exteriors Archives - Next powered by EA Detailer https://www.eadetailer.com/tag/exteriors/ - Premium Auto Detailing, Restoration and Protection Boutique Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:05:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 https://www.eadetailer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/cropped-Favicon_1-32x32.png exteriors Archives - Next powered by EA Detailer https://www.eadetailer.com/tag/exteriors/ 32 32 The Essential Knowledge of your Car Clear Coat https://www.eadetailer.com/essential-knowledge-car-clear-coat/ Mon, 29 Jul 2019 06:05:57 +0000 https://www.eadetailer.com/?p=10257 What is a clear coat? Clear coat is simply a layer of clear resin that is applied over colored resin. Almost 95 percent of all vehicles manufactured today have a clear coat finish. Here, we’ll have a cross sectional diagram to explain the different layers. Contrary to popular belief, car…

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What is a clear coat? Clear coat is simply a layer of clear resin that is applied over colored resin. Almost 95 percent of all vehicles manufactured today have a clear coat finish. Here, we’ll have a cross sectional diagram to explain the different layers.

Contrary to popular belief, car detailing is required periodically, even if a car has been painted with clear coat, in order to keep it in a pristine condition. It is easy to spot the difference between cars that has been detailed regularly against one that isn’t although both have a clear coat finish.

After introducing a layer of car coat on your car, it not only makes it look shinier and more glamorous, it also creates a wetter and deeper color on the car. However, there are other functional advantages that are of greater importance. One major advantage is that this coat provides protection from the sun and ultraviolet ray that causes the car paint to fade. Therefore, your car paint appears new and bright for a longer period of time. In addition, shallow surface defects and spotting caused by acid rain can be buffed out without damaging the paint.

Maintenance of Clear Coat

Clear coat finishes are harder and more resistant to oxidation. However, our auto artisans are very careful not to use abrasive rubbing or polishing compounds on them.

Since the clear coat has no color, it can’t fade or lose brightness, but depending on the environment to which the car is exposed, the clear coat can become dull. This fading occurs slowly and you might not notice any change on a day-to-day basis.

Surface contaminants such as acid rain, rain dust, airborne pollutants, bird droppings, bug splatter and industrial fallout can cause clear coat finishes to look faded. This is because as these contaminants accumulate on the surface of the car, the reflective quality of the finish gets reduced. Which in turn causes the gloss to diminish and the paint to look dull. You can prevent this by removing the fresh contaminants and by washing your car periodically with a premium car wash solution.

You can also eliminate built up contaminants by waxing your car and restore your car’s smooth-as-glass surface. At EA Detailer, we ensure that quality products such as Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer, Glass Polish Professional and our latest product, Sonax CC36 Ceramic Coating are used on the car and your car’s outlook will be looking new.

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Is it necessary for Professional Car Grooming Detailing Services? https://www.eadetailer.com/is-it-necessary-for-professional-car-grooming-detailing-services/ Wed, 26 Jun 2019 05:01:07 +0000 https://www.eadetailer.com/?p=10079 Car grooming / detailing is necessary and highly recommended to keep your car looking fresh out of the showroom as regular as possible. Such service helps in reducing wear and tear of the external and internal components of your car. Periodic washing and detailing will help keep your car neat,…

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Car grooming / detailing is necessary and highly recommended to keep your car looking fresh out of the showroom as regular as possible. Such service helps in reducing wear and tear of the external and internal components of your car. Periodic washing and detailing will help keep your car neat, especially during those special occasions.

2 options are generally available for car owners like yourself : DIY or Professional help.

Which option would you go for?

DIY CAR GROOMING

DIY car grooming is you can save money by hands-on yourself. Buying the necessary products and spending X number of hours on your vehicle is the general basis to carry out the process.

Professional services tend to cost more as you get more specialized grooming services ; inclusive of products that are only available for professional detailers purchase and usage.

Keeping your car neat, and properly cleaned up constantly will be a day-to-day job and the most basic practice. Anyone can perform basic exterior and interior cleaning, which is extremely helpful for keeping your car looking sharp at all times. You can even learn some basic detailing techniques while you are at it!

A more involved experience.

