Regular washing and waxing helps maintain your auto paint job, but is it enough? After washing and waxing your car, does it still feel rough? Are there tiny bumps that feel like bits of dirt and metal fragments? Don’t worry; this is not because the car came out of the factory with an inferior paint job. This is called auto paint contamination which cannot be removed by washing and waxing your car.
What is Auto Paint Contamination?
Auto paint contamination is caused by tiny metal shavings that come from brake dust, rail dust and industrial fallout which is a byproduct of the modern industrial age. Rail dust is produced by the friction of a train’s wheels against the tracks. As new cars are shipped to dealerships by train, the damage begins before your car reaches the dealership. Brake dust is particles produced from the friction of brake pads rubbing against the rotor and dispensed into the air on the highway where it comes into contact with other cars.
You cannot prevent auto paint contamination. Using rubbing compounds to remove the contamination can be abrasive; eventually it will remove the top clear coat finish from your car.
Remove Paint Contamination with a Clay Bar
Using a clay bar is the safest and most effective way to remove auto paint contamination. This process takes time, so allow yourself at least half a day. It is very important that you use a lubricant designed to work with a clay bar. As you glide the clay bar over the lubricant, it will pull out the embedded particles, without causing additional damage to your auto paint. Failure to use a lubricant can burn a hole in the finish.
Begin the process by applying a light mist of lubricant to a small section; do not try to do too large an area at one time or the lubricant will dry before you work the area. Gently glide the clay bar across the area until the surface is smooth. Wipe with a clean, dry towel and continue on to the next section.
As you work and the clay bar becomes soiled, knead and stretch the clay to expose a fresh surface. Be careful not to drop the clay bar on the ground or it will pick up dirt and transfer it to the car, scratching the surface.
Removing paint contamination with a clay bar is a lot of work so finish the project by applying a good wax to protect the surface and renew the shine.
Mike Tompkins owns and operates Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop that comes to you to provide same day, on-site service: dent repair, scratch repair, collision repair, auto paint repair, bumper repair, fenders and doors for consumers and business in the Greater Eastside and Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Auto Paint Maintenance from Auto Body Repair Expert in Seattle
You can maintain your auto paint job by waxing your car every three months to protect it from the harsh environment. The hot sun beating on your car can cause the paint to fade; salt used on the roads in the winter can lead to corrosion. Waxing your car helps to maintain the natural shine and protect it from the harsh environment.
Wax provides a shield to protect the paint and cover minor scratches, making them less visible and reducing corrosion. Waxing your car regularly will provide a seal to prevent water from coming into contact with bare metal exposed by deep scratches.
Don’t be fooled by products that claim to last much longer. You should wax your car every three months to protect the paint and maintain the color and shine.
Most car wax products work better when the surface is cool, so after washing your car, allow it to dry completely and park it in a shady spot. Choose a good quality wax with no abrasives and use a soft, clean cloth to apply the wax. Work in sections and spread the product on evenly. Allow a couple minutes for the wax to haze then buff it with a soft towel using circular motions to restore the shine.
Be careful not to touch areas like rubber door seals and black window trim as the wax will leave white stains on them. Window spray works well for removing wax from these areas.
If you have neglected to wax you car for a long time you may want to have a professional auto body detailing shop buff the car with polishing compound to remove scratches and abrasions.
A much better solution is to have the body shop come to you! A mobile auto body shop can often repair minor dents and scratches in just a few hours so you don’t have the inconvenience of leaving your car at the body shop.
A mobile auto body shop that comes to you is typically cheaper than a traditional body repair shop and the quality of work is just as good, if not better. Mobile auto body shops are also convenient because you don’t have to be without your vehicle while pay for a rental car or arrange other transportation.
Regular washing and waxing will keep your auto paint looking new and shiny while protecting it from harsh weather. A clean car dries quicker as dirt and dust hold moisture, speeding up the corrosion process.
Mike Tompkins is an auto body repair specialist who owns Collision on Wheels, serving consumers and businesses in the Greater Eastside Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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Wax provides a shield to protect the paint and cover minor scratches, making them less visible and reducing corrosion. Waxing your car regularly will provide a seal to prevent water from coming into contact with bare metal exposed by deep scratches.
Don’t be fooled by products that claim to last much longer. You should wax your car every three months to protect the paint and maintain the color and shine.
