Information about Automobiles

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 carwith a dry cloth or duster
Do - Wax your carafter it's been washed, to avoid sealing in the dirt
Don't - Do not wash, polish or wax your carin the sun when the sun is hot. It could streak or stain the paint surface
Do - For carcovers use natural fabrics that breathe, like cotton. Make sure the carcover is secure
Don't – Never use vinyl or plastic carcovers 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 carshampoos 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. 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 carin 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.