3 Ways You Are Damaging Your Paint Without Knowing It
If you’re new to the world of detailing, you might be damaging your paint without realising it. What was once normal before entering the detailing world is no longer normal. A ceramic-coated car using CarPro ceramic coatings from a detailing studio like Infinity Detailing Studio is a good start in the detailing world. Although a ceramic-coated car is not all there is to having great glossy paint. We can help you here at Infinity Detailing Studio to make sure your car looks amazing all the time. We are located in Prestons, 2170. In this blog post, we will cover 3 ways you may be damaging your paint without realising it and how to avoid it.
Taking your car to the local car wash
We understand that an inexpensive convenient service is attracting, it is doing you more harm than good and is costing you money. Automatic car washes use harsh chemicals paired with dirty stiff brushes that will leave your paint covered in swirl marks, micro scratches & damages existing protection on your paint like a sealant or ceramic coating.
Why is it damaging?
Brushes and cloth strips are rarely cleaned between uses.
Cheap detergents break down paint protection layers.
Repeated use can lead to oxidation and dullness of your clear coat.
Solution:
Book a professional auto detailing service from us, Infinity Detailing Studio. We have Infinity Protection packages that include paint correction & a ceramic coating to get your car looking great again. Paint correction will correct and remove defects incurred by poor care of the car, then the CarPro Ceramic coating will lock in the finish for years to come. All while also making it so much easier to wash your car!
Hosing Down Your Car Without Proper Washing Or Drying
You see your car a little dusty and think, why not hose the dust down? That is a bad idea and leaving it to air dry will cause water marks that are really difficult to remove.
Why it’s damaging:
Water left to air dry leaves behind mineral deposits etched into the clear coat of the paint and in the glass.
Water is not enough to remove dirt and grime from your car; drying the car after hosing it down will cause you to drag dirt and contaminants across your paint. This will incur marring, micro scratches and swirl marks.
Solution:
Simply waiting until you have enough time to perform a maintenance wash is best. You cannot damage your finish by leaving your car a little dirty for a couple more days. Using a proper wash routine with the two-bucket method, a high-quality microfibre mitt, drying towel, paired with quality chemicals, will achieve the desired finish. Another alternative is jumping on our subscription plan and letting us professionals maintain the look of your car. Infinity Detailing Studio has fortnightly and monthly maintenance details for our customers, and we are located in Sydney.
Using Dirty Or Unwashed Towels & Wash Mitts
After each use, all your towels and mitts should be washed and left to dry, otherwise they will be loaded with dirt particles that will cause damage with each wipe.
Why it’s damaging:
Dirty towels can trap sand & debris that cause micro-marring
Cloths that are used on the wheels should not cross-contaminate and be used on the paint.
Wash towels & mitts with safe products and not with a softener. Fabric softeners will decrease the effectiveness of the towels and make it feel rougher.
Solution:
Wash towels using a dedicated microfibre detergent
Avoid fabric softeners & high heat washes & drying. Hang drying is best
Have a colour-coded system to know which towels are for different parts of the car
Book With Infinity Detailing Studio
If you're unsure whether your washing habits are helping or hurting your car, book a professional detailing service with us. We service vehicles throughout Sydney, including Prestons, Liverpool, and Western Sydney, and offer everything from paint correction to CarPro ceramic coatings and maintenance washes.
Ready to give your car the treatment it deserves? Visit www.infinitydetailingstudio.com.au to view our full range of detailing and paint protection services.
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