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Always wash and dry the whole car
before waxing it. You should wax
your car, including the metal trim,
wherever water tends to sit on the
surface in large patches. It should
form into beads or droplets after
waxing.
You should use a quality liquid or
paste wax. Apply it according to the
instructions on the container. In
general, there are two types of
products:
Waxes
A wax coats the finish and
protects it from damage by exposure
to sunlight, air pollution, etc. You
should use a wax on your car when it
is new.
Cleaning tar, insects, etc. with
removers also takes off the wax.
Remember to re-wax those areas,
even if the rest of the car does not
need waxing.
The wheels have a protective clear-
coat that keeps the aluminium from
corroding and tarnishing. Using
harsh chemicals, including some
commercial wheel cleaners or stiff
brushes, can damage this clear-coat.
Only use a mild detergent and soft
brush or sponge to clean the wheels.
Polishes
Polishes and cleaner/
waxes can restore the shine to paint
that has oxidized and lost some of its
shine. They normally contain mild
abrasives and solvents that remove
the top layer of the finish. You
should use a polish on your car if the
finish does not have its original shine
after using a wax.
Clean your car’s aluminium alloy
wheels as you do the rest of the
exterior. Wash them with the same
solution, and rinse them thoroughly.
Exterior Care
Appearance Care
Waxing
Aluminium Wheels
(For some types)
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