Sep 10, 2018
Keeping your paintwork looking the part is important for many reasons, not only does keeping your paintwork up to scratch automatically make the car look brand new, it’s also important if you want to sell the car on. If you went to view a used car and the paintwork was faded or had some chips to the paintwork you would automatically assume that the car hadn’t been well looked after. It can also devalue the car when bringing the car in for an evaluation for a trade in. Let’s take a look at some of the ways in which you can keep your car paintwork looking awesome.
This is a bit of an obvious one, but keeping your car clean with regular washing will not only improve the appearance of your paintwork it will also protect it and preserve it by removing any debris from the paintwork.
Using the right products is important, do a bit of research into some of the latest products out there that will clean and protect your paintwork. Most dealerships use AutoGlym/ Lifeshine to protect paintwork. Do your research online to see what the latest trends are.
People often ask do automatic car washes damage the paintwork. Some of the older ones can, there are other ones where the brushes are quite soft and made from quality materials. That being said nothing beats a good hand wash with top quality products.
This is something people take for granted when bird droppings lie on the vehicle for too long they can actually lift the colour off the chassis of the car. The worst colour is red, bird droppings can turn red paint slightly pinky.
As soon as you notice bird dropping on the paintwork, simply remove it at your earliest convenience, leaving it will result in more hassle.
Keeping your braking distance prevents the paintwork on your car from being chipped, driving closer to cars than necessary is not only important to stop stones and debris from chipping the paint on the front of the car but it’s also dangerous. Always keep your distance from the driver in front.
Consider where you park your car. Do you park close to trees? Tree sap can really affect your paintwork and it’s quite difficult to get off the car. You can get specific pre-made solutions for this in any car care store. Rubbing alcohol can remove this from the paintwork, just dab a little onto a cloth and dap the tree sap, if this doesn't work then try one of the pre-made solutions.
This is a no-brainer, waxing your car will improve the appearance of your car as well as prolonging the lifespan of your paintwork. If you are comfortable waxing and buffing your car, this could really save you a lot of money down the line.
When waxing, make sure to use clean cloths, spread it evenly, try to use a little rather than caking it onto the paintwork. Always refer to the directions of the brand of wax you are using, however, in most cases, you will use a clean cloth and just do one panel at a time. Use a microfiber cloth to remove the wax from the paintwork. It’s recommended that you wax your car every 3-4 months to protect your car paintwork.
