Mercedes-Benz is a registered trademark for automobiles of the Mercedes-Benz Group. The name was created in 1926 after the merger of Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft (Mercedes brand) with Benz & Cie. to Daimler-Benz AG. In 2022, 2.04 million new cars of the brand were sold.
When the Daimler-Benz Group diversified, i.e. changed production and product areas, the core business was transferred to Mercedes-Benz AG on June 29, 1989, which took over passenger car and commercial vehicle development and production. After the end of the “Integrated Technology Group”, the passenger car and commercial vehicle businesses were separated from each other on April 1, 1997 and divided into different business areas.
And, of course, Mercedes-Benz cars become dirty and must therefore be washed.
Behold: a dirty car.
This little baby has see a lot of action, and it’s time to do her right.
Gotta get everything wet.
We must prepare: a bucket with soapy water, towels for washing and for drying, and a source of clean water to rinse prior to washing and after washing.
Ha ha, I’m a boy!
Car washing is serious business, but it’s okay to be playful. Here I am, pretending I’m a boy and can’t seem to hit my target.
Rinsing off the dirt.
Before rubbing the car with a soapy cloth, it’s important to rinse all existing dirt, or you are just rubbing that dirt into the car’s paint.
There are many hidden parts of a car.
As you might expect, the front of the car gets very dirty, and you must spend time rinsing away the road dirt.
Well, well.
Another problem area is the wheel well; it collects dirt and grime, but you can’t readily see it. Be sure to spend extra time cleaning this area.
Good follow-through.
The water from the top tends to run down the back of the car, so it’s important to rinse that area also.
I’m singin’ in the rain!
Car washing is a joy — at least the way I do it — so sometimes I break out in song and dance. Because, why not?
TIme to clean!
Now, you get a soapy cloth and rub the car, cleaning off the caked-on dirt.
Technique is important.
Put your full body into the cleaning, using both hands and a gentle but firm rubbing motion, paying particular attention to any oily spots.
Gotta get everything clean.
The car has many surface areas. Be sure to reach all of them.
That’s a clean car!
Using the magic of time-lapse photography, I have cleaned the car! Doesn’t everything look nice!!
Again with the rinsing.
And now, we must rinse all the soap off the car.
Rinsing those hard-to-reach places.
Don’t neglect all those places where dirt, leaves, bugs, and other nasty things tend to collect. More water is better.
Finally finished rinsing!
After rinsing, it’s important to wipe away all the water to avoid water spots. Then, of course, the inside must be cleaned.
Convertibles make it easy!
With a Mercedes-Benz convertible, it’s easy to clean the interior. Just put down the top and get to work! You’ll be surprised how fun it can be!
A classic car, cleaned.
And here I am with my clean car. Doesn’t it look great!!
Off on another wacky adventure.
I’m off to have fun in my car. Maybe we’ll see each other on the road some day…? Until then, keep it clean!