Most car wax products work better when the surface is cool, so after washing your car, allow it to dry completely and park it in a shady spot. Choose a good quality wax with no abrasives and use a soft, clean cloth to apply the wax. Work in sections and spread the product on evenly. Allow a couple minutes for the wax to haze then buff it with a soft towel using circular motions to restore the shine.
Be careful not to touch areas like rubber door seals and black window trim as the wax will leave white stains on them. Window spray works well for removing wax from these areas.
If you have neglected to wax you car for a long time you may want to have a professional auto body detailing shop buff the car with polishing compound to remove scratches and abrasions.
A much better solution is to have the body shop come to you! A mobile auto body shop can often repair minor dents and scratches in just a few hours so you don’t have the inconvenience of leaving your car at the body shop.
A mobile auto body shop that comes to you is typically cheaper than a traditional body repair shop and the quality of work is just as good, if not better. Mobile auto body shops are also convenient because you don’t have to be without your vehicle while pay for a rental car or arrange other transportation.
Regular washing and waxing will keep your auto paint looking new and shiny while protecting it from harsh weather. A clean car dries quicker as dirt and dust hold moisture, speeding up the corrosion process.
Mike Tompkins is an auto body repair specialist who owns Collision on Wheels, serving consumers and businesses in the Greater Eastside Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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Monday, August 17, 2009
Auto Body Maintenance Tips from Auto Body Repair Expert in Seattle
Due to economic conditions people are keeping their vehicles longer. Proper maintenance will prolong the quality of your car’s paint job and prevent rust and corrosion. Keeping your car looking new also helps when you decide to sell or trade in your car. Here are some tips for maintaining your vehicle:
Wash the Car Regularly
Wash you car at least once a month to remove dirt, salt, dust, bird droppings and bugs that leave permanent stains and cause rust and corrosion over time. Dirt holds moisture which causes damage to the paint job. When a car is clean moisture dries quickly. Pressure washing your car removes the dirt from difficult to reach areas like behind moldings, under the bumper and inside the wheel wells. Take care not to hold the pressure wash jet too close or too long in one area.
Salt build-up in the winter time is especially corrosive; pressure washing the under-body helps remove salt build-up. Pay extra attention to the windshield to remove debris caught by the wiper blades which can scratch the glass when wipers are operating.
Wax the Car
Waxing your car regularly maintains a shiny look and helps to shield the paint from the hot sun and harsh environment. A good quality car wax will protect the car for three to four months. Don’t be fooled by products that claim to last longer; a car should be waxed 3 to 4 times a year to protect and maintain the quality of the paint.
Undercoating and Rust Proofing
In areas where the climate is very humid or where salt is used on the roads in the wintertime, undercoating and rust-proofing helps prevent rust and corrosion. This is not only important maintenance for the paint, but for other areas like the brake system and steering parts that we often take for granted. Excessive rust can cause deterioration of brake parts causing brake lines to burst. Undercoating and rust-proofing prolongs the life of your vehicle.
Repairing Stone Chips, Small Dents and Scratches
Stone chips and scratches can lead to corrosion if they are not repaired quickly. Touch-up paint can be ordered from the dealership to fill in small scratches and stone chips.
Some abrasions will require a multi-step process to repair. Being careful to avoid damage to the clear coat, gently sand the marks with wet sandpaper until they are gone. Use the polishing compound to restore the shine then buff the area with car wax.
Use the same method for minor scratches. First, use the polishing compound; be sure to choose the one with the finest abrasive. Using a circular motion, buff the area until the scratch disappears. Now, apply a think coat of liquid wax onto the area; allow it to haze, then buff with a soft towel.
Professional Auto-Paint Restoration
No matter how hard you work at it, you may not be completely satisfied with the results you get when you attempt to repair scratches or abrasion on your vehicle, but whatever you do will be better than neglecting the damage and allowing it to get worse. Eventually, you will want to take your vehicle to an auto body shop for an exterior make-over and paint job…or will you?
A Convenient, Time-saving Option
How convenient would it be if you could have the auto body shop come to you and fix your car right in your driveway or in the parking lot of your work place? Guess what? You Can! New trends in the auto body collision repair business include a mobile auto body shop that completes these repairs in just a few hours. It is no longer necessary to leave your car at the body shop for a few days just for minor repairs.
