There is nothing more annoying than seeing an orange peel finish once you spray single-stage paint. It shouldn’t be so hard for you to notice orange peel on the paint as it will look the same as the skin of an orange. Orange peel can lower the overall aesthetics of a car paint job, and … Read more
We wax our cars to protect the paint job from scratches, exposure to UV rays, and various elements, and to add shine. Plasti dip itself is a method of safeguarding car paint from the above. If you have just plasti dipped your car and wondering whether you should apply a layer of wax, you need … Read more
In your search to find the best ways to protect the chrome from deteriorating, have you come across ceramic coating? Some of the common ways of protecting chrome include waxing and polishing. On the other hand, ceramic coating is also an excellent method of protecting the paint. Using this information, it is understandable why you … Read more
After buying a new car or repainting an old one, we all think that our vehicles will stay this way forever. It’s only when the paint starts to fade or oxidize that we rush everywhere, looking for solutions. The wearing of a car’s clear coat is a normal process that will happen after a while. … Read more
The type of polishing pads you use plays a critical role in determining the outcome. Different types of pads come in handy depending on the condition of the car’s paint job. Even though both foam and microfiber pads perform the same role, these two are made using different materials, and the ideal pad you should … Read more
Other than adding gloss, coating a car has many benefits. It protects the paint job from stain marks, grime, dirt, grease, and other impurities that come into contact with your vehicle. With a layer of coating, you are assured of external paint protection. After doing a lot of research, have you finally decided to coat … Read more
Several layers of clear coat will slightly darken the car paint. But at the same time, it will add gloss and this is what most detailers or car owners are usually after. Naked car paint will look very different when two or three coats are added on top of it. The clear coat affects how … Read more
A dirty Lexus dashboard doesn’t just look terrible but it’s also a health hazard. Dirt loves sticking to a car’s dashboard. And if you are the kind of driver who always drives with their windows rolled down, then a lot of dirt and contaminants do accumulate on your Lexus dashboard. Cleaning a Lexus dashboard is … Read more
Also known as calcium hydroxide, lime is a highly reactive alkali that can damage the paint and expose the metal beneath to moisture and oxygen which causes corrosion. The likelihood of lime damaging car paint is higher on vehicles that haven’t been waxed or lack any form of paint protection. Waxes provide a protective barrier … Read more
Well, this depends on how long you have had the wax on your car paint, as well as the type and quality of wax you usually use. For a car that has a fresh coat of wax, rain won’t have a significant effect on it. However, if it has been a month or two since … Read more