Pro Tips for Washing Your Car in Direct Sunlight
Yes, you can still get professional results even when the sun’s blazing—if you follow the right steps. Here's how to wash smart and stay ahead of water spots and soap stains.
🚗 Set Up Before You Get Wet
Have all your products, towels, and tools set up and ready to go before you touch the car. You don’t want to be scrambling for a drying towel while water is baking into your paint.
🌤️ Start on the Shadier Side
Even if it’s minimal shade, start on the side that’s cooler. This buys you extra time before the sun causes water to evaporate too fast.
🧽 Use the Foam–Rinse–Foam Method
If the surface isn’t super hot to the touch, skip the pre-rinse. Foam it first with The Super Soaper to encapsulate dirt, rinse off, then foam again before washing. This minimizes water exposure while lifting grime safely.
💨 Blow Dry First
Before grabbing your towel, use a blower (like a leaf blower or detailing dryer) to knock 90% of the water off the car. This reduces streaks and towel contact, especially important on black paint.
🧼 Follow with an XL Drying Towel
Use a Massive Drying Towel to gently blot and drag dry the remaining moisture. No streaks, no lint, no stress.
🛡️ Finish with Tough As Shell
After drying, apply Tough As Shell. It adds protection, gloss, and makes future drying way easier—especially on hot summer days.
💡 Quick Recap Checklist
- ✔️ Set up all products before starting
- ✔️ Work from the shadier side first
- ✔️ Foam → rinse → foam again → then wash
- ✔️ Use a blower before touching the paint
- ✔️ Dry with a soft, XL towel like the Massive Drying Towel
- ✔️ Finish with Tough As Shell for easy next-time maintenance
🧴 Recommended Products
- The Super Soaper – Great foam, fast cleaning, sun-safe
- Massive Drying Towel – Quick, streak-free drying
- Tough As Shell Ceramic Spray – Seals and protects for easier drying next time
