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Know this: DETAILING YOUR FORD’S BODYWORK

1. PRE-WASHING

The pre-wash stage is often the most overlooked process and that’s because it’s essentially washing your car before you actually wash your car! The idea is to remove the worst of the contamination before you physically touch the surface. Although many people tend to skip this stage, it’s crucial for limiting swirl marks and scratches that can be caused by a sponge or wash mitt. In fact, the most common cause of damage is premature contact washing. The pre-washing process can

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