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Car
Paints - Do’s & Don’t’s
Do
- Always use wet cloth for wiping the car, after rinsing the
paint surface with water first
Don't -
Never wipe dust off your car with a dry cloth or duster
Do - Wax
your car after it's been washed, to avoid sealing in the dirt
Don't - Do
not wash, polish or wax your car in the sun when the sun is hot. It
could streak or stain the paint surface
Do - For
car covers use natural fabrics that breathe, like cotton. Make sure the
car cover is secure
Don't -
Never use vinyl or plastic car covers in humid conditions. They trap
moisture and could cause fungus.
Do - Always
use soft (normal) water to wash your car.
Don't - Do
not use hard water (which contains minerals). It will leave a film on
paint surface.
Do - Use
car shampoos or polishes to wash your car.
Don't -
Never use laundry detergents or similar harsh soaps to wash your car.
Harsh soaps will remove any protective wax plus the paints oil, which
will dry out the paint and make it look flat.
NOTE: Do not use any polish
or wax on the car’s paint surface before checking your owner’s
manual regarding recommended treatment.
Do - For
acrylic finishes, use non-abrasive liquid polishes specifically designed
for such finishes.
Don't -
Never use polishing or rubbing compounds on paints with a clear acrylic
coating, the coating will become dull.
Do - Use
rubbing compounds only when the paint surface is extremely oxidized
(chalky) and does not shine, even after wax has been applied.
Don't -
Abrasive cleaners are extremely dangerous and can easily remove the
paint & primer, leaving bare metal.
Do - Choose
light colors, they retain their brilliance over the years than dark
colors do.
Don't -
Dark colors are more susceptible to oxidation from the sun.
Do - Use
covered parking or shade wherever possible.
Don't -
Avoid parking the car in the sun for an extended period of time. It will
cause the paint to blister.
Do -
Immediately touch up paint blemishes with the appropriate color and type
of automotive paint. Consult your vehicle specification sheet for
correct paint.
Don't - Do
not let Paint chips go unattended. Exposed metal could begin to rust
when exposed to water and salt.
NOTE: Be careful about
using silicone-based wax. The wax penetrates all layers of paint. Paint
touch ups are more difficult in this case.
What do you do to
restore the gloss of your paint?
Wash and dry your car Always use high quality polishes containing mild
abrasives. If your paint has a white, hazy look, to remove the top layer
of dead paint, follow the instructions on the polish box. Use rubbing
compound only in case of extreme paint oxidation.
If the paint is dull and has no shine, apply a chemical cleaner to
gently remove the dead paint layer. Wax your car immediately after
polishing or cleaning it, in order to protect the newly exposed paint
layer. This slows the process of oil evaporation from the new paint
layer and maintains the shine.
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