This is perhaps the most compelling reason why car enthusiasts stick with DIY grooming. Grooming your car by yourself is a very involving experience, just like performing other maintenance by dipping your hands wet into a basin of water. Nothing is more intimate than doing the work needed for your car with your own hands. It simply enriches the experience of owning a car.

PROFESSIONAL CAR GROOMING

The main selling point for getting professional car grooming / detailing services is to have your vehicle being worked on by specialists. People who work in car detailing companies are trained in washing and detailing cars. They are capable of handling with care, and they can spot, found the cleanliness possibility for both inside and outside of your vehicle.

At car detailing premises, you can see right away an array of tools inside. Examples are high-pressure water nozzles, waxes, carpet cleaners, vacuums, and buff machines etc. These tools help in providing a more extensive grooming for all parts of your vehicle. It would be very impractical to own these tools, unless you own a bunch of cars and you want to maintain them all by yourself. Also, it takes skill and experience to be able to handle and utilise specialized equipment as such.

Time savings on Grooming

This is one of the most valuable perks that you can get for professional grooming services. While you can always do the grooming yourself, it consumes a lot of time. This can be quite impractical if you are working on a tight schedule. In addition, you will more likely than not spend more time completing the task than professional groomers would. Getting professional car grooming is very convenient. The pros will do the work for you while you wait or do other important things.

In conclusion, there is no right or wrong option when it comes to car grooming. You can always learn how to groom the car yourself, getting your hands dirty from time to time like any real car guy would. At the same time, you can always ask the help of professionals if you either have little time in your hands or you want your car to receive some extra TLC.


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Getting to know more about Paint Protection Film https://www.eadetailer.com/getting-to-know-more-about-paint-protection-film/ Sat, 24 Nov 2018 08:54:34 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=96 You are about to purchase a new vehicle, and you want it to keep looking like it does on the first day. In order for that to happen, your car will need to have some protection, something guarding it from the forces of nature that decimates the vehicle’s appearance. You’ve…

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You are about to purchase a new vehicle, and you want it to keep looking like it does on the first day. In order for that to happen, your car will need to have some protection, something guarding it from the forces of nature that decimates the vehicle’s appearance. You’ve heard about protective films, or something called a “Clear Bra,” but the details are not readily available.

Well, it is time for a formal introduction:

Car Buyer, meet Car-Protection.

And here’s what you should know about Automotive Paint Protection Film.

WHAT PAINT PROTECTION FILM DOES FOR YOUR CAR

Automotive Protective Films go by many different names: Clear Bra, Clear Mask, Invisible Shield, Clear Wrap, Rock Chip Protection, Car Scratch Protective Film, etc. The most common terms for car protective films are simply Paint Protection Film and Clear Bra.

Car Paint Protection Film is the most comprehensive form of defence you can establish between your car and those that are able to damage your car’s appearance. Because of the Paint Protection Film’s high impact resistance, its application will protect the paint from chips and scratches caused by rocks and road debris. The urethane film is resistant to corrosion and acidic contaminants, which means that it will create a line of defence from chemical stains and etching caused by bird droppings, bug splatter, mineral deposits and acid rain. It does not oxidize with exposure to the sun, and it will guard the paint from fading caused by UV rays.

The top layer of a quality film is made up of elastomeric polymers that returns to their natural shape after being stretched or disfigured, giving the film a “self-healing” property. That means when light scratches are inflicted in the film, it absorbs the damage and returns to the texture and properties it had before the incident.

With that in mind, applying a quality Protection Film is something you can do today in order to maintain the look and quality of your car’s paint for years to come.

Now, let’s remember, while Paint Protection Film is powerful and its benefits are numerous, it is not a cure-all when it comes to keeping shiny cars shiny. Nothing will make your car bullet proof. There are rocks that can puncture the Film. If bird droppings or bug splatter are allowed to sit on film for a long period of time, it can and will damage the film.

After applying Paint Protection Film, you will still have to maintain your car.

There is no perfect solution for an unending gloss, and that is not what Paint Protection Film promises. Rather, Paint Protection Film promises that after application, when the forces of nature fight against the depth and clarity of your car’s paint, the paint will fight back.

You will add value to your car by protecting it from damage you could not have avoided otherwise. In the words, Paint Protection Film keeps your car looking better for a longer period of time.