Mike Tompkins owns and operates Collision on Wheels in Seattle, Washington. Collision on Wheels is a mobile auto body shop that comes to your home or workplace to perform minor collision repairs, dent repair, scratch repair, paint repair and more. Mike Tompkins serves consumers and business in the Greater Eastside and Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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Wash the Car Regularly
Wash you car at least once a month to remove dirt, salt, dust, bird droppings and bugs that leave permanent stains and cause rust and corrosion over time. Dirt holds moisture which causes damage to the paint job. When a car is clean moisture dries quickly. Pressure washing your car removes the dirt from difficult to reach areas like behind moldings, under the bumper and inside the wheel wells. Take care not to hold the pressure wash jet too close or too long in one area.
Salt build-up in the winter time is especially corrosive; pressure washing the under-body helps remove salt build-up. Pay extra attention to the windshield to remove debris caught by the wiper blades which can scratch the glass when wipers are operating.
Wax the Car
Waxing your car regularly maintains a shiny look and helps to shield the paint from the hot sun and harsh environment. A good quality car wax will protect the car for three to four months. Don’t be fooled by products that claim to last longer; a car should be waxed 3 to 4 times a year to protect and maintain the quality of the paint.
Undercoating and Rust Proofing
In areas where the climate is very humid or where salt is used on the roads in the wintertime, undercoating and rust-proofing helps prevent rust and corrosion. This is not only important maintenance for the paint, but for other areas like the brake system and steering parts that we often take for granted. Excessive rust can cause deterioration of brake parts causing brake lines to burst. Undercoating and rust-proofing prolongs the life of your vehicle.
Repairing Stone Chips, Small Dents and Scratches
Stone chips and scratches can lead to corrosion if they are not repaired quickly. Touch-up paint can be ordered from the dealership to fill in small scratches and stone chips.
Some abrasions will require a multi-step process to repair. Being careful to avoid damage to the clear coat, gently sand the marks with wet sandpaper until they are gone. Use the polishing compound to restore the shine then buff the area with car wax.
Use the same method for minor scratches. First, use the polishing compound; be sure to choose the one with the finest abrasive. Using a circular motion, buff the area until the scratch disappears. Now, apply a think coat of liquid wax onto the area; allow it to haze, then buff with a soft towel.
Professional Auto-Paint Restoration
No matter how hard you work at it, you may not be completely satisfied with the results you get when you attempt to repair scratches or abrasion on your vehicle, but whatever you do will be better than neglecting the damage and allowing it to get worse. Eventually, you will want to take your vehicle to an auto body shop for an exterior make-over and paint job…or will you?
A Convenient, Time-saving Option
How convenient would it be if you could have the auto body shop come to you and fix your car right in your driveway or in the parking lot of your work place? Guess what? You Can! New trends in the auto body collision repair business include a mobile auto body shop that completes these repairs in just a few hours. It is no longer necessary to leave your car at the body shop for a few days just for minor repairs.
Mike Tompkins owns and operates Collision on Wheels in Seattle, Washington. Collision on Wheels is a mobile auto body shop that comes to your home or workplace to perform minor collision repairs, dent repair, scratch repair, paint repair and more. Mike Tompkins serves consumers and business in the Greater Eastside and Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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Auto Body Shops go Mobile in Seattle, Washington: New Trend in Auto Body Dent and Paint Repair
Have you heard about the new trend in the auto body repair industry? The mobile auto body shop offers the convenience of on-site scratch and dent repairs. The concept of the mobile auto body shop, where the service is performed at your home or business, is convenient, time saving and less expensive than the traditional auto body shop.
Most people don’t have the time to take their vehicle to a body shop and leave it for a few days just to have scratches and small dents repaired. This is where the convenience of a mobile auto body shop comes in.
How a Mobile Auto Body Shop Works
With the mobile auto body shop you enjoy the convenience of driving to work and having your vehicle repaired right in the parking lot while you work. By the end of your work day the repairs are complete and you can drive your car home. In fact, some repairs are done within a couple hours so your vehicle is ready when you go to lunch.
A mobile auto body shop is a van equipped with everything the service technician needs to repair minor scratches and dents right in your driveway or at your workplace. You go about your business while they repair football-sized dents, scratches, scrapes and abrasions on your car. This is a great convenience because you don’t have to be without your vehicle for days at a time while it sits at the body shop. A mobile auto body shop is also a great money saver with no need to rent car while yours is in the body shop. The cost is often less than an insurance deductible so you don’t have to file a claim.
