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Polish the paint on the car! This promotes paint resistance, but at the same time it is hard work that pays off. We will show you when the best time for processing is and how to do it. For everyone who loves their car, this is a task that is done with pleasure. But it can also be of interest to those who just don't want to worry about the looks. Polishing up the paint has several advantages!
That's why your car is worth it!
The glossy color looks chic and makes the car look like new. A fresh paint also increases the Market value from the vehicle and prevents rust formation. When polishing, the dull layer of lacquer is removed and a new one is exposed. This also removes small scratches that tend to rust. In addition, freshly polished paintwork is less sensitive to bird droppings that want to adhere to it. However, to get the car properly polished, keep the following tips in mind.
Car polishing: is it the right time?
The Spring is a good time. Because the temperature here is usually in the range of 15 to 25 degrees. It's not too cold, which would damage the paint, and not too warm, which would make the polish harden too quickly. It is important, however, to get rid of the road salt after the winter, which is heavily clogging the paintwork. But when washing your car in winter, remember that the road salt attacks the paint surface in combination with the moisture. So be careful when washing in the cold season. Tip: If you want to know how to do it, you should read our contribution "Car wash in winter“Read through.
How to prepare the paint!
Before you start, make sure that the vehicle is is completely clean. You can do this after washing your car with a special one Paint cleaner. However, this is not absolutely necessary for “normally” used paint. If you plan to hand wash your car, don't do it in the sun. And the sponge should be freed from dirt regularly so that the dirt particles do not scratch the paint even more. Then wash the car with plenty of car shampoo and rinse with clear water so that the residue does not dry out on the surface. Tip: The exact process of hand washing can be found in our article "Car wash / hand wash / car wax - this is how it works".
In the case of strong protection, we recommend pretreatment with a Pressure Washer. However, keep a distance of about 30 centimeters so as not to cause damage. And handle the tires not with a cleaning agent, otherwise they can be damaged. Tip: The correct use of the high-pressure cleaner is described in our article "All tips for washing your car with a pressure washer!“Described.
You will need these tools to polish the paint:
After you've washed your car thoroughly, it's time to buff the paint. Preferably with a suitable one polish, with a polishing sponge and with soft Microfiber cloths. Finding the right polish is not that easy. Because the selection is huge, as are the promises on the labels. The most expensive polish does not always have to be the best. Find out beforehand about current test results for car polishes on the Internet. Often there are also 2in1 products that cover the paintwork clean, polieren and also versiegeln. They are usually sufficient.
Is the paint extreme weathered, then you have to look for a suitable polish. There are also car polishes that do nanoparticles which penetrate the pores of the paint surface and ensure a particularly smooth surface. There are also means included hard waxthat seals the paint, lets water roll off and prevents dirt from sticking.
How to properly polish your car:
Be systematic when polishing the car. Divide the body into individual parts like roof, Hood or Kind and edit them one by one. You should bring windows and plastic parts with you cover. Apply the polish and "massage" it into the paint surface with light pressure with the polishing sponge a. If the polish becomes crumbly or milky, then you should stop. Then you should immediately clean the area with a microfiber cloth reverse order Polish out before the polish dries through completely. You can then use the palm of your hand to check that the surface is smooth and then move on to the next area.
Handling a polishing machine
Handcrafting polishing is difficult and time consuming, so polishing is with the machine an alternative. In order for the surface to be perfect, however, you have to gain some experience. In the end, however, the result should be better, especially with old paintwork.
In just XNUMX steps: Apply polish to the polishing pad and then with something Moisten waterto distribute the product evenly on the paint. The polishing sponge should always be damp and covered with polish during work. Set the machine to medium speed and run it over the paint in circular movements. Spend doing it not too much time in one placeso you don't get the paint polish through. This is especially true for the edges!
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