THE TECHNOLOGY AND PROPERTIES OF PAINT PROTECTION FILM

If you’re going to wrap something around your fine new vehicle, you’ll want to know what it is exactly. Let’s discuss a little bit more about what’s inside a sheet of Paint Protection Film. The key ingredient is urethane, a powerful and versatile polymer made from carbamate links. As a compound, it has unique attributes: It is lightweight and transparent, similar to plastic.

However, unlike plastic, it is not brittle or susceptible to tears and cracks. It has a high resistance to impact, abrasion, and corrosion. It is also incredibly flexible, and can return to its natural shape after being stretched or disfigured.

The applications of urethane as a polymer are broad, but today we are talking about your car, and for the benefit of your car, urethane serves as a central ingredient in a clear film around 6-8 mils (0.006 – 0.008 inches) thick.

In addition to the central layer made up of urethane (or polyurethane), a quality Paint Protection Film has at least two other layers.

First, the top is lined with clear coat made up of elastomeric polymers. This is the part that enables a good film to heal itself from small scratches. But it does much more. The clear coat on a good film will have a low surface energy, which prevents organic compounds, like bugs or bird droppings, from bonding with the film.

Second, the bottom is lined with an acrylic adhesive that is designed to be:

  • Flexible, so that it can be stretched and wrapped around every contour or your vehicle
  • Durable, so that the film will not detach over time
  • Invisible, so that it will not affect the look of the paint.

DRIVE PROTECTED

So when it comes to keeping your new vehicle looking new, Paint Protection Film is the most comprehensive and longest-lasting solution. If you have additional questions, browse some of our Paint Protection Film blog posts. Fill out our contact form if you have any questions or if you are ready to schedule an appointment.

You’ve now been formally introduced to Paint Protection Film. We hope this is just the beginning of a long and rewarding friendship!

Reach out to us now and experience Paint Protection Film!
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What do You know about Water Stains on Your Car Exterior Surface? https://www.eadetailer.com/what-do-you-know-about-water-stains-on-your-car-exterior-surface/ Tue, 13 Mar 2018 08:19:51 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=89 One common issue we see in our professional detailing service is water stains on the vehicle exterior surface. Improper methods of removing water stains often result in damages to the paintwork of a vehicle such as swirlmarks and scratches. There are various types of water stained marks. Similar process steps…

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One common issue we see in our professional detailing service is water stains on the vehicle exterior surface. Improper methods of removing water stains often result in damages to the paintwork of a vehicle such as swirlmarks and scratches.

There are various types of water stained marks. Similar process steps are generally carried out in treating different types of water stain marks; in some cases some special additional steps will be needed to deal with more persistent types of water stains.

Water Stains #1: Caused by Mineral and Dirt Deposits 

Mineral and dirt deposits comprise the first category of water stains. These are mostly a result of trace minerals present in rain, sprinkler systems or in the car cleaning water, which remains to your vehicle exterior surface when it is washed but not dried off.

Water Stains #2: Caused by From Corrosive Liquids

This type of water stains refers to etchings or craters that appear in the paint due to some corrosive liquids such as aircon water discharge coming in contact with the car surface, which can detoriation of the car paint and even the lacquer.

To maintain the good finish, use the method described below to remove water stains from your car. While using your hands can take longer, the result is far more pleasing to the eye than what the other mechanical methods can achieve.

Steps For Removing Possible Water Stain Marks

  1. Wash the car thoroughly so mineral deposits on its surface loosen and rinse off.
  2. Make a careful visual inspection of the car surface to ascertain the presence of water spots. If needed, fluorescent bulbs can highlight spots that regular lighting does not reveal.
  3. Use detailing clay to rub the surface of the car. The clay will loosen the contaminants and carry them off. Remember to use fresh sides of the clay at regular intervals. You will need to knead the clay when it becomes dirty to expose fresh clay.
  4. Use of a mineral deposit remover may remove the spots if they are sitting on the surface of the paint. If the water stains have gone into the car’s paint, a simple chemical treatment of such will not remove them.
  5. Machine Polishing or Compounding may be needed to remove the water spots, or to correct the damage caused to the paint by chemical etching. In the worst cases, wet sanding may be required.

