I recently bought a dark green 94 Camry. The paint on it was heavily oxidized. While polishing it out with cleaner wax I relized it didn't have any clearcoat on it as the green paint was coming off on the applicator pad. After waxing, the paint is now looking flawless! Since a new paint job is beyond my means at the moment I need to make sure the current paint stays shiny and protected (from the Arizona heat!) as long as possible. Any suggestions, anyone?
I recently bought a dark green 94 Camry. The paint on it was heavily oxidized. While polishing it out with cleaner wax I relized it didn't have any clearcoat on it as the green paint was coming off on the applicator pad. After waxing, the paint is now looking flawless! Since a new paint job is beyond my means at the moment I need to make sure the current paint stays shiny and protected (from the Arizona heat!) as long as possible. Any suggestions, anyone?
Most single-stage paints are made of the same stuff as clearcoated paints; acrylic urethane. So, the care and maintenance of the paint is the same.
However, if it is two-stage paint and the clear has worn off (not likely if your paint looks great), you are dealing soley with the base coat which is ultra-thin and it will be gone soon.
Assuming it's single-stage acrylic urethane, just keep it washed and waxed (clay and polish as needed) and you'll be fine.
Also, dont' let anyone bash your paint job! There are people out there who will tell you that since you have no clearcoat, you're paint's not protected, etc. etc. They are flat out wrong. Acrylic urethane is acrylic urethane; one has pigment, one doesn't. They are both just as prone to oxidation, scuffs, scratches, etc. However, you may be slightly more prone to fading, as clearcoats 'claim' to have UV protection (I'm not sure that's been proven).
Something that's given single-stage paint jobs a bad name is the $99 paint job, which is usually single-stage. It's not a bad paint job because it's single stage...it's a bad paint job because it's $99!!!
Most single-stage paints are made of the same stuff as clearcoated paints; acrylic urethane. So, the care and maintenance of the paint is the same.
However, if it is two-stage paint and the clear has worn off (not likely if your paint looks great), you are dealing soley with the base coat which is ultra-thin and it will be gone soon.
Assuming it's single-stage acrylic urethane, just keep it washed and waxed (clay and polish as needed) and you'll be fine.
Also, dont' let anyone bash your paint job! There are people out there who will tell you that since you have no clearcoat, you're paint's not protected, etc. etc. They are flat out wrong. Acrylic urethane is acrylic urethane; one has pigment, one doesn't. They are both just as prone to oxidation, scuffs, scratches, etc. However, you may be slightly more prone to fading, as clearcoats 'claim' to have UV protection (I'm not sure that's been proven).
Something that's given single-stage paint jobs a bad name is the $99 paint job, which is usually single-stage. It's not a bad paint job because it's single stage...it's a bad paint job because it's $99!!!
Nicely put! Plenty of useful information. I don't think it's one of those $99 paint jobs. As I've heard, even some factory pain jobs are single stage! Can you recommend me a brand/type of wax that's good for single stage paints?
Nicely put! Plenty of useful information. I don't think it's one of those $99 paint jobs. As I've heard, even some factory pain jobs are single stage! Can you recommend me a brand/type of wax that's good for single stage paints?
Yes, some factory paint jobs are single-stage. Also, my buddy owns and runs a custom body shop...he says the absolute blackest black is attained with single-stage paint.
Wax? Again, no different than wax for two-stage paint. There are tons of products out there, and tons of people that say their's is the best.
Try the stuff I sell. Easy on, easy off, no stains, great carnauba shine, wax in direct sunlight if you like. It doesn't get any easier. Money-back guarantee too.
Yes, some factory paint jobs are single-stage. Also, my buddy owns and runs a custom body shop...he says the absolute blackest black is attained with single-stage paint.
Wax? Again, no different than wax for two-stage paint. There are tons of products out there, and tons of people that say their's is the best.
Try the stuff I sell. Easy on, easy off, no stains, great carnauba shine, wax in direct sunlight if you like. It doesn't get any easier. Money-back guarantee too.
Cheers
Hey, nice videos on your website. I especially liked the one where you cleared a foggy headlamp with polishing wax. I didn't know you could do that. By the way, how long do these wax last? I mean, how often should I wax my car? My car is almost never under a shade and the temperature here can easily go over 100F.
Hey, nice videos on your website. I especially liked the one where you cleared a foggy headlamp with polishing wax. I didn't know you could do that. By the way, how long do these wax last? I mean, how often should I wax my car? My car is almost never under a shade and the temperature here can easily go over 100F.
Thanks for your help!
SYSTEM ONE prides itself in providing the least amount of products to get the job done. Other companies will tell you that you need a 'special' polish to take care of headlights; this is simply not true. It's just clever marketing to sell more products.
Wax as often as you like! I do my truck every 8 weeks or so. I could stretch it to 12, but it's so easy to apply, that I don't wait that long.
How long the wax lasts will vary. If a vehicle is garaged and not exposed to that much dirt, it will last longer. If the car sits outside and gets very dirty, it won't last as long. Also, harsh detergents will strip the wax off, so use a quality car wash soap.
On my site I show wax being applied to a wet vehicle. I use this process as a 'maintenance' procedure for follow-up waxes. If you are starting from scratch (no wax), applying it to a clean dry vehicle will give you the best results.
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There are tons of products out there, and tons of people that say their's is the best.
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