At Mango Kar Dynamix, our “Gold Detailing Package” includes a car polish and wax! So the first question asked of clients before commencing the job is, “Do you have a shaded area for the vehicle to be parked under?” Almost 50% of the time, the answer is “no”! So now we face a challenge. Good quality car cleaning and detailing products that you can purchase from an auto store will have written information about the “Directions for Use”. So take time to read the bottle before purchasing the product because you should find written Use product in a cool and shaded area, or, Use on cool surface!
When glass is hot, it can be very frustrating trying to clean windows because the glass cleaner evaporates so quickly. In direct sunlight, the same problem happens with hot paintwork. When you wipe the polish over the car, it will immediately start to dry. Your polishing rag or application pad will grip and drag across the bodywork as if you have suddenly put the brakes on. So now the polish has become ineffective and can’t add a protective coating to the paintwork! And it will be just as difficult removing the polish off the paintwork.
The ideal conditions for an effective car polish is to do it in the shade, and preferably when the temperature of the day has dropped. It’s not always possible to have both of those ideal conditions, but having at least one of those will assist you greatly. And that is the same for us too when detailing after a client’s car. Our goal is to provide a vehicle with adequate protection from the various harsh weather elements found here on the Gold Coast! Keep in mind too that the actual condition of the paintwork on your car will determine the end result. In cases where sun and weather damage has affected the paintwork, you will need to apply a cutting compound before you use the polish.