Very often you can hear the question from inexperienced and, surprisingly, experienced drivers: “How to care for a car?” Some people don’t know how to wash without consequences, while others don’t see the point in polishing. The Internet is full of information on this topic, but, unfortunately, it is often incorrect. So, at best, you will read about the benefits of a dry rag, but it will only ruin the appearance of the car. There are also more harmful tips, so we decided to share our professional opinion on car care. Let's look at not only what needs to be done, but also how.
Yes, before everyone took a rag, a sponge and simply rubbed the car with the first chemical they came across. Don't repeat the mistake of the past - a sponge can damage your car's paint, just like a dry rag. Especially if it is old and not entirely clean. And rubbing only leads to the appearance of cloudy marks and loss of glossy shine. After all, with a rag you drag particles of dirt over the varnish that are not visible to the naked eye. Dirt becomes an abrasive for the body.
You should not use household chemicals - dishwashing liquid removes grease and is not intended for the car. Using household chemicals will very quickly ruin the appearance of your car.
What's the best way to wash your car? You may want to consider touchless car wash. But alone, it will not provide complete removal of dirt, leaving a thin layer that, with further wiping, will easily scratch your car.
A modern solution is a three-phase washing system. It takes place in several stages.
Contactless washing. Use gentle products with a low alkali content. This avoids future scratches and removes all underlying dirt.
Hand wash. Use products with antistatic properties. Use either special mittens or a sponge with large pores.
Drying. Either hand dry using microfiber or dry with a hair dryer.
Protection is an important part of car care if you want to maintain its appearance. There are several ways to protect your car from damage, scratches, corrosion and dull paint.
Protective film. This method is considered the most effective. Such protection is divided into polyurthean and vinyl films. There is a significant difference between them: if polyurethane, which is also called anti-gravel film, can protect a car even in minor accidents, then vinyl film is more of a decorative nature.
Ceramic protection. Such protection will avoid corrosion, microcracks, and also restore the color of the car and give it shine. It is the most common method of protection. Valid for up to 3 years.
Protection “liquid glass”. Several times thinner than ceramic, it will provide you with protection for up to one year. “Liquid glass” forms a transparent film on the paintwork, which gives a water- and dirt-repellent effect and gloss.
Deflectors. Such protection is equipment that is attached to the body. The plastic deflector blows away dust, dirt and other contaminants, protecting the windshield. Keep in mind that when installing equipment, the car begins to consume more gasoline.
Are you wondering how to keep your car in its showroom condition? Ceramics will come to the rescue. It will protect the coating from microcracks, prevent corrosion, restore the paint layer, and also preserve color.
How does the procedure work?
After being inspected by a specialist for minor damage, the car is subjected to a thorough detailing wash.
The paintwork is cleaned of dirt using a car scrub.
Drying and determining the thickness of the varnish.
Masking of all objects that can be damaged during polishing.
Polishing using professional products.
Covering the car with several layers of ceramics. Drying each layer.
It is recommended that polishing be carried out exclusively by professional services.
Do you want to update your car? Or do you just want to brighten up an existing color? Then painting will come to your aid. Why are we telling you about it in an article about car care? Painting not only changes the appearance of the car from a decorative point of view, but also provides it with additional protection.
There are different types of painting:
Full. Complete renewal of the color of the entire paintwork or change it.
Partial. This involves painting individual problem areas with the existing color.
Of course, the service guarantees you a professional and high-quality coating, but often motorists want to paint the car themselves. The main thing in this matter is not to do any harm, and therefore we decided to talk about all the stages of painting.
Choice of paint. This is the most important stage, and here we are not talking about color, but about the quality of the material for painting. You can save on paint, and then, at best, see it peel off on the second day. Sometimes negligence and excessive savings can cost you the car itself.
Materials. Like paint, putty, primer and varnish are very important for painting. Their quality will be reflected in the appearance and protection of your car.
Preparing the car. Before painting, it is necessary to thoroughly wash, dismantle unpainted parts, apply putty and primer to the surface. Pay special attention to preparing the workplace.
Dismantling. In the case of local painting, it is necessary to dismantle the part that will be painted later.
Applying paint. It is recommended to apply in 2-3 layers, leave to dry at constant room temperature in a clean room. Several layers of paint will help make the color brighter and more saturated.
Polishing. To enhance protection, we recommend polishing the part after painting. This way you can not only avoid rust, but also prolong the shine and brightness of the paint.
However, for complete painting, we recommend contacting services, since this process requires professionalism and the presence of a large room with special equipment.
It is this kind of care that will allow you to maintain the salon look and increase the further sale value of the car. You can do many of the jobs yourself, but remember that professionals are always ready to do the maintenance for you. Love your car and take care of it, then it will repay you with a beautiful appearance and a long service life with a quality ride.