Prevent / Minimise Future Water Stain Marks

Applying a ceramic coating to the car’s surface will help to protect and increase your vehicle’s paintwork condition from any future water stains from dirt or biological matter. Ceramic coatings, glass coatings have hydrophobic self cleaning properties, meaning water will not sit on the car exterior surface. If any water stain marks remain, they will be on the coating and not your paint. That’s great news for vehicle owners or car enthusiasts who want that new car shine even after a rain storm.

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Everything you need to know about Paint Protection Film (Part 3 of 3) https://www.eadetailer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paint-protection-film-part-3-of-3/ Thu, 04 Jan 2018 00:33:07 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=104 What are the Potential Downfalls for PPF? After being properly applied, Paint Protection Film is invisible to the naked eye and does not inhibit the depth and clarity of your factory paint. But what about over time? If you’ve done some reading around the Internet, you may have encountered individuals…

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What are the Potential Downfalls for PPF?

After being properly applied, Paint Protection Film is invisible to the naked eye and does not inhibit the depth and clarity of your factory paint. But what about over time? If you’ve done some reading around the Internet, you may have encountered individuals documenting defects that have appeared in their Paint Protection Film after a certain amount of time. In particular, some people who have purchased an after-market Paint Protection Film have noted yellowing, blistering, and peeling. For you to make an informed decision, it’s important to know what’s behind each of these de generations and what you’ll need to do to avoid them.

Yellowing

An early complaint against Paint Protection Film was that after time it began turning yellow, which, of course, has a significant impact on the look of a vehicle’s paint, especially for white cars. This complaint was particularly prevalent when Paint Protection Films first started being applied to consumer automobiles. After researching the matter, film manufacturing companies found that the yellowing effect came from the adhesive that was used to bind a film to the body of a car. UV exposure was oxidizing the adhesive, which lead to discoloration.

Upon this discovery, companies began researching alternative adhesives, and began using the acrylic adhesives that are found on most Paint Protection Films today. This newly developed adhesive is UV resistant, and will not oxidize or discolor. This effectively resolved the discoloration concern for Paint Protection Film. Today, if you put a sub-standard film on your car, it may use an inferior adhesive and lead to discoloration. But all quality professional film manufacturers uses a more recently developed adhesive that does not discolour due to UV exposure.

Blistering

A Paint Protection Film is said to “blister” when small air bubbles are found underneath the film. The blistering effect has everything to do with the quality of application. Typically, an air bubble occurs because a contaminant is trapped under the film, creating separation between the body of the vehicle and the Paint Protection Film.

Overtime this can lead to growing bubbles under the film. A proper application process includes hairsplitting attention to the vehicle’s surface before any film touches paint. This includes washing, claying, and polishing. Moreover, a professional application center creates a controlled environment where the air can be filtered to remove contaminants that could potentially get trapped underneath the film. Thus, a sub-par film and unprofessional application can lead to blistering. But when a quality film is properly applied by an experienced technician, the risk is at most very minimal.

Peeling

Peeling is, of course, when the edges of a film begin to peel away from the paint. It can result from a sub-standard film or unprofessional application, but it is often the result of improper care. Specifically, if you are using a pressure wash to clean a car with Paint Protection Film, it is important to stay at least 12 inches away from the film, and particularly from any exposed edges. If a pressure washer is directed at the edge of a Paint Protection Film, it can begin lifting the film, which leads to peeling.

In sum, the complaints against Paint Protection Film do arise from real-world situations. However, as we have outlined, these situations have specific causes that can be averted. If you purchase a high quality film (like Xpel, 3M, CrystGard), have it installed at a reputable shop, and properly care for your protected vehicle, then the risk of defects like yellowing, blistering, or peeling are next to none. And if any of those things do occur, you will be covered by a ten year manufacturers warranty.

Summing It Up: Drive Protected

So when it comes to keeping your new vehicle looking new, Paint Protection Film is the most comprehensive and longest-lasting solution.

If you have additional questions, look over our Frequently Asked Questions(Coming soon) or browse some of our Paint Protection Film blog posts.

