughout the wash so it doesn’t hold dirt that can cause tiny scratches in your clearcoat.
When you get to the lower edge of the vehicle’s body, it’s possible that you’ll need bug and tar remover if the soap isn’t enough. These products are designed to soften and remove stuck-on road tar, insects, and other stubborn contaminants to prevent paint damage caused by excessive scrubbing.
When you get to the lower edge of the vehicle’s body, it’s possible that you’ll need bug and tar remover if the soap isn’t enough. These products are designed to soften and remove stuck-on road tar, insects, and other stubborn contaminants to prevent paint damage caused by excessive scrubbing.
Step 3: Wash Your Wheels
Your wheels are likely to be the dirtiest part of your vehicle, so washing them first will allow any chemical overspray or dirt from the wheels to be rinsed away as you continue to wash. Start by spraying the Pro X One wheel cleaner freely over the entire surface of the wheel, and let it soak for thirty seconds.
Step 4: Remove Dirt and Grime from your Wheels
You’ll see the color of the spray turn purple as it works to dissolve brake dust, dirt, and grime. Now you can use a wheel wand to agitate and release those particles, especially in the hard-to-reach areas. Use a tire cleaner and contoured brush to scrub your tire, making sure you follow the instructions on your tire cleaner product.
Step 5: Rinse the Tires and Wheels
Use your hose and nozzle to rinse the tire and wheel thoroughly with a strong stream of water.
Step 1: Fill Your Buckets
If you’ll be hand-washing, you’ll need two buckets: one for soapy water and one for clean water. Add 3 ounces of Pro X One car wash for every gallon of water in your soapy bucket. Use a strong stream of water to create the desired level of foam. Fill your other bucket with clean water, and make sure the water stays clear and clean throughout the wash, emptying and refilling it as often as necessary.
Step 2: Rinse Your Vehicle
Use your hose and nozzle to rinse your car thoroughly, starting at the top and working your way down. Do your best to keep the vehicle wet as you wash so no spots form on the paint.
Step 3: Wash Your Vehicle
Wash your vehicle one section at a time with your wash mitt, starting at the top and slowly working your way around and down. Use your bucket of clean water to rinse out your mitt or sponge frequently so it doesn’t hold dirt that can cause scratches.
Step 4: Rinse Your Vehicle
Give the whole vehicle one final rinse from top to bottom once it’s all been washed. Gently wipe the vehicle dry with a microfiber drying towel or chamois to prevent water spots from forming.
Step 5: Clay Bar and Spray Detailer
If after washing and drying your vehicle you notice small bumps where tar, sap or other substances have bonded to the paint, before waxing, you can use a clay bar and spray detailer to rub these bonded contaminants off the surface. Be sure to follow the instructions of the clay bar you choose, and ensure the clay bar always stays lubricated by applying spray detailer or clay bar lubricant while you work.
Step 1: Apply Wax
Once everything is clean and dry, it’s time to wax. Before spraying it to your vehicle, shake the Pro X One ceramic wax well, and begin applying in sections of about two feet by two feet. After spraying a small amount of product onto the surface, use a microfiber towel to spread and buff the wax until the area is completely dry and shiny.
Step 2: Buff Out Any Streaks
Work your way around the vehicle, changing towels as needed, and being careful not to get any wax on the plastic trim or any matte finish. If needed, once the waxing is done, use a damp microfiber towel or reapplication of the spray to buff out any streaks.
Pro X One ceramic wax takes about 12 hours to fully cure, so avoid heavy rain during that period if possible.
Pro X One ceramic wax takes about 12 hours to fully cure, so avoid heavy rain during that period if possible.
Step 1: Clean Your Windows
Spray or wipe the Pro X One window cleaner on your windows with a towel. Once any grime is removed from the glass, dry the window with a clean microfiber towel. Work your way around until all your windows are clean, inside and out.
Step 2: Apply Tire Shine
Dry the wheel and sidewall of the tire with a clean microfiber towel. Lightly spray the sidewall with our Pro X One tire shine and let it sit for one to three minutes.
Step 3: Wipe Away Excess Tire Spray
Wipe any excess tire shine spray from the wheel rim with a clean microfiber towel. Repeat these steps for each wheel and tire.
