ADD VALUE TO YOUR VEHICLE WITH TOP TIPS FROM THE SHINE CENTER EXPERTS AT TURTLE WAX!

1. Paintwork

• Look out for chips - front of the car and sills are prone
• Remove any bird droppings as soon as possible
• Use a Chipstick to stop rust in chips or scratches

2. Washing

• To prevent scratching, use two sponges – one for dirty areas, the other for cleaner parts.
• Drive car briefly afterwards; this will ensure the brakes are dry and prevent corrosion
• Don’t forget to clean the painted areas covered by shut doors, tailgate, boot or bonnet.

3. Waxing and Polishing

• Never apply wax onto surfaces that cannot be easily buffed.
• Ideal waxing temperature is between 13°C - 29°C ( 55°F - 85°F).
• Always apply paste wax in thin coats.
• Soft terry cotton makes perfect polishing cloths.
• Do not apply wax in direct sun on dark finishes, this makes polish and wax removal difficult.
• Only wax a recently washed surface.

4. Wheels & Tyres

• Move car a few feet after cleaning to spot any untreated areas.
• Use trip protectant on the wheelarch plastic when clean.
• To avoid staining the ground, apply Tyre Shine with a cut-down sponge.

5. Exterior Trim

• Use the Protectant before polishing body, and buff off together.
• Spray product on to a cloth when treating areas near glass.
• If shine is too glaring, check product instructions on how to achieve a matte finish.

6. Glass Care

• Drop opening side windows by a couple of inches to clean the top edge
• Glass doesn’t only mean the windows – don’t forget to clean the rear view and side mirrors!

7. Interior/Upholstery

• Once you’ve finished cleaning the seat fabric, make sure you allow time for treatment to dry out.
• To get the headlining back to its best, a coarse decorator’s sponge is the perfect tool.
• Rub an ice pack over chewing gum to make it hard and easier to shift
• Keep cleaner off steering wheel, gearlevel and pedals

8. Convertibles

• Waterproofing needs to be renewed at least once every year
• Don’t leave stains on the roof – tackle them when you spot them
• Use silicone spray on the soft-top’s seals to keep them supple.