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5 Most Common Misconceptions About Car Detailing

Once limited to experienced and highly-trained professionals, automotive detailing has become a serious hobby for car enthusiasts thanks to improved access to new chemicals, better tools, and more invaluable proprietary information. In turn, this evolution has led to a lot of major confusion worldwide about cutting-edge cleaning and restoration techniques for both DIYers and those who use professionals to help preserve their cars, trucks and SUVs.

Here is a list of the most commonly used misconceptions about auto detailing from all of us at Service King Germantown in Memphis, TN:

“It’ll Always Buff Out!”

Whether applied directly to something that requires a minor body repair or the complete destruction of a complete vehicle, this catchphrase has long been a joke amongst car enthusiasts for several decades. So, what will buff out successfully? This process is designed to remove a very thin layer of paint while leveling the surface. If performed correctly, this removes minor scratches and swirl marks to create a smooth finish.

Using a Mechanical Buffer Can Damage the Paint

Buffing can destroy paint, especially if the operator is inexperienced or doesn’t have the right tools to do the job right. So, here are 4 key steps needed to get a good finish:

  • Use the lightest pad available and polish to get the job done correctly.
  • Make certain that the pad is saturated with polishing compound. A dry pad can scratch the paint.
  • Use light pressure.
  • Keep that pad moving at all times.

Worried that you might possibly mess up your paint job? Yo make sure that this doesn’t happen, get a body panel from your local junkyard and use it to practice your techniques. Once you are confident that you can produce a good finish, you can start working on your car. Still uncertain? If so, maybe it’s time to contact an auto repair specialist to professionally buff your vehicle.

Diapers, Flannel and Old Clothes are the Best Materials for Polishing

This may have been the case decades ago, but compared to microfiber towels, the fibers that make up these fabrics are gigantic. This leaves larger scratches than you’ll get with a microfiber cloth, and in some cases can do more harm than good. Likewise, water blades, towels, and chamois can leave scratches when drying your vehicle.

Clearcoat Paint Doesn’t Need to Be Waxed

Clearcoat is tougher and less fade-prone than the solid pigment coats used on older vehicles, but it isn’t invincible. New waxes are formulated specifically for clearcoat, creating a layer of protection that deflects water and chemical damage, keeping your paint looking good longer.

Sources: DoItYourself.com and autoinfluence.com

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