Reach out to us now and experience Paint Protection Film!
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Everything you need to know about Paint Protection Film (Part 2 of 3) https://www.eadetailer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paint-protection-film-part-2-of-3/ Thu, 21 Dec 2017 11:12:50 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=106 What is Paint Protection Film? If you’re going to wrap something around your fine new vehicle, you’ll want to know not only where it came from, but what it is exactly. Let’s talk a little bit more about what’s inside a sheet of Paint Protection Film. The key ingredient is…

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What is Paint Protection Film?

If you’re going to wrap something around your fine new vehicle, you’ll want to know not only where it came from, but what it is exactly. Let’s talk a little bit more about what’s inside a sheet of Paint Protection Film. The key ingredient is urethane, a powerful and versatile polymer made from carbamate links. As a compound, it has unique attributes: It is lightweight and transparent, like plastic. But unlike plastic it is not brittle or susceptible to tears and cracks. It has a high resistance to impact, abrasion, and corrosion. It is also incredibly flexible, and can return to its natural shape after being stretched or disfigured.

Given the polymer’s diverse and advantageous attributes, it has a wide variety of industrial and recreational applications. Urethane is used in the household caulk with which you line your bathroom tiles, because it seals spaces from moisture and prevents the growth of mildew or fungus. It can also be found coating boats and underwater cables to prevent damage. It is used in various sporting equipment parts, from football pads to surfboard fins. Its strength and resistance to wear and tear makes it an ideal component for manufacturing and mining equipment. As we mentioned earlier, urethane is still used to protect various parts of military and aerospace equipment.

The applications of urethane as a polymer are broad, but today we are talking about your car, and for the benefit of your car, urethane serves as a central ingredient in a clear film around 8 mils (0.008 inches) thick.

In addition to the central layer made up of urethane (or polyurethane), a quality Paint Protection Film has at least two other layers. First, the top is lined with clear coat made up of elastomeric polymers. As we mentioned above, this is the part that enables a good film to heal itself from small scratches. But it does much more. The clear coat on a good film will have a low surface energy, which prevents organic compounds, like bugs or bird droppings, from bonding with the film.

Second, the bottom is lined with an acrylic adhesive that is designed to be flexible, so that it can be stretched and wrapped around every contour or your vehicle; durable, so that the film will not detach over time; and invisible, so that it will not affect the look of the paint.

What is the difference about Paint Protection Films compared to Ceramic Coating?

Paint Protection Films are durable, much clearer, easier to install, have hydrophobic and self-healing top coat at the same time. Hydrophobic coat makes the film stain-resistant. It also is a solution that is of physical material that provides a much higher protection to your car painted body surface.

Using only TPU film, we will be able to control colors and patterns of TPU films using the same technology. Our technologies make our products unique and our films stand out by quality and competitive pricing.

Reach out to us now and experience Paint Protection Film!
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Everything you need to know about Paint Protection Film (Part 1 of 3) https://www.eadetailer.com/everything-you-need-to-know-about-paint-protection-film-part-1-of-3/ Wed, 06 Dec 2017 09:18:13 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=114 The History Paint Protection Film, Clear Mask, Invisible Shield, Clear Wrap, Rock Chip Protection, Car Scratch Protective Film, Clear Bra are all the most common terms for car protective films. Car Paint Protection Film is the most comprehensive form of defense you can establish between your car and all that…

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The History

Paint Protection Film, Clear Mask, Invisible Shield, Clear Wrap, Rock Chip Protection, Car Scratch Protective Film, Clear Bra are all the most common terms for car protective films.

Car Paint Protection Film is the most comprehensive form of defense you can establish between your car and all that can damage your car’s appearance. Because of Paint Protection Film’s high impact resistance, its application will protect your paint from chips and scratches caused by rocks and road debris. The urethane film is resistant to corrosion and acidic contaminants, meaning that it creates a line of defense from chemical stains and etching caused by bird droppings, bug splatter, or mineral deposits and acid rain. It does not oxidize with exposure to the sun, and will guard your paint from fading caused by UV rays. The top layer of a quality film is made up of elastomeric polymers that return to their natural shape after being stretched or disfigured, giving the film a “self-healing” property. That means when light scratches are inflicted in the film, it absorbs the damage and returns to the texture and properties it had before the incident.

Where Did Paint Protection Film Come From?

