Today’s paint systems, mostly waterborne, multi-stage, clearcoat systems, are better than ever. The new paint systems offer extraordinary colors, vivid depth and clarity, extremely high gloss, and new levels of durability.  Still, even with the improvements, new car finishes must be waxed and properly maintained.

The improvements in clearcoat paint technology have started a distressing trend at new car dealerships. Many new car dealers are telling their clients that the paint on their new car is maintenance-free and does not require wax. This could not be further from the truth. While the improved paint technology has created a longer lasting finish, the finish does oxidize and it is not impervious to environmental conditions. It still requires regular care, including a wax or sealant.

New car dealers who don’t preach maintenance-free paintwork seem to go the route of a life-time paint protection package. While not as harmful as suggesting new paint is maintenance-free, a true life-time sealant product is not available. The technology simply does not exist. Think about it. How can a car wax or sealant product with a coating thickness less than one millionth of an inch protect your car for a lifetime, let alone for more than a few months?  It simply can’t.  What you’re really buying with a paint protection package is a maintenance contract.  Please read the fine print before you buy the package.

The best option to protect your cars paint finish is to regurlary apply a wax or paint sealant every few months to ensure you are protecting it from the enviromental elements not to mention this will always bring the shine back out in your paintwork, there are a wide variety of products on the market, while some claim to be the best there is no right or wrong product, premium detailing products will have better durability and shine then those found at your local automotive outlet.

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