Polish the imperfections right out of your new paint job.
It can be tempting to want to polish your car soon after getting it repainted, especially if you are the type of person that appreciates a smooth, sleek coat of paint. There are drawbacks to doing this, though, because a fresh paint job needs time to set and harden. Polishing with a heavy hand or using abrasive polish may do more harm than good and, in the process, may void any warranty you have. There is a way, however, to polish your fresh paint job with great results.
Instructions
1. Wait a minimum of 48 hours after painting before attempting to polish your car's finish. New paint is very soft and this waiting period allows for preliminary hardening to occur.
2. Mix up the soap and water solution in the bucket using one capful of car wash liquid per gallon of water. It is ideal to use warm water, but water from the outside tap will work fine. After mixing the solution together, fill the spray bottle.
3. Spread the water-based car polish on a small area, starting on the top of the car, and spray the area liberally with the soap and water solution. Turn the wet sander on low and use slow, wide strokes with very light pressure to polish. It is helpful to have a friend continually spray the area with the soap solution while you are polishing to prevent too much friction.
4. Continue following this same process on the rest of the car, leaving the trunk and hood for last. Be sure to continually spray with soap and water solution to keep the paint wet.
5. Rinse the car well with fresh water from a bucket or the hose, starting from the top of the car. This will remove excess polish, paint flakes and other debris. It is essential to rinse from the top in order to avoid washing contaminants back on the clean areas of the vehicle.
6. Dry the vehicle using the chamois or other lint-free drying cloths. Work quickly and use a large circular motion. After the car is completely dry, use a separate cloth to lightly buff to a high-gloss shine.
