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There are few endeavors that car enthusiasts enjoy more than the painstaking application of coat after coat of wax to the mirror-like surface of their beloved vehicles.

 

In order to ensure that these enthusiasts actually protect their paint and intensify its gloss, there are several things they should know about the waxes and paint sealants they lovingly apply.

As the summer sun intensifies and temperatures climb over North America, many automotive reconditioning products will begin to behave differently.

 

As a detailing professional, you need to understand the effect higher

temperatures have on certain products, and what steps are necessary to avoid problems. We'll review common heat-related issues by product category:

Lack of gloss on a painted surface is usually due to one or more of the following:

 

·         Oxidation of the exterior paint layer

·         Scratches in the exterior paint layer

·         Lack of a protective coating on the exterior paint layer

 

Oxidation is the dulling of the painted surface that occurs when the sun’s ultraviolet rays deplete the paint’s natural oils and resins. Scratches prevent light from reflecting uniformly from the painted surface, which limits gloss. In order to restore gloss, oxidation and scratches must be removed.

Within the reconditioning industry, opinions vary widely on how best to clean and care for both wool and foam buff pads. And since a clean, well maintained pad is key to producing a high gloss, swirl-free finish, proper pad care is critical.

Everyone agrees on the importance of regularly spurring a buff pad. A pad spur should be used on wool pads (not a screwdriver!), while a foam pad cleaning brush is needed on foam.