The five key car care steps to the perfect shine...WASH -> CLEAN ->PERFECT -> PROTECT -> MAINTAIN! New or old and no matter how well you have taken care of your car, you still need to prep your surface. Protecting your surface properly is actually the fourth step if you want serious protection and the best looking shine.
We all know washing is necessary to remove loose dirt and grime before we protect our surface, but what about the bonded contamination and minor defect removal and gloss enhancement? A properly prepared surface not only looks better, it actually helps your protection bond with your paint surface which helps it protect better and longer.Many people ask, “do I have to do all of the five car care steps?," and the answer is no if you are looking for mediocre results and protection. If you expect the best, then yes, you need to follow the proper steps and avoid any short cuts. You have spent a lot of money on your car and will get out of it what you put in to it so protect your investment by properly taking care of it!
How often should i protect my paint?
The answer is 2-4 times per year; depending on the environmental conditions and if you park in a garage or outside. Many car wax, paint sealant and paint protection manufactures make big claims that their product will last a year or longer. The truth is that there are no miracle products and although you may find protection on your paint after a year, would you rely on it for your protection?
Think of it as you would your sunscreen, would you put it on yourself or your child early on a scorching hot day and rely on it to protect all day? Yes, you would still have sunscreen on at the end of the day, but more than likely you will also have a sunburn. The moral of this story is that just like your skin, the environment can cause premature aging so KEEP PROTECTED!
STEP 1- Car Washing Procedure
We all know that washing your car removes loose dirt and grime. What you may not know is that your car washing procedure is the number one cause of swirl marks!
STEP 2- Use Detailing Clay Remove Paint Contamination
Many think that the use of detailing clay is an optional step and a product for professional detailers. This is not necessarily true!
STEP 3- Perfect And Enhance Gloss
After your surface is free of surface contamination, it is time to remove defects, staining and enhance overall shine by cleaning and polishing your paint with a pre-wax cleaner or paint polish system.
STEP 4- How To Wax Your Car
The term “wax your car” started with the old school waxes when you actually put wax on your car’s paint. Nowadays, it is a term that is used for the paint protection process of applying your car wax, paint sealant or paint protectant.
