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Always use wet cloth for wiping the car, after rinsing
the paint surface with water first
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Never wipe dust off your car with a dry cloth or duster
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Wax
your car after it's been washed, to avoid sealing in the dirt
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Do
not wash, polish or wax your car in the sun when the sun is hot. It
could streak or stain the paint surface
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For
car covers use natural fabrics that breathe, like cotton. Make sure
the car cover is secure
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Never use vinyl or plastic car covers in humid conditions. They trap
moisture and could cause fungus. |
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Always
use soft (normal) water to wash your car.
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Do not use hard water
(which contains minerals). It will leave a film on paint surface.
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Use
car shampoos or polishes to wash your car.
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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.
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For
acrylic finishes, use non-abrasive liquid polishes specifically
designed for such finishes.
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Never use polishing or rubbing compounds on paints with a clear
acrylic coating, the coating will become dull.
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Use
rubbing compounds only when the paint surface is extremely oxidized
(chalky) and does not shine, even after wax has been applied.
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Abrasive cleaners are extremely dangerous and can easily remove the
paint & primer, leaving bare metal.
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Choose
light colors, they retain their brilliance over the years than dark
colors do.
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Dark colors are more susceptible to oxidation from the sun.
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Use
covered parking or shade wherever possible.
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Avoid parking the car in the sun for an extended period of time. It
will cause the paint to blister.
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Immediately touch up paint blemishes with the appropriate color and
type of automotive paint. Consult your vehicle specification sheet for
correct paint.
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Do
not let Paint chips go unattended. Exposed metal could begin to rust
when exposed to water and salt.
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