New Paint On Your Car? 4 Simple Ways To Protect Your Investment

If you've recently had your car repainted, you want to protect your investment. Unfortunately, if you live in the city, that can be next to impossible, especially when you consider everything your car comes in contact with every day; pollution, road dust, and even bird droppings. Luckily, there are some things you can do to keep your paint looking brand new. Here are just four of the steps you can take to protect your new paint job:

Watch the Way You Wash It

When it comes to washing your car, there is a right way, and a wrong way, to the process. The wrong way is to simply fill a bucket and start washing. That process is going to leave you with tiny scratches all over the surface of your car, especially once you get dirt and sand in the wash water. To wash your car properly, you need to employ the two bucket process. One bucket to wash, and one bucket to rinse. This will make sure that dirt and sand stay off your wash mitt. You also need to use the proper wash mitt. Always choose a microfiber mitt for washing and polishing. Using microfiber mitts will ensure a scratch-free surface.

Keep It Covered Up

The environment can wreak havoc on your new paint job. That's why you need to keep it out of the environment as much as possible. One way to do that is with a car cover. Whenever you're not using your car, it should be covered up with a quality car cover. Your car cover will protect it against things like bird droppings, and even tree sap.

Insist on a Clear Bra

There are certain areas of your car – the danger zones – that are more susceptible to environmental damage than other areas on your car. Those areas are the hood, fenders, and bumpers; the areas that come in contact with flying debris and other road hazards. The best way to protect those danger zones is with the use of a clear bra. A clear bra is a protective film that can be applied directly to your car. It's designed to provide a protective layer between your danger zones, and the things that can cause paint damage.

Apply an Annual Glaze

Finally, if you want to keep your paint job looking brand new, you'll need to give it an annual glaze. Reapplying a fresh coat of heavy-duty wax, or glaze will help protect the paint and restore the brilliant shine. For best results, the glaze should be applied by an auto paint services professional. 

Share