What to do with my car?
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Just looking for a bit of advice. My car is on a 52 plate and teh paintwork isn't brilliant to be honest - people obviously haven't looked after it before me.
There's a coupe of minor chips, a couple of scratches, swirl marks on the bonnet, tar stuck to the front end which I can't seem to shift and there's some sort of mark down the side - perhaps bird dripping that's been left on too long.
Anyway, I'd like to get the car back to it's best because it's a very nice colour when it's shining away in the sun. How's best to do this do you think?
I'm thinking that if I take it to a pro detailer to try and get it back to looking decent again then I can go from there?
PS - I'm new to this so could someone please explain what exactly wax/sealant does?
There's a coupe of minor chips, a couple of scratches, swirl marks on the bonnet, tar stuck to the front end which I can't seem to shift and there's some sort of mark down the side - perhaps bird dripping that's been left on too long.
Anyway, I'd like to get the car back to it's best because it's a very nice colour when it's shining away in the sun. How's best to do this do you think?
I'm thinking that if I take it to a pro detailer to try and get it back to looking decent again then I can go from there?
PS - I'm new to this so could someone please explain what exactly wax/sealant does?
Wax/sealant is just a term given to paint protection products.
Waxes tend to be more natural in composition and often paste-like in texture, sealants tend to be more synthetic and often a liquid. They both do the same thing, protect the paint and maybe add a bit of extra depth and shine to the look of the paint.
Your car needs a decent amount of prep. The chips need filling, the swirls need machining out and the tar can simply be removed with a tar remover, cleanser or polish (a clay bar could also work).
You just need to decide how much you want to do yourself.
Waxes tend to be more natural in composition and often paste-like in texture, sealants tend to be more synthetic and often a liquid. They both do the same thing, protect the paint and maybe add a bit of extra depth and shine to the look of the paint.
Your car needs a decent amount of prep. The chips need filling, the swirls need machining out and the tar can simply be removed with a tar remover, cleanser or polish (a clay bar could also work).
You just need to decide how much you want to do yourself.
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