Post by tonys57chevy on Jan 2, 2009 14:56:45 GMT -5
Wash Before You Wax
It is extremely important to wash your vehicle before you wax it. If you don't, you may rub the dirt and grime into the paint causing scratches. It is equally important to remember to clean around the doors, trunk, and hood. Do not use a chamois around the doors, trunk, and hood. Use a shop towel that can be cleaned easier. Avoid getting your chamois dirty to prevent scratching your vehicle's finish.
Washing
The finishes on vehicles have to withstand varying conditions for all seasons of the year. Road dirt, rain, dust, mud, snow, ice, and salt all have an effect on the finish. Keeping the finish clean is the first step in maintaining the vehicle's shine and endurance. Not cleaning a vehicle can have adverse effects. If you accidentally brush up against a dirty vehicle you can scratch the finish. When washing, it is not recommended to wash a vehicle while it is hot. Make sure the vehicle is in the shade. In addition, do not use dish detergent. Dish detergents are not chemically designed for vehicle finishes. Dish detergents may strip the wax and dry out the finish. Use only approved car wash soaps for cleaning finishes. Car wash soaps are formulated to float away the dirt and grime without harming the vehicle's finish.
Drying
Water accelerates corrosion. And hard water can leave damaging spots on the vehicle's paint. After washing, dry the vehicle with a towel or a chamois. A chamois, usually made from sheepskin, is super absorbent. A dry chamois will be hard and abrasive. Before using a chamois, wet it and ring it out. Then drag it over the finish to pull off the water. Keep squeezing out excess water. The chamois should stay damp when you are using it
Waxing
Waxing adds shine and protection to your vehicle's finish. Wax is to your automotive finish as lotion is to your skin. The sun can dry out the finish on a vehicle. Wax coats and "moisturizes" the vehicle's finish, removing oxidation and keeping the finish shining. Carnauba, a natural wax, has the tendency to shed water, causing water to bead and run off a finish. Some synthetic type waxes add an extra agent that increases the slipness, shedding water even better. Water contacting these types of finishes will slide off the vehicle. Water and the impurities in water can add to corrosion and wax breakdown. The quicker a vehicle dries, the better. Like washing, you should never apply wax on a hot vehicle or in direct sunlight. Remember to always read the labels on the wax container for specific information. Make sure the wax that you buy is suitable for your car's finish. Some waxes are safe for both basecoat and clearcoat finishes, others are not. Clearcoat type waxes usually have fewer abrasives than basecoat waxes.
Cleaning the Inside
Vacuuming cleans the inside of the vehicle. This includes vacuuming the headliner, seats, carpet, floor mats, and door panels. Dirty fabric will wear out quicker than clean fabric. Dirt accelerates wear by grinding away at the material. Fabric, vinyl, and carpet that is stained or soiled can be cleaned with special fabric cleaners. The most important thing to do safety wise is to wash the windows. Dirty windows can lead to unsafe driving. At night, windows that have a film over them glare. Use an auto-approved glass cleaner that resists streaks. Old newspapers or lint free cloths work well for wiping the glass cleaner off the windows. It is also important to protect the vinyl and rubber components. Vinyl and rubber have a tendency to dry out and need to be conditioned. Specially formulated interior cleaners are safe for most types of vinyl and rubber parts, but always read the manufacturer's labels. Leather should also be cleaned and conditioned with the appropriate product.
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It is extremely important to wash your vehicle before you wax it. If you don't, you may rub the dirt and grime into the paint causing scratches. It is equally important to remember to clean around the doors, trunk, and hood. Do not use a chamois around the doors, trunk, and hood. Use a shop towel that can be cleaned easier. Avoid getting your chamois dirty to prevent scratching your vehicle's finish.
Washing
The finishes on vehicles have to withstand varying conditions for all seasons of the year. Road dirt, rain, dust, mud, snow, ice, and salt all have an effect on the finish. Keeping the finish clean is the first step in maintaining the vehicle's shine and endurance. Not cleaning a vehicle can have adverse effects. If you accidentally brush up against a dirty vehicle you can scratch the finish. When washing, it is not recommended to wash a vehicle while it is hot. Make sure the vehicle is in the shade. In addition, do not use dish detergent. Dish detergents are not chemically designed for vehicle finishes. Dish detergents may strip the wax and dry out the finish. Use only approved car wash soaps for cleaning finishes. Car wash soaps are formulated to float away the dirt and grime without harming the vehicle's finish.
Drying
Water accelerates corrosion. And hard water can leave damaging spots on the vehicle's paint. After washing, dry the vehicle with a towel or a chamois. A chamois, usually made from sheepskin, is super absorbent. A dry chamois will be hard and abrasive. Before using a chamois, wet it and ring it out. Then drag it over the finish to pull off the water. Keep squeezing out excess water. The chamois should stay damp when you are using it
Waxing
Waxing adds shine and protection to your vehicle's finish. Wax is to your automotive finish as lotion is to your skin. The sun can dry out the finish on a vehicle. Wax coats and "moisturizes" the vehicle's finish, removing oxidation and keeping the finish shining. Carnauba, a natural wax, has the tendency to shed water, causing water to bead and run off a finish. Some synthetic type waxes add an extra agent that increases the slipness, shedding water even better. Water contacting these types of finishes will slide off the vehicle. Water and the impurities in water can add to corrosion and wax breakdown. The quicker a vehicle dries, the better. Like washing, you should never apply wax on a hot vehicle or in direct sunlight. Remember to always read the labels on the wax container for specific information. Make sure the wax that you buy is suitable for your car's finish. Some waxes are safe for both basecoat and clearcoat finishes, others are not. Clearcoat type waxes usually have fewer abrasives than basecoat waxes.
Cleaning the Inside
Vacuuming cleans the inside of the vehicle. This includes vacuuming the headliner, seats, carpet, floor mats, and door panels. Dirty fabric will wear out quicker than clean fabric. Dirt accelerates wear by grinding away at the material. Fabric, vinyl, and carpet that is stained or soiled can be cleaned with special fabric cleaners. The most important thing to do safety wise is to wash the windows. Dirty windows can lead to unsafe driving. At night, windows that have a film over them glare. Use an auto-approved glass cleaner that resists streaks. Old newspapers or lint free cloths work well for wiping the glass cleaner off the windows. It is also important to protect the vinyl and rubber components. Vinyl and rubber have a tendency to dry out and need to be conditioned. Specially formulated interior cleaners are safe for most types of vinyl and rubber parts, but always read the manufacturer's labels. Leather should also be cleaned and conditioned with the appropriate product.
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