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Aussie Conditions
Look, I've spent 15 years cleaning everything from dusty farm utes to high-end Ferraris, and the secret isn't some fancy $500 wax, it's consistency. This list is for the blokes and ladies who want a clean car every week without the fuss. It's Autumn now, so we're dealing with those nasty bat droppings and that lingering red dust that gets everywhere (trust me, once that red dirt settles in your seals, it's a nightmare to get out).
The Essentials Kit
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The Pre-Start Check
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The 6-Step Weekly Routine
Wheels First
Clean the wheels and tyres while they're cold. Use your dedicated wheel bucket so you don't get heavy brake dust on your paint mitt later.
The Big Rinse
Blast off the loose grit, red dust, and salt spray. Spend extra time in the wheel arches and along the sills where the road grime hides.
Contact Wash (Top-Down)
Lather up using the two-bucket method. Start at the roof and work your way down, rinsing your mitt in the clean water bucket after every panel.
Final Rinse
Flush all the soap out of the gaps, door handles, and mirrors. If the water is 'sheeting' off, you know your wax or coating is still working.
The Big Dry
Lay your drying towel flat and pull it across the panels. Don't scrub, let the microfibre do the work. This prevents those nasty swirl marks.
Glass and Tyres
Clean the windows inside and out. Finish by wiping some dressing onto the tyres. It's the 'suit and tie' for your car's look.
The 'She's Right' Inspection
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