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<\/p>\nSince I started taking care of my car I have heard the reference, ‘pamper your paint.’\u00a0 I remember that phrase uttered many times on many different platforms.\u00a0 That is not an accident.\u00a0 But I wonder how many people who claim to struggle so much with swirls and scratches, really think about what that phrase means.\u00a0 Do you really meditate on this, or look at it as hallmark moment for car care people?\u00a0 Above all things concerning products, it starts with your mindset.\u00a0 All things car care, but especially when it comes to caring for your paint (wash), you have to get over the mentality of you JUST\/ONLY cleaning a car.\u00a0 I have seen bare minimum extreme micro steps to being careful, from people saying they are trying to be careful.\u00a0 Those same people who do 1 or 2 of the 4, 5, and 6 things commonly recommended, are also the ones asking the question why do the swirls keep coming back.\u00a0 You know the answer!<\/p>\n
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Take a person who never eats healthy food or exercise.\u00a0 This person decides to eat one healthy meal per month and goes to the gym 2 times a month.\u00a0 Are you surprised this person is not looking and feeling healthier!\u00a0 What you just envisioned is comparable to what I think of when people ask me, “why do the swirls keep coming back.”\u00a0 There are so many people who boast that the swirls and scratches will always come back, while only doing a couple of the recommended 10 suggestions to keep their car looking.<\/p>\n
I am not saying realistically there may not be some light marring or swirls that accumulate gradually over time.\u00a0 Dealing with those problems is more challenging.\u00a0 But there is no reason, if someone is sincere about car care, to see the aesthetic condition deteriorate the way I normally see.<\/p>\n
Let us start with not getting in a race to finish your car.\u00a0 Just set more time aside.\u00a0 Those quality sealants and ceramic coatings you invest your energy and resources into, will naturally reduce the frequency of and time it takes to wash your car.\u00a0 Notice I did not say avoid washing.\u00a0 The urgency due to less dirt accumulation may lead to you waiting a few more days to wash your car, not weeks or months.<\/p>\n
It should go without saying you should minimize putting pressure on your wash mitt or other microfiber towels.\u00a0 If you have your car (protected) especially a REAL ceramic coating, I see no reason to lead with doing anything that has ANY pressure.\u00a0 Even on naked paint or even unprotected paint that will get polished, I do not start with washing with pressure.\u00a0 The mitt should glide on the surface.<\/p>\n
There are and have been way too many resources available in the detailing industry to wash away stubborn stuck on material on a regular basis.\u00a0 In today’s time, especially with videos from reputable sources and resources from this site, why are you trying to unproductively scrub bugs, bird feces, water spots, and tar deposits off your car?\u00a0 There are quality products dedicated to all of those issues.<\/p>\n
How do you store your microfiber towels and wash mitts?\u00a0 How do you wash them and what is your drying process?\u00a0 Do you inspect your towels and mitts for foreign objects before use?\u00a0 Do you inspect your towels while using them?\u00a0 How you answer ANY of those questions will provide clarity why the damage to your paint returns.\u00a0 Microfiber towels and mitts require special care just like your paint.\u00a0 They need to be washed and dried carefully.\u00a0 Because they are absorbent, they will collect dust if left out in the open and hold on to any debris it touches.\u00a0 This is what touches your paint.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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