Did you find your car covered in sand too?
It's crazy, when you think that this sand comes directly from the Sahara to dirty our cars in France!
Now all that remains is to clean our vehicles.
But be careful, not just anyhow!
No question of scratching the body because of these small abrasive particles of dust stuck to the body!
Here is what my mechanic advised me to clean Sahara sand without damaging the bodywork. Watch:
To avoid damaging your car, you absolutely must avoid rubbing a cloth directly on the car.
Why?
Because this has the effect of pressing the sand particles on the bodywork and making micro-scratches .
And it's a bit like cleaning your car with fine sandpaper.
Can you imagine the result? Disaster!
Be aware that just by passing your hand over the bodywork full of sand, you risk damaging it!
So what to do? It's simple.
Remember to rinse the body well with plenty of water first.
Only then can you clean it with shampoo and a sponge or cloth.
If you'd rather make a homemade cleaner than professional cleaning, try one of these super-effective hacks.
For headlights, you can try this amazing trick.
And while you're at it, consider doing the outside and inside of the windshield.
Not everyone can clean their car at home, you're going to tell me!
And you are absolutely right.
It is true that article 99-9 of the health regulations in Paris does not allow you to wash your car at home if dirty water is flowing on the public highway.
But it is also forbidden to clean your car on public roads, private roads open to public traffic, ports, banks, quays, parks and public gardens.
And for all those who do not live in Paris, washing bans may also apply.
Better to inquire at your town hall.
So, what solution do you have left?
The washing centers... But be careful, take note of this:
Above all, do not use the rollers to clean the Sahara sand on your car.
Because even these rollers, which are suitable for cleaning cars, can scratch sand-covered bodywork.
So start by rinsing it and then possibly pass it to the rollers.
The alternative is to choose a cleaning center that offers manual washing.
For example, you can choose to wash it with a high-pressure jet.
It's not easy to roll the dust-covered windshield!
And it is even dangerous.
But again, be careful!
Whether for the windshield or the rear window ...
Always rinse them first , quite simply.
This gets rid of almost all the dust.
And then, run the wipers with a bit of washer fluid to remove the last streaks.
This way, you are sure not to scratch your windshield, because of the grains of sand.
And the result is impeccable.
Don't rush to wash your car.
Sand is not a corrosive element. It's just dust.
Certainly, it dirties your vehicle. But it does not damage the bodywork.
Wait patiently for this cloud of sand to really pass to wash your car once and for all.
You will save time and less fatigue!
There you go... You now know how to clean the traces of this rain of sand without damaging your vehicle.
Do you know that this weather phenomenon is quite frequent.
It has already taken place in 2020 and 2021.
And it can affect all the cities and regions of France and even a good part of Europe.
It has already been found in:
Haute-Savoie, in the Hautes Alpes, in Geneva or Lausanne, in the canton of Vaud in Switzerland, in Annecy, in the Vosges, in the Doubs, in Rennes or in Nantes in Brittany, in Lyon in the Rhône, in Nice in the Maritime Alps, in the Jura, in Strasbourg in Alsace, in the Bas-Rhin, the territory of Belfort, in Corsica, in Marseille, in Bordeaux in Gironde, in Dijon, in Normandy in the Hauts de France, in Burgundy, in the Loire, in Belgium, in Isère, in Toulon in the Var, the Loiret in Paris and in Île-de-France, in Luxembourg, in Metz, in Pas de Calais, in Lorraine, in Dordogne, in Rouen, in Tours , in Franche-Comté, in Caen and even in the Pyrenees where the snow has been covered with sand!
But now no problem, you know what is the technique to adopt to find a clean car!
Of course, these tips are valid for all car brands, utility vehicles such as vans, or motorhomes.
Have you tried these simple tricks to clean your car without scratching the bodywork? Let us know in the comments if it worked for you. We can't wait to read you!
