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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
oxidised (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 colours, they retain their brilliance over the years
than dark colours do.
Don't – Dark colours 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
colour 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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