| A classic car is a beautiful way to capture a moment | | | | towel, sheepskin chamois or cotton detailing cloths to |
| in history. Turn back the hands of time for your | | | | dry your car's surface for a smooth, flawless finish. |
| one-of-a-kind ride with the right classic car care | | | | Inspect your classic car for stubborn grime. Often |
| regimen. Proper exterior maintenance adds years of | | | | stubborn grime such as tree sap, bird droppings or |
| enjoyment to your classic car or truck. Some classic | | | | bug residue remains after you wash the car. Use |
| car owners pay a professional to wash their | | | | detailing clay to pull the grime off the surface of your |
| invaluable ride. Others prefer the pleasure of cleaning | | | | car without scratching the paint. A lubricating spray is |
| their classic cars themselves. When you wash your | | | | used to protect the paint, then the clay is applied to |
| own classic car, you become intimately familiar with | | | | get rid of the grit. Special solvents are also used to |
| every inch of your investment. Either way, keeping | | | | get rid of stubborn contaminants. |
| your vehicle well-maintained ensures your classic will | | | | Assess the condition of your paint. If your car's |
| be in top shape for years to come. | | | | surface still looks dull, you may need to get rid of old |
| Use the right tools to wash your classic car. A classic | | | | oxidized paint. Three ways to revamp your car's |
| car wash starts with plenty of water, a 5 gallon | | | | paint are car cleaner, polish or rubbing compound. |
| bucket and the proper cleaning products. Use a | | | | Polish is the first step as it removes the smallest |
| paint-safe microfiber or cotton washing mitt with car | | | | amount of paint. Discuss using a cleaner or rubbing |
| wash specially designed for classic cars. Choose a | | | | compound with a professional before trying it |
| non-detergent, pH balanced car wash formula so you | | | | yourself. |
| don't strip off the wax. A gentle car wash is safe | | | | Get your shine on with wax. Besides making your |
| enough to use on all painted surfaces along with | | | | classic car shiny, classic car polish also protects the |
| plastic, rubber and vinyl components. | | | | vehicle's paint. Carnauba wax gives you a rich shine |
| Always dry your classic car. If you don't dry your | | | | that lasts up to three months. Paint sealants are not |
| classic car, water spots form and cause mineral | | | | quite as shiny but the protection lasts for up to six |
| deposits to form on the paint. Use a paint safe drying | | | | months. |