Clean Cars

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Keeping a car clean and washing it on a regular basis is important, but to keep a car looking show case nice, you need to wax and polish it every few months. Sure everyone can have a clean car, but what really makes it stand out will be the shine it will have after a good touch up and giving it that new-car look back to it. There is a saying that goes like this “a car is only as clean as the owner”, so why not make a good first impression pulling up to a scene and showing off that hard earned money invested into a luxury ride.
First of all, the car should be clean and dry before there’s any sort detailing going on. The car should be washed in a clean environment to avoid any dirt particles getting it on it after its wet. Soap and water will …show more content…

Clay is used to remove deep ground-in dirt and stains without damaging the car's fresh coat. To keep newer cars with clear-coat paint, it’s vital for clay to be used on them. Clay works wonders on models with the new style of paint. Claying can be time consuming but the vehicle will appreciate it in the long run. One way to start is by spraying the areas with spray on detailer then sliding the clay back and forth to make the clay grabs everything it needs. The clay mainly pulls of the dirt and unnecessary particles that the car has on the coat. There's one major issue: Don't drop the clay! Not dropping the clay will keep off any dirt that will the scratch the car if used. If dropped a new clay will most likely be needed. The detailer that will be sprayed on the car makes things slick, be sure to be careful. Once the claying process is done, the car should look and feel smoother but not so much as to where the waxing will do. Clay removes both dirt and wax, so there’s a chance of rewaxing after claying. If the car's finish is in good shape, using a combined polish/wax product will be ideal, and after the finish, if the coat is still looking rough, a double polish/wax is preferred to even out the paint. Polish smooth’s, clarifies, and cleans the surface of the vehicle. Polishing is one the important steps in detailing the car. It will remove small scuffs and scratches, but if polishing by hand, light pressure is desired for this. If not careful, heavy pressure can and will remove the paint. It’s preferred to do one side of the vehicle at a time so the polish won’t be sitting on too long. After applying the polish to either the right or left side, let it dry then be sure to immediately wipe off the left over polish. This prevents the polish from sticking to the paint too much. Repeat the same process on the other side. Waxing the vehicle should be more enjoyable and easier due the

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