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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.
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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.
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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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