How Does A Detail Or Wax Extend The Life Of My Paint

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What is Auto Detail?

Auto detailing is the performance of

thorough cleaning, restoration, and

finishing of both inside and out, to produce

a show-quality level of detail.

Difference between Wash, Wax

and Paint……..

Car Wash

2 types of wash

Self

Service

Automatic

Car wash is a facility

used to clean the

exterior and, in some

cases, the interior of

motor vehicles

Car wax is a substance rubbed

on the outside of the car to protect

the paint job

Carnauba is a universally used

wax.

It comes from one type of palm tree.

•Car Paint3 type of coats

Primer

Basecoat

Clearcoat

Solid Paints

Metallic Paints

Pearlescent Paints

Lets study in Detail

Working

Detail work or a waxing protects the paint

from the harmful elements.

A good car wax creates some protective

film for the paint.

It serves as a barrier between the

elements and the color underneath.

Check exterior conditions before waxing

the car.

Automobile professionals

recommend what is known as a

bead test

What is bead test?Answer:-• Throw some water on the

surface of the car.

• If the water beads into

small pockets, then

there’s no need to do any

waxing.

• Large beads of water do

suggest that a wax job

would be helpful.

DIY Car Wax• Use a dry cloth.

• Apply the wax in a

circular motion in a

shaded area away

from the sun.

• No need to use a lot

of wax; a small

amount is just fine.

Detailing

• Detailing is considered to be fairly good

restorative work than waxing

• Takes care of pounding out dents that could be

deposits of salt, a corrosive material

• A car owner may accidentally create swirl marks

• Polish very carefully in order to get rid of

any of scratches

How often you should

wax your car ?

Not more than once in every three

months.

In very harsh weather for

extended periods, should be done more frequently

In snow belts, should expect to do

one or two car waxings during the

winter

WHY ?

• To protect the paint from road

salt or sand. In addition to any

icy rain

Waxing Benefits

• Wax and Detail will

extend the life and

gloss of the paint job of

your car.

• Helps in the resale

value of the automobile

• Rust is something that

will cause the price to

drop

Pay attention to the

body of the car as

waxing and

detailing will help

you make it through

the winter

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