| I have had customer say to me "my car has a clear | | | | There are basically two types of paint protection. |
| coat on the paint and does not need waxing." This | | | | They are sealants and waxes. Sealants have a |
| cannot be any further from the truth. The clear coat | | | | different bonding process than wax and will last |
| is part of the paint process used on most cars and | | | | longer than wax. Both offer excellent protection and |
| trucks manufactured since the early 1990's. The first | | | | can be applied as a liquid or paste. Whether you |
| coat of paint is the pigment. It goes on flat and has | | | | choose to use a sealant or wax, both should be |
| no protection or durability. The clear coat, which is | | | | re-applied every six to nine months. Car dealers also |
| also paint, will make the pigment look transparent and | | | | offer paint protection packages. If you purchase a |
| make the pigment appear to have a deep shine. | | | | dealer paint protection package, you will find that |
| Pre-1990's and some newer autos consist of a single | | | | your contract requires you to have the product |
| stage paint system, where the gloss and hardener is | | | | re-applied at specified periods to maintain the |
| mixed with the pigment. Neither of these paint | | | | warranty. Having a detailer apply a good quality wax |
| systems come protected from the manufacturer and | | | | or sealant on a regular basis will keep your vehicle |
| must be waxed or sealed to protect them from the | | | | looking new. If you choose to sell or trade in the |
| sun's ultraviolet rays, pollution and other harmful | | | | vehicle, a well-kept paint job will add value. |
| elements. | | | | |