Re: [Chrysler300] Paint treatment

[Bill Leahy <bleahy@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

very informative / thanks / bill with lilacs bloomin' in kennewick 
washington


On Apr 17, 2006, at 8:31 AM, Alfred J. Peirish wrote:

> Giving your car's paint a good protection treatment is a tedious job.  
> This info was given to me by a professional show car detailer.
>
> 1.  Remove old wax buildup; either a naphtha based wax and grease 
> remover, or a strong detergent cleaner with a thorough water rinse. 
> [Dawn dishwashing detergent works]
>
> 2.  Apply a mild cleaner, such a Mequiar's  # 9, or equivalent.  
> Unless your paint is badly oxidized or scratched, don't use rubbing 
> compound.  It is too aggressive, and will need additional polishing.
>
> 3.  Apply a liquid sealer.  This is different than a wax.  It seals 
> the pores, and keeps things like airborne contaminants from 
> penetrating the finish.   [bug splatters, acid rain, industrial smoke, 
> fumes, etc.]  It will last up to one year depending on the harshness 
> of the environment.
>
> 4.  Finish off with a carnauba paste wax for a deep shine.  Waxes do 
> not protect the paint very well; they are mostly for shine and water 
> repellant, and only last 3-6 months, depending upon how often you wash 
> your car.
>
> 5.  He recommended using task specific products.  The "one step" 
> cleaner, sealer, wax all in one bottle are compromises, and only do a 
> marginal job, but they are quick and easy.
>
> 6.  It is a lot of extra work, but my cars have looked great since 
> using this process.  I use a rotary buffer and pads for the cleaners, 
> and an orbital for the sealer and wax.
>
>                             Al Peirish
>         [just minutes from the Spruce Goose]
>


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