Quality of Repair with a Mobile Auto Body Shop
Some people are concerned with the quality of repair that can be done by a mobile auto body shop. Mobile auto body shops have the technology to computer match the color of the paint on your vehicle for a perfect match. There is no reason to sacrifice quality for this convenience. Advanced technology enables a mobile auto shop to be completely portable. They will also work under a tent so they are not disrupting others or damaging nearby property. Another amazing feature is that they work in all weather conditions.
Convenience of a Mobile Auto Body Shop
A mobile auto body shop can complete some repairs in just a couple hours. These same repairs, done in a body shop, would require leaving your vehicle for a day or two. Body shops often focus on the bigger, more expensive jobs while the vehicles in need of minor repairs sit and wait.
Cost of Service by a Mobile Auto Body Shop
A mobile auto body shop typically has less overhead than the traditional auto body shop; therefore, they are able to pass the savings on to the customer. They don’t have to lease a building and expensive equipment, pay utility bills, property insurance or any other costs associated with a building. Everything they need is in their vehicle.
One of the main reasons a customer will use a mobile auto body shop is that most of the minor repairs cost less than an insurance company’s deductible. Most people would rather pay for these small repairs without involving their insurance company because they are concerned about premium increases. They want to remain in good standing with their insurance company in case they need them for something more serious. In the event that repairs are more than the deductible, mobile auto body shops do work with your insurance company.
Mike Tompkins owns and operates Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop in the Seattle, Washington area. Collision on Wheels offers convenient auto body repairs to the general public, fleet managers, city and county vehicles and police cars just to name a few. Mike Tompkins serves consumers and business in the Greater Eastside and Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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Most people don’t have the time to take their vehicle to a body shop and leave it for a few days just to have scratches and small dents repaired. This is where the convenience of a mobile auto body shop comes in.
How a Mobile Auto Body Shop Works
With the mobile auto body shop you enjoy the convenience of driving to work and having your vehicle repaired right in the parking lot while you work. By the end of your work day the repairs are complete and you can drive your car home. In fact, some repairs are done within a couple hours so your vehicle is ready when you go to lunch.
A mobile auto body shop is a van equipped with everything the service technician needs to repair minor scratches and dents right in your driveway or at your workplace. You go about your business while they repair football-sized dents, scratches, scrapes and abrasions on your car. This is a great convenience because you don’t have to be without your vehicle for days at a time while it sits at the body shop. A mobile auto body shop is also a great money saver with no need to rent car while yours is in the body shop. The cost is often less than an insurance deductible so you don’t have to file a claim.
Quality of Repair with a Mobile Auto Body Shop
Some people are concerned with the quality of repair that can be done by a mobile auto body shop. Mobile auto body shops have the technology to computer match the color of the paint on your vehicle for a perfect match. There is no reason to sacrifice quality for this convenience. Advanced technology enables a mobile auto shop to be completely portable. They will also work under a tent so they are not disrupting others or damaging nearby property. Another amazing feature is that they work in all weather conditions.
Convenience of a Mobile Auto Body Shop
A mobile auto body shop can complete some repairs in just a couple hours. These same repairs, done in a body shop, would require leaving your vehicle for a day or two. Body shops often focus on the bigger, more expensive jobs while the vehicles in need of minor repairs sit and wait.
Cost of Service by a Mobile Auto Body Shop
A mobile auto body shop typically has less overhead than the traditional auto body shop; therefore, they are able to pass the savings on to the customer. They don’t have to lease a building and expensive equipment, pay utility bills, property insurance or any other costs associated with a building. Everything they need is in their vehicle.
One of the main reasons a customer will use a mobile auto body shop is that most of the minor repairs cost less than an insurance company’s deductible. Most people would rather pay for these small repairs without involving their insurance company because they are concerned about premium increases. They want to remain in good standing with their insurance company in case they need them for something more serious. In the event that repairs are more than the deductible, mobile auto body shops do work with your insurance company.
Mike Tompkins owns and operates Collision on Wheels, a mobile auto body shop in the Seattle, Washington area. Collision on Wheels offers convenient auto body repairs to the general public, fleet managers, city and county vehicles and police cars just to name a few. Mike Tompkins serves consumers and business in the Greater Eastside and Seattle area, Bellevue, Redmond, Kent, Renton, Woodinville, Lynnwood, Kirkland, Bothell and neighboring cities and communities.
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