Table of contents: Conservation ↓ Polishing ↓
Conservation
A clean and dry surface should be preserved as often as possible with a preservative to protect the paint from external influences with a waxy, water-repellent layer that closes the pores.
Remove any gasoline, oil or brake fluid spilled on painted surfaces immediately, otherwise it will cause discoloration.
Preservation should be repeated when the water on the painted surface no longer collects in drops, but flows over a large area. Regular preservation helps to preserve the original color and gloss of the paint longer.
Another way to preserve paint is with car wash preservatives. However, car wash preservatives only effectively protect paint if they are used every time you wash your car and if you wash your car at least every 2-3 weeks. Only those preservatives that contain synthetic waxes should be used.
Preservatives are especially recommended after washing with detergents (foamy wash) (follow the instructions for use).
Preservation should not be carried out in direct sunlight.
Polishing
Polishing is carried out if the paint has faded due to insufficient care under the influence of dust, industrial gases, sun and rain, and preservation cannot achieve the previous gloss.
It is necessary to warn against polishing agents that strongly abrade and clean with strong chemical action, even if the first attempts seem to give an effect.
Before each polishing, the car must be thoroughly washed and dried. Otherwise, the instructions for using the polish must be strictly followed.
The treatment should not be carried out on large areas to avoid premature drying of the polishing agent. Additional conservation is required when using some polishing agents. Do not polish in direct sunlight! Matte painted surfaces cannot be treated with preservatives and polishing agents.
Light metal body parts do not require special treatment.