Whenever you’re getting to know someone or something, it’s helpful to get some background information. So how about a little bio on the technology behind Paint Protection Film.

Automotive Paint Protection Film is a transparent, urethane material. Urethane technology was developed during the Vietnam War, when U.S. helicopters were crashing due to damage on the leading edge of rotor blades. The military worked to develop a technology that would be lightweight, but resilient, and could be replaced at the fraction of the cost of replacing an entire rotor blade (or a crashed helicopter for that matter). In the 1970s, the military expanded its use of urethane films to the noses of fighter jets, and because the technology has been so successful and efficient, the technology is extended to a variety of urethane films for military and aerospace purposes to this day.

In the 1980s, NASCAR saw how urethane technology could be beneficial in protecting the front half of race cars. Advertisers pay a lot of money to get their decals plastered on the front of fast cars, and I’m sure they weren’t too keen on those decals getting peppered by rock chips.

During the 1990s, urethane films became available to the general consumer for automotive protection. Since then the technology has been continually refined and improved, and has been enthusiastically welcomed across the automotive industry. Today Paint Protection Films are OEM approved by virtually all automotive manufacturers.

Now, let’s remember, while Paint Protection Film is powerful and its benefits are numerous, it is not a cure-all when it comes to keeping shiny cars shiny. Nothing will make your car bullet proof. There are rocks that can puncture a Paint Protection Film. If bird droppings or bug splatter are allowed to sit on film for a long period of time, it can damage the film.

After applying Paint Protection Film, you will still have to wash your car. There is no one-stop-shop solution to perfect and unending gloss. That’s not what Paint Protection Film promises. Rather, Paint Protection Film promises that after application, when the forces of nature fight against the depth and clarity of your car’s paint, the paint will fight back. You will add value to your car by protecting it from damage you could not have avoided otherwise. In the words we used earlier, Paint Protection Film keeps your car looking better for longer.

Reach out to us now and experience Paint Protection Film!
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Original Factory Paint versus Repaint – What should your Car Polisher know? https://www.eadetailer.com/original-factory-paint-versus-repaint-what-should-your-car-polisher-know/ Tue, 14 Nov 2017 09:57:21 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=112 Post Format Have you ever noticed that in many cases the color of a vehicle’s bumpers doesn’t exactly match the colour of the vehicle body? You might have noticed this recently on your own cars after the bumper was painted by a spray paint bodyworks shop as a result of…

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Have you ever noticed that in many cases the color of a vehicle’s bumpers doesn’t exactly match the colour of the vehicle body? You might have noticed this recently on your own cars after the bumper was painted by a spray paint bodyworks shop as a result of a minor parking lot fender bender. The repainted rear bumper was, clearly a different colour than the rest of the body.

If this colour disparity heightened your awareness of the issue; let us try to find out what causes it and, more importantly, how we can limit the issue all together here at EA Detailer.

If your initial thought was that the body shop performing the repairs on the car either didn’t mix the paint correctly, or chose the wrong color variant. Every vehicle color has a particular code designation. For example, the paint code on this car is NH701M (found on a sticker inside the driver’s side door jamb). An auto body shop would type this code into a computer software and would receive a list of tints and dyes to mix together to re-create the original factory colour. Seems easy enough, right? Well, not always.

Vehicle manufacturers mix large volumes of paint for spraying vehicles on a particular assembly line. Yet what happens if the manufacturer has multiple assembly lines, or if they have to mix a new batch of paint? Variance. That is, even vehicles painted by the factory with the same paint code can have slightly different colours.

Manufacturers periodically publish the formulas for mixing variants using somewhat cryptic descriptors such as, “darker”, “lighter”, “yellower”, “dirtier”, etc. So it is then up to the body shop to determine which colour variant is closest to the original factory colour of the vehicle. But what about an older vehicle on which the original factory paint is slightly faded? Painting the repair area with the original factory colour clearly won’t match the existing paint in this case. So, in the case of variants, or aged paint, it is up to the body shop to determine the best colour to spray. This is done by mixing a batch of paint and spraying a small test card. Once the paint dries on the test card, it is held up next to the vehicle to see if the colour matches. The painter determines if a new variant should be mixed, or if adding different tints will match the existing paint.

