Wash Bay Process

Set up the vehicle for full access before washing.

Work in a consistent order around the vehicle to stay efficient.

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Preparation

• Pull the car into the wash bay. Open all doors, hood, trunk, and gas door.
  
• Remove all floor mats (carpet and rubber).
  
• Inspect the engine bay. Cover any sensitive electronics.
  
• Vacuum leaves or debris from cowl and trunk jambs.
  

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Degreasing & Pre-Clean

• Using APC/degreaser, start from one corner and work around:
  
  • LR tire → trunk jamb → gas door → RR tire → RR door → RF door → engine/front grille → windshield → LF tire → LF door → LR door.
    
• Spray each tire, inner fender well, jamb, and engine bay area.
  
• Agitate with a soft bristle brush (tires, underhood, engine).
  
• Apply wheel cleaner and lightly agitate (not looking for perfection yet).
  

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Pressure Wash

• Turn on the pressure washer. Follow the same path as above.
  
• Rinse degreased areas, engine bay, and body.
  
• With car wet, revisit wheels and perform more detailed cleaning.
  

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Wash & Decon

• If you have a helper, have them soap and wash the car while you address wheels.
  
• Soap and scrub the vehicle thoroughly.
  
• Optional Step 1 – Clay: Clay the paint and glass surfaces.
  
• Rinse.
  
• Optional Step 2 – Chemical Decon: Apply chemical decontamination product, scrub surfaces.
  
• Rinse again.
  

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Drying

• Dry vehicle with clean microfiber towels.
  
• Use compressed air or a blower to speed drying and remove water from crevices.
  

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Floor Mats

• Mats can be sprayed during Step 4 and rinsed during Step 7.
  
• Hang to remove heavy water and allow to dry before reinstalling.