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Waxing
Purpose of Waxing Waxing is the ultimate form of protecting an automobile's finish. Wax comes in many forms such as cream, paste, and liquid. Many waxes containcarnaubawhich contains a high amount of fatty acids. This fatty acid creates a solid layer between the paint and the outside world which protects it, and gives it a shiny finish. Synthetic waxes are regarded as the most effective product available. Synthetic wax contains strong U.V. inhibitors. Synthetic waxes commonly mix low amounts of cleaners with high amounts of U.V. inhibitors to create the same protective layer that carnauba does. synthetic wax creates a high gloss while carnauba waxes give a warm and wet looking finish. Beyond waxing would be sealants. Synthetic sealants are polymer or acrylic based and provide triple the durabilty and much more protection than even the best carnauba wax. They are liquid in form and apply very much like a liquid wax. It is suggested that a sealant cure for 12 to 24 hours before layering additional coats on the paint, but that is rarely an issue for sealant users. The only tricky thing about sealants is that the surface of the vehicle must be properly prepared for a sealant. You cannot apply a sealant if there is any wax on the car or other contamination that would inhibit the bonding of the product to the paint. You must first polish and clean the paint prior to application. Once you top a sealant with a wax you will not be able to put additional layers of the sealant on without first cleaning the paint and removing all the wax.
Purpose of Polishing
Purpose of Polishing The purpose of polishing is to remove contamination, swirls, scratches and other imperfections from the paint. In contrast to the clay, which removes contamination from the surface of the paint, polishes penetrate the clearcoat or the paint itself on single stage paint. Polishes are classified based on how abrasive they are. Rubbing Compound will remove the heavy scratches and oxidation. It can be compared to a fine sandpaper. Polish is used to remove light oxidation and fine scratches. It can also be used to remove light imperfections such as swirl marks or water spots. Pre-wax cleaner is also a polish. It is used prior to waxing to remove very light contamination and dirt. Glaze is the finest polish. It does not remove the imperfections but has the power to enhance surface gloss. There are other products such as a "buff and wax" which contain a high level of cleaner and U.V. protectant or carnuba, producing a polish and a protect effect.
what is claying a car
[edit] Purpose of using Clay Bar Clay is a mixture of clay base and various mild abrasives. Clay along with a clay lubricant is used to remove paint contamination. Road grime, tar, bugs, rust, tree sap and even paint overspray can be removed with a clay bar. Clay bars differ in color and density but what is most important, type and amount of abrasive particles they contain. All clay bars will be labeled from "mild" to "strong" abrasive quality. Claying does not remove the clear coat of the paint but can cause marring or dullness if used incorrectly. When using a clay bar sufficient lubrication must be present to avoid scratching the paint. It takes a few passes of clay to feel the difference on the surface of the paint. To evaluate the effectiveness of claying dry the area and assess the paint and the bar. The paint should become slick to touch. The clay bar used should be turning gray. If the clay bar is dropped it must be discarded. The clay bar should be folded over frequently to expose clean surface. Claying does not replace polishing. It is a process that should be used before polishing compound is used. Claying should be used once or twice a year.