Detailing Basics: Protecting your New Car Purchase

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Protecting Your New Car Purchase

• Detailing Basics

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So, You Just Got a New Car

• Congratulations! Theres nothing better than
  getting a new car, is there?
• Now that youve made your big purchase, its
  important to make sure that you keep your car
  looking and feeling new.
• By doing so, youll be able to retain its value
  and enjoy it for years to come.
• So, how exactly do you properly care for your new
  car? Read ahead and well show you step by step
  what you need to do.

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Proper Car Care

• Here are the things to think about when properly
  caring for your new car
• As soon as youre handed the keys, the car is
  yours.
• Dont wait until something happens or goes wrong
  to start caring for your car.
• Neglecting your car will only depreciate its
  value and your enthusiasm for it.

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Five Easy Steps

• There are five easy steps that you can take in
  order to practice proper car care

• Wash
• Clay

• Maintain

• Polish
• Protect

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Wash

• Of course youre going to want to wash your car,
  but be aware that
• Car washing is the top cause for swirl marks
  forming in the paint.
• Avoid swirl marks by using quality car wash
  shampoos, wash mitts, and microfiber drying
  towels.
• Use one bucket for car wash solution and another
  bucket for rinsing off your mitt.

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Claying

• By using detailing clay to clean off your car
  after a normal washing you can remove bonded
  surface contamination.
• Bonded surface contaminants will make your paint
  rough, which will in turn attract more dust and
  grime than your car would attract otherwise. This
  only leads to more problems.
• Claying should be done prior to polishing.

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Polishing

• A great polish can help to remove defects as well
  as staining in your paint. It will also help to
  enhance the overall shine, making your car look
  as good as new.
• Its a great idea to polish your car whether or
  not it has any defects.
• Defect free or not, its best to use a pre-wax
  cleaner in order to enhance the shine.
• A pre-wax cleaner will help get your paint ready
  for the protectants, sealant, and wax that are to
  follow.

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Protection

• Fend off the premature aging of your paint by
  applying car wax and paint protectant or sealant.
• The clear coat on your car is just like your
  paint job, it needs to be protected in order to
  maintain its shine.
• Car wax is less protective than newer more
  advanced paint sealants.

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Maintenance

• In between big washes give your car a normal wash
  and quick detailing on a regular basis.
• Quick detail products are like waterless washes.
  They remove water spots, streaks, and dust with
  ease.
• Quick detail sprays evaporate quickly so that
  they do not leave streaks or spotting.
• They also provide lubrication so that scratching
  is avoided. Many also incorporate gloss
  enhancers.

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Repeat and Enjoy

• By taking the time to practice these proper car
  care basics, you will be able to keep your car as
  spotless as it was the day you were handed the
  keys.

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Contact Us

• Automotive International, Inc. (AI) is a
  worldwide provider of a broad range of automotive
  chemicals marketed directly to vehicle
  manufacturers and through a network of highly
  successful distributors, independent automotive
  professionals, and a wide variety of Trade and
  Retail markets. 
• VALUGARD products from AI are designed to meet or
  exceed the standards of major car makers
  worldwide as well as meeting all Laboratory Test
  standards.
• www.valugard.net
• Automotive International Inc.8855 Blue Ash
  RoadCincinnati, Ohio  45242(513)489-7883 or
  800-543-7156

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Summary

• Its always exciting to get a new car, after all,
  it runs perfectly, smells good, and looks great.
  The biggest challenge, however, will be keeping
  your new car looking and feeling new.
• With a little proper car care, you can have your
  vehicle looking brand new for longer than you
  think. Find out how to best maintain the look and
  value of your new car for years to come.