The Best Way to Polish Auto Paint

Polish helps maintain the finish on the paint and protects it from rust.

Taking care of the paint work on your vehicle is vital to both maintaining the look of the vehicle and protecting it by stopping any water getting onto the body work or chassis, which can cause rust. The best way to keep the finish and protect the auto is regular cleaning a polishing. Polishing the whole vehicle will take a long time but the end results will mean it will be worth it.

Things You'll Need

• Bucket
• Warm water
• Detergent
• Polish
• 2 lint-free cloths

Instructions

1. Clean your vehicle using warm water and detergent. This will remove any grease and dirt from the body work of the vehicle and will help ensure a good finish from the polish.

2. Get some of the polish onto a damp lint-free cloth and apply to the bodywork of the vehicle in a circular motion so it is worked into the paint.

3. Leave the polish for a while so it starts to haze over. Consult the manufacturer's guidelines for accurate estimations on how long this will take.

4. Remove the polish using a clean and dry lint-free cloth by vigorously buffing the vehicle's paint.

Tips & Warnings

• Repeat this process at least once a year to maintain the finish on the paint.

• Make sure you follow the manufacturer's guidelines on how long to leave the polish on the vehicle. If left too long, it will harden and be more difficult to remove.

References

• Samarins: Car body care tips