TIPS & ADVICE
 Auto Care Collision Tips

How to Care for Your Refinished Vehicle:

A few simple tips will help you preserve the beauty of your car's new finish.

  • Do not use a commercial car wash for 30 days after refinishing
  • Always wash with cold water and commercially available car wash soaps
  • Wash in the shade, and dry it with a soft towel
  • Never dry-wipe to remove dust or loose dirt
  • Avoid temperature extremes by parking indoors whenever possible
  • Regularly examine finish for paint chips and repair them as soon as possible
  • Avoid parking near factories, since heavy smoke and pollutants can result in paint damage
  • Rinse off bird droppings, gasoline and other automotive fluids as quickly as possible with water
  • Brush off ice and snow from painted surfaces--never scrape it off!
  • Avoid the use of wax or polish for the first 60 days after refinishing