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Diagram of Clear Coat
contamination
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WHAT CAUSES SWIRL MARKS?
Swirl marks are
actually microscopic scratches in the finish. They are
essentially scratches that have been put into the top layer of
the paint. These scratches then act as tiny prisms, bending the
light and creating a dull rainbow effect. These are often
caused by the use of a buffer with the wrong type of polishing
pad and/or wax/polish. Automatic car washes also can cause
swirls, especially on clear coat paints. Another culprit is
hand application or removal of product using a harsh material,
or pads and cloths that have picked up micro abrasives from
falling on the ground or improper storage. To avoid swirls,
thoroughly wash all dirt particles from your finish before
applying polish or wax. And always use a 100% terry cloth
towel, because its nap draws any contaminants on the surface up
into the towel instead of letting them scratch the sensitive
paint. At MyDetailer.com, we take extra pre-cautions to ensure
that we do the job right. If you have swirl marks on your car,
book a
reservation
with us today.
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Tell me about oxidation
Most modern car
finishes consist of a base coating that contains the color,
topped with a protective clear coat that is designed to keep the
pigmented paint from oxidizing. This outer clear coat adds UV
protection that helps prevent the sun's rays from drying out the
base paint. Oxidation was an obvious problem ten years ago
because you quickly saw the color fade. Now that the outer
layer is usually clear, oxidation is less obvious, yet it still
occurs. The sun dries out top paint layers and natural oils are
lost. If these oils aren't replaced, the paint oxidizes and the
surface gradually becomes duller and duller.
Even more than
yesterday's paints, today's clear coat finishes look faded
whenever the surface becomes contaminated by airborne pollution,
acid rain, industrial fallout, and countless other factors. If
the contamination isn't removed frequently, it reduces the
reflective quality of the finish until it looks dull and
lifeless. If the contamination is left on the car for some
time, it can begin to etch into the thin clear coat paint layer
and expose the base coat to direct UV rays and even greater
damage. Once the clear coat protection is gone, the car usually
requires costly repainting.
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TELL ME ABOUT
WATER SPOTS
Water Spots
derive from several sources: car wash, sprinkler system, acid
rain, etc. The good news is that all water spots are restorable
if they were contaminated recently. However, if left on your
car for some time, it can damage the clear coat and cut through
the paint. A waxed and sealed car has a better chance of
repelling water spots. Though, it is not a permanent solution.
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TELL ME ABOUT OVERSPRAY
There are many different types of oversprays: paint, road tar,
tree saps, epoxies, urethanes, asphalt, concrete, industrial
fallout, and other chemical contaminants. These are airborne
emissions created by many sources. Regardless how your car got
exposed to the contaminants, timing is the determination factor
of the recovery. It tells us whether or not the overspray is
removable. If the overspray is recent, we can safely remove the
contaminants and restore the structural integrity of the
finish. In some cases, the overspray may have already
penetrated into the clear coat. At which point, repainting may
be necessary.
At
MyDetailer.com, our system of overspray recovery will preserve
the original paint finishes and avoids the need to replace the
trim panels, moldings, glass and chrome parts. Let us help you
with your overspray recovery needs. We offer free assessment
and FREE Exterior Detail service with all overspray recovery.
Call on us today @ (408) 245-2280.
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TELL ME ABOUT TREE SAPS
TREE SAPS are a
very common problem for car owners. Whether you're parked under
or away from the tree, the saps always find its way to your
car. Fortunately, if your car is waxed and sealed every six to
twelve months, that will help deter the saps from penetrating
into your clear coat sooner. You'll have a little more time to
remove it. The good news is that all tree saps are restorable
if they were contaminated recently, and adequate actions are
taken to resolve it. However, if left on your car for some
time, it can damage the clear coat finish and cut through the
paint.
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