DRIVERS WHO USE SPONGE TO CLEAN CAR WARNED THEY 'SHOULD STOP'

Motorists have been warned about cleaning their cars with sponges following advice from a leading mechanic.

Scotty Kilmer points out that using a sponge on your vehicle can "scratch the paint". In a YouTube video, Scotty advises: "Today I'm going to show you why you should never use a sponge to wash your car. Okay I admit when I was young I used to use sponges because I was stupid and I didn't know any better. Today I threw the sponge away and use a wool mitt. Sponges can scratch your paint. Wool mittens are soft, they just clean."

Reacting to this, one motorist said: "Never wear your keys on the outside side of your clothing while washing your car. This could put a big scratch in your paint job. Sorry, Scotty! " Another added: "You know what else scratches your car? Going through a car wash with brushes. Always go through a touchless wash."

One advised: "The reason for not using dish washing liquid is because it's a caustic and will eventually eat the protective layer then flake your paint," while another vouched for "McGuire's wash and wax that yellow stuff you got there Scotty that's some good stuff. Been using it for years. With wool mit."

And another said: "I use micro fiber towels. It takes about 12 to wash the entire car. I put the rag in soapy water and wash the roof then I toss it and get another foor the hood. Then the trunk. So you never put a dirty towel in the water. I never use high pressure. Soak the car and let it sit for a minute. Then rinse the dirt. Dry it next and then apply wax or a coat of whatever u use."

According to Birmingham Live, another chimed in: "I thought you were going to warn against going through the brush carwash. It's only touch-free for me."

2024-07-05T11:39:24Z dg43tfdfdgfd