Contents: Conservation ↡ Polishing ↡ Tea stain removal ↡ Insect Removal ↡ Removal splashes of building…↡
Conservation
More often than necessary, clean and dry varnished surfaces should be treated with a preservative to create a pore-sealing, water-repellent wax layer to protect them from the elements.
Remove any spilled fuel, oil or grease immediately, especially spilled brake fluid, otherwise it will cause discoloration of the paintwork.
Repeat the conservation when the varnish no longer repels water and it spreads over a large area. Regular conservation helps to preserve the original shine of the varnish coating for a long time.
An additional opportunity for preserving varnish coatings is provided by the use of washing preservatives, which sufficiently protect the varnish coating only if they are used at each car wash, and the time interval between two washes is no more than two to three weeks. Use only varnish preservatives that contain carnauba or synthetic wax.
After using detergents (foam wash) post-treatment with a preservative should be especially recommended (pay attention to the instructions for use).
Polishing
Polish lacquer coatings only if the lacquer coating has become unattractive due to insufficient care, exposure to road dust, industrial exhaust gases, sun and rain, and the shine can no longer be restored with preservatives.
It is advisable to avoid using abrasive or chemically aggressive polishing agents, even if the first attempt at use was quite successful.
Before each polishing, the car must be cleaned and thoroughly dried. Otherwise, follow the instructions for the polishing agent.
Avoid treating too large surfaces to avoid premature drying of the polish. When using some polishing agents, additional conservation is necessary. Do not polish in bright sunlight! Do not treat matte-varnished parts with preservatives or polishing agents.
Tea stain removal
Tea stains quickly become embedded in the varnish coating and are then impossible to remove completely. Fresh tea stains can be removed with a soft cloth soaked in cleaning gasoline. In extreme cases, gasoline from a gas station, kerosene, or turpentine oil can be used. A varnish preservative is also very good for removing tea stains. After using this product, you can avoid subsequent washing.
Insect Removal
Insect remains contain substances that can damage the varnish film if not removed immediately. To remove, wash them off with a mild, lukewarm soap solution or detergent solution. There is also a special product for removing insects from the surface of varnish coatings.
Removal splashes of building materials
Wash off splashes of construction materials with a lukewarm solution of neutral detergent. Only wipe lightly, otherwise you can scratch the varnish coating. After washing, rinse the surface thoroughly with clean water.