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7 Useful Tips to Protect Your Car Paint

September 24, 2022 by carsreview

You don’t have to be a car connoisseur to be concerned about the state of your car paint. Things happen, and your car goes through a lot of wear and tear over time.

But worry not! There are many ways to slow down the wearing out process, and protect your car paint from external oddities.

Keep reading to know more about how you can ensure that your car paint is in fit shape.

1. Wash Regularly

Washing your car periodically is car protection 101! Wash your car with a gentle car soap and water. This will help remove the tiny dust particles which could potentially damage your car’s paint exterior.

Make sure you take your time to wash all the areas including the interior, tyres, windshield and windows. This will help get rid of any remaining dust.

It’s important to remember not to do a high pressure wash on your car. This could strip your car of its paint. Also steer clear of using strong detergents, as their acidic ingredients can be harmful.

2. Dry Using a Microfibre Cloth

Don’t just leave your car outside to dry on its own. This is a huge error as it will leave behind water spots which could damage the paint.

Additionally, leaving your car to dry out in the sunlight could be damaging because of the effect of ultraviolet rays.

To prevent such unanticipated damage, use a microfiber cloth to dry your car. The soft texture of this cloth will also ensure that there are no scratches.

3. Use a Clay Bar

Using a clay bar is one of the lesser-known methods of getting rid of dust contaminants. However, it’s safe to say that this is a really effective way of removing tiny particles from your car’s surface.

Be meticulous with your approach when using a clay bar. Target all the important spots in your car. Make sure to follow up by polishing your car to keep your paint intact and shining.

4. A Car Cover Helps

The easiest thing you can do to protect your car’s paint is to cover it with a car cover. This helps prevent any impurities from affecting your car when it’s not in use.

If you’re thinking of skipping out on this just because you park your car in a garage, then think again. Your parking lot might also have a myriad of dangerous dust particles inside which get scattered upon parking.

Use a car cover even if your car’s parked inside. You will observe a drastic change in the exterior cleanliness of your car and its paint.

5. Apply Car Wax

Using air wax on your car is a great idea since it protects the car paint from external abrasions like scratches and dust particles.

A single coating of this wax will last you a good 6 months at the very least. On top of that, a waxed car also has enhanced fuel efficiency.

With car wax, your car will be well-protected from UV rays. The stylish glossy look is an added bonus!

6. Get a PPF for Carefree Use

Using a Paint Protection Film (PPF) is one of the more long-lasting ways of ensuring car paint protection.

It is essentially a transparent layer of film which is carefully laid out on the exterior of your car. Not only does it protect the car paint from scratches and stone chips, but it also has self-healing properties.

To top it off, you can choose whether you want a glossy or matte finish. While it is expensive, it does serve to be a vital addition to your car.

7. Look into Getting Vinyl Wraps

Vinyl wraps are a great way of protecting your paint while being able to experiment with whichever shade of color you feel like. Having issues with the insurance company not approving a new paint job? Get a vinyl wrap instead as it’ll cost you much less.

The vinyl wrap will protect your car from minor scratches. And if you feel like switching things up, you can always easily remove the wrap and replace it.

There’s no harmful residue on the paint, and it looks as good as new once the vinyl wrap is removed.

Conclusion

Remember that prevention is better than cure. Take care of your car now so you don’t have to spend big bucks on it later.

Maintaining your car paint will make your ride look cleaner and function even better. With due care and effort, you can surely protect your paint job and extend its lifetime.

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