{"id":38212,"date":"2025-06-20T14:46:00","date_gmt":"2025-06-20T12:46:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/washing-your-truck-dont-make-these-mistakes\/"},"modified":"2026-09-16T15:11:03","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:11:03","slug":"je-truck-wassen-maak-deze-fouten-niet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/je-truck-wassen-maak-deze-fouten-niet\/","title":{"rendered":"Washing your truck? Don&#8217;t make these mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Washing a truck might seem simple: spray it with water, add some shampoo, and you&#8217;re done. However, there are several mistakes that are easily made. Especially with a truck, you&#8217;re dealing with a large paint surface and a significant amount of sand, mud, and road grime.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Furthermore, the wrong washing method can lead to scratches, swirls, and water spots. That is why we have listed the most common mistakes clearly for you below.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-deze-fouten-kun-je-beter-vermijden\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">It is better to avoid these mistakes<\/h3>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Common mistake<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Why should you avoid this?<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washing in direct sunlight<\/td><td>Water and shampoo dry quickly on the paint, which can leave spots and residue behind.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Not rinsing first<\/td><td>Sand, mud, and other coarse dirt can be dragged across the paint during washing, causing scratches.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Using a single bucket<\/td><td>Dirt constantly returns to the water and eventually ends up back on your wash mitt and paintwork.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Washing from bottom to top<\/td><td>The lower sections are usually the dirtiest. This way, you spread dirt to cleaner paintwork.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Applying too much pressure<\/td><td>Scrubbing hard increases the risk of fine scratches and swirls in the paint.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Using a dirty wash mitt<\/td><td>Sand and dirt trapped in the fibers can be dragged across the paint surface again.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Using the wrong cloth<\/td><td>A rough or contaminated cloth can spread dirt and damage the paintwork.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Letting the truck air dry<\/td><td>Remaining water can cause limescale and water spots on the paint.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Using the same materials for everything<\/td><td>You don&#8217;t want dirt from the wheels and tires, for example, to end up on your clean paintwork.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Want to know exactly how to best wash your truck? Then check out our blog with the <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/de-ultieme-glans-het-stappenplan\/\">complete step-by-step plan<\/a> for washing your truck.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-begin-met-goed-afspoelen\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Start with a good rinse<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Do not go directly over a dirty truck with a wash mitt. First, thoroughly rinse away sand, mud, and other loose dirt with a pressure washer.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After that, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-splash-shampoo-5-liter\/\">shampoo<\/a> and a wash mitt to remove the remaining dirt from the paint. This prevents you from unnecessarily rubbing dirt over the paint surface while washing.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-twee-emmers-zijn-geen-overbodige-luxe\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Two buckets are not a luxury<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second bucket might seem a bit excessive, but it makes a significant difference during washing.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use one <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-wasemmer-20-liter-kit\/\">bucket<\/a> to rinse your <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-wash-mitt-microfiber-deluxe\/\">wash mitt<\/a> and a second <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-wasemmer-20-liter\/\">bucket<\/a> with clean water and shampoo. By placing a grit guard at the bottom of the bucket, you also keep dirt at the bottom as much as possible.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This way, less sand and dirt return to your wash mitt and therefore less to your paint.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-werk-van-boven-naar-beneden\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Work from top to bottom<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Start at the roof and then work your way down. The lower parts of a truck are often the filthiest, especially around the wheel arches and underside.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By washing those parts last, you prevent spreading dirt to clean paintwork. Do not apply unnecessary pressure. Let the shampoo and your wash mitt do the work.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-en-vergeet-het-drogen-niet\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">And don&#8217;t forget to dry<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After washing, you naturally don&#8217;t want water or limescale spots on your truck&#8217;s paint. Therefore, don&#8217;t just let the truck air dry, especially not in direct sunlight.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use a clean <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-aqua-drying-towel-xl\/\">microfiber cloth<\/a> suitable for drying paintwork. Is the truck completely clean and dry? Then you can optionally apply <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-fast-glaze-1-liter-met-vernevelaar\/\">paint protection<\/a> or a <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product\/cartec-wet-protect-1-liter-met-vernevelaar\/\">wetcoat<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n<h3 id=\"h-kortom\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">In short<\/h3>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A clean truck starts with more than just a good shampoo. The way you wash also makes a difference.<\/p>\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rinse thoroughly first, then wash with the right materials, work from top to bottom, and dry the paint carefully. This way, you avoid the most common mistakes and keep your truck&#8217;s paintwork looking sleek and neat for longer.<\/p>\n<section id=\"ws-inline-post-button-block_bb1edf58b05e6796cd354c3c1a1851db\" class=\"inline-post-button inline-post-button-block_bb1edf58b05e6796cd354c3c1a1851db inline-post-button\">\n    <a href=\"https:\/\/truckned.nl\/en\/product-category\/cabine-buitenzijde\/reiniging-onderhoud\/\" class=\"btn btn--brand-3\"\n        target=\"_self\" >\n        View all cleaning products    <\/a>\n<\/section>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Washing a truck might seem simple: spray it with water, add some shampoo, and you&#8217;re done. However, there are several mistakes that are easily made. Especially with a truck, you&#8217;re dealing with a large paint surface and a significant amount of sand, mud, and road grime. 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