How to polish the car at home

Why polish the car? A layer of wax makes any car, even not too expensive, a more presentable and attractive car. A transparent film protects the iron horse from dirt and scratches, preventing the appearance of corrosion and increasing the life of the vehicle. But polishing cars in the auto repair shop is expensive, so experienced drivers prefer to take care of the car at home.

Training

The procedure is carried out in the garage. If you can not hide the car in the room, then choose a day when there is no rain and strong wind, otherwise the dust will mix with the polish, leaving small scratches on the surface.

Car put in the shade. The body is heated by the sun, and paints overheat, fall bad and emit toxic substances. The car is not polished in late autumn and winter, when the temperature drops below +6 degrees.

Before the procedure, it is recommended to visit a car wash or clean the vehicle yourself from dirt, pieces of tar and dust. Seal deep scratches. Minor damage can be left, but then instead of transparent use color polish.

After washing the car is thoroughly wiped with a soft, clean cloth. In the room where there will be a polishing, arrange general cleaning. Sweep the floors, wipe the shelves and take out all the garbage. When the car is dry and the garage is perfectly clean, proceed to the second stage.

Tools and materials

What polish to choose for home use? Wax varieties mask chips and fill cracks, but attract dirt. A car covered with a plant-based or animal-based product will lose brilliance after 1–3 washes.

Synthetic options are more resistant, repel dirt and water droplets. Silicone-based polishes last for 2–3 months. At home, use a protective type, in which no abrasive particles.

Cover the body and liquid glass.The tool will cost more than wax polish, but the effect of the use of such a composition is longer. Liquid glass does not mask scratches, but only creates a protective film and beautifully shines in the sun.

Included with the polish is a soft sponge. Microfiber cloths or baby diapers will do. When choosing a cloth for polishing the body are guided by three criteria:

• The material absorbs moisture well.
• On a napkin or towel there is no dirt, paint stains and a spool.
• The rag is not too stiff and lint-free.

A coarse rag leaves small scratches on the surface of the body, contributes to the peeling of paint and the appearance of rust.

Manual polishing lasts from 5 to 15 hours. The process will speed up the special machine. The equipment is equipped with soft discs of cotton fabric or felt. They evenly distribute silicone and wax products on the surface of the body, facilitate labor and reduce the polishing time by 3-4 times.

Owners of special equipment use thick formulations that last longer than liquid wax. With the help of the machine, they not only polish the car, but also remove the old layer of paint into which dirt has entered, eliminate minor and gross defects, and protect the iron horse from corrosion.

Standard procedure

If there is no special equipment, you have to work with your hands. Plastic and rubber parts, as well as windows are recommended to be taped. Polish is difficult to clean without damaging the glass.

Important: Doors and windows in the garage open, and a respirator or gauze bandage is put on the face. Polishes secrete chemical fumes, which in small doses do not harm the body. But working with the trains will take 5–10 hours, and if you ignore the safety rules, you can get poisoned.

The car is polished in two stages:

1. A wax or silicone agent is applied to a clean surface. Capture a plot size of 50x50 cm, no more.
2. Wait 1-2 minutes until the polish dries, then rub it.

Starting from the top of the car, gradually descending. There should be no sharp transitions or unprocessed sections between the squares. On a rag not much pressure.

What happens if you wax the entire car? The composition quickly dries out and will have to go to the auto repair shop so that the professionals remove the polish along with the paint and then apply a new layer. The procedure is long and expensive, so it is not recommended to experiment with the car.

If the polish gets on the glass or mirror, the part is immediately wiped with a dry cloth, otherwise there will be stains that are difficult to get rid of. Wipes for polishing regularly change, because they stick paint particles, which leave noticeable scratches on the body.

Silicone and wax compounds are applied in small portions. A thick layer of the drug is difficult to evenly distribute over the car.

Machine upgrade

Dirt ingrained in the paintwork and not washed? Are there deep scratches on the back or doors? A car recently painted, and it's time to polish an iron horse? Simple compositions can not do. You will need drugs with abrasive particles, which remove the top layer of paint, and a polishing machine or drill with special nozzles.

In the store ask "license plate" polish. Professionals use drugs number 1, 2 and 3. It is desirable, together with the means to buy tips for polishing machines or drills. Optional purchase waterproof sandpaper. Choose a fine-grained version, for example, No. 2000.

Plastic parts of the car stick masking tape.Wear a respirator, protective suit or old clothes, as well as rubber gloves. Open the window in the garage, and then proceed to polishing:

1. Degrease the surface of the car with special wipes. Do not touch the car with your hands, otherwise fat traces will remain, on which the remedy is bad.
2. Moisten the emery paper with water and sand the body, roof and doors. In order not to get confused, the treated areas are marked with strips of adhesive tape. Sandpaper moves from top to bottom. Do not press hard, so as not to damage the paint. Periodically moisten the skin with water.
3. Apply No. 1 polishing agent with abrasive particles on a small area. To rub a preparation with the polishing machine. Use fabric or leather discs. Hold the car at right angles so as not to scratch the car. Wet the surface with water during polishing.
4. The first, roughing treatment is designed to disguise scratches. After grinding the car is washed, then use polish number 2. The tool will fix the result.
5. The car is washed a second time, then polish No. 3 is applied, without abrasive particles, or liquid glass. The drug repels dirt and water, is responsible for the brilliance of the car.

In hard-to-reach places and near sharp corners it is recommended to turn off the machine and apply polish manually. The effect will last for 3-4 months, then the coating becomes dull, and it has to be updated. It is recommended to apply natural wax products. They are softer than synthetic options and cheaper.

Polishing the car is not difficult, but for a long time. The result depends on the skill of the motorist and the quality of the materials that were used in the work. Therefore, it is recommended to carefully prepare the iron horse for polishing, do not save on preparations and do everything with love.

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