washing a new car's paintjob

**AusScare** · 19-06-2009, 11:01 PM

My Dad got his Liberty's rear bumper resprayed after reversing into something. Less than a month later he has managed to reverse into two more things (he's blind in his right eye, so depth perception is shot).

I've given the spots a bit of a cut and wax, but I'm thinking more can be done.

I need to buy new cut/polish anyway, so would that help in getting paint and small scratch marks out?

New paint, thus why in this thread. Also, how to protect it further?

**Mrk_Mickey** · 20-06-2009, 09:51 PM

You need to make sure that the polish you use has an abraisive compound to it, otherwise it's most likely going to be a ''filler'' whereby the product fills itself into scratches, therefore only temporarily sorting the problem.

An abraisive polish will cut it back so that the scratch is effectively feathered out so you won't see it. Best way to protect the panel is polishing the panel once it's been cleaned, and then putting sealant or wax onto it. Oh, and good eyesight

**DMS_Dan** · 22-06-2009, 09:59 AM

Grab a menzerna sampler kit from www.carcareproducts.com.au (dont forget the forum discount code) then top it with a sealant or wax as mickey said. I would suggest Duragloss 105 for ease of use and durability

**The One-Armed Man** · 03-07-2009, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by DMS_Dan

Grab a menzerna sampler kit from www.carcareproducts.com.au (dont forget the forum discount code)

I'd like to buy some stuff from carcareproducts, can someone please help me out with the forum discount code?

**brad** · 03-07-2009, 04:01 PM

Originally Posted by The One-Armed Man

I'd like to buy some stuff from carcareproducts, can someone please help me out with the forum discount code?

search button: "car care products discount" gives one result

**The One-Armed Man** · 04-07-2009, 06:05 PM

Thanks Brad.

**GIB-8** · 14-07-2009, 10:14 PM

Just an interesting topic, I'll like to know since we have water restrictions here. If i take it down to car wash place where you place coins and spray wash, would the pressurised water damage the paintjob? and is the water always clean water? Thanks guys.