DETAILING ADVICE AND FAQ

Paint Questions:

  
1. What is clear coat paint?

2. Why are clear coat finishes "Scratch Sensitive"?

3. How can I tell if I have a clear coat finish?

4. Can a clear coat paint oxidize?

5. Can a clear coat fade?

6. Can a clear coat become dull?
  

Paint Care Frequently Asked Questions:

  
1. How can I prevent oxidation?

2. Should I prep my paint before waxing?

3. How do I perform a Surface Evaluation?

4. How can I remove fresh stains, water spots, and smears on my car's finish?

5. Does Meguiar's make a product that will fill-in and hide swirls and fine scratches in my car's paint?

6. Does Meguiar’s make a product that will fill-in and hide deep scratches in my car’s paint?

7. What's the difference between polish and wax? (Meguiar's 5-Step Paint Care Cycle)

8. What's the best advise Meguiar's has to offer me for my brand new car, truck, or s.u.v.?

9. What's the best wax Meguiar's has to offer me for my brand new car, truck, or s.u.v.?

10. How soon can I wax my new car?

11. How do I remove the rough feeling from my paint?

12. How can I remove below surface defects like chemical etching, swirls, and scratches?
 

Swirl Marks

   
1. What causes swirl marks?

2. How do I remove swirl marks?
  

Wheels and Tires

   
1. Which Meguiar's products should I use on my tires?

2. What is the best and safest way to clean my wheels?