Decontaminating Your Vehicle

Sealants, waxes and coatings are designed to adhere to a bare painted surface, contaminants interfere with the performance of your protection. Furthermore, polishing a vehicle that hasn’t been decontaminated can result in even more damage than you started out with.

1. Thoroughly wash your vehicle with a balanced, ph neutral shampoo free of glossing agents or protective polymers.
2. Dry your vehicle and apply an iron remover such a Iron-X from CarPro. This may take several applications until all iron oxide particles are removed. You’ll see the product working as it turns purple when in contact with the particles.
3. Using an automotive clay lubricant, gently use a clay bar, towel, or pad, to remove the remaining contaminants. You’ll be able to feel and hear the paint getting smoother. Remember to wash out your clay towel or pad frequently, and kneed your clay bar after every panel.
4. The final step should be wiping down your painted surfaces with an oil and residue remover. Eraser, another CarPro product, offers the perfect solution for this.

Now your paint is ready to be polished, sealed, or waxed! This process is crucial to maintaining your vehicles appearance and should be done at a minimum of twice per year.