So, now let’s say that the body shop has determined the best colour match and they spray the new or repaired bumper cover on my car – but the colour still doesn’t match! Well, then we need to look at the substrate (the surface that we are painting). Most of the vehicle surface is metal whereas the bumper covers, mirror covers, mud guards, etc., are all plastic.

Applying the same paint on plastic and metal can often result in a slightly different colour appearance. This can be due to several factors. First, the plastic dissipates heat more slowly than metal (the paint dries slower), and drying time can be a key factor in paint appearance. As paint dries more slowly, metal flakes in the paint have more time to settle at different angles, and volatile chemicals have more time to evaporate – causing slight variance in the paint colour. Another factor is that plastic can hold more static electricity charge than metal and, if not properly discharged before spraying, can cause metal flakes to align differently than on a metal surface. Substrate differences require different spraying techniques to minimise paint colour variations.

Well, now we have the colour matched and we’ll use different spraying techniques to minimise the difference between the factory paint and the newly sprayed paint – the colour must surely match now! Not necessarily. Most modern factories use electrostatic spray equipment to paint the metal surfaces of an automobile. While they use conventional spray equipment to paint the plastic surfaces. So, even vehicles coming off of the factory line can have slight variations in colour due to the differences in spray equipment.

And even accounting for all of these differences, colours can still seem slightly different simply due to the way light reflects and refracts off of curved surfaces (like a bumper) versus the relatively flat surfaces of the doors and hood.At EA Detailer we’ve learned to take all of these factors into account when polishing a repaired surface.

First, we take the time to properly access the repaired surface which is repainted. Next, we research, formulate, and customised the best car polish system to apply. We then do a test polish to find the best results.

Finally, we alter our techniques to account for environmental conditions (such as humidity and air temperature), All of this to ensure that the final glow is being accentuated and brought to life.

We believe that if we take a few extra minutes to properly access and prepare a surface, and take the time to really find the exact polishing technique, we save your time and money in the long run by not having to preserving the repainted surface.

Reach out to us now for further assistance if you wish to find out more about the paintwork condition of your Own Car!

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– Call in at 6917 8396

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Everything you want to know about Paint Protection Coating (Part 2) https://www.eadetailer.com/paint-protection-coating-no-car-washes-required/ Sat, 28 Oct 2017 06:13:55 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=110 Paint Protection Coating = No More Car Washes? After Paint Protection Coating, regular car washes are still recommended. As Car owners of your own car, the moment if there is any bird poo or tree sap that lands on your Car Exterior, it is highly recommended to remove through the…

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Paint Protection Coating = No More Car Washes?

After Paint Protection Coating, regular car washes are still recommended. As Car owners of your own car, the moment if there is any bird poo or tree sap that lands on your Car Exterior, it is highly recommended to remove through the following steps:

  1. Put 4-5 pieces of tissue over the spot of bird poo or tree saps
  2. Pour water over the tissues spots
  3. Set and wait for 5 to 10mins so that the bird poo or tree saps will soften
  4. Wipe off with baby wipes, otherwise, tissue (note: tissue has still certain level of abrasiveness, which may cause fine line scratch on the paintwork)

So just regular car wash and be more conscious in removing bird poo or tree saps off my car sufficient to maintain my car?

Not exactly true. It is also still recommended to send back to your Car Detailer for maintenance sessions due to Singapore weather and rain deterioration to the protective coating layer.

What happens after your car is being protected with Paint Protection Coating?

Over a period of time, there will be dirt and dust particles will accumulate and settle onto the exterior paintwork which may gradually affect the Coating key properties.

For some car owners, they are constantly conscious about the Coating condition, it will be good to send in for a check at least once every 3 to 6 months under the Coating Conservation Program service.

Other than dirt and dust particles accumulating and stacking on the exterior paintwork, there is also possibility of bird poos, tree sap, scratches and swirl marks accumulating too.

What can be done will be when car owners send in for a 3-Stage Exterior Glow maintenance service, within the service, there will be a machine polish paint correction process to treat on the bird poo stains, tree saps, scratches and watermarks that accumulated on the exterior paintwork; after which due to weather and that we work on the coating layer, the coating layer gets thinner, we will top up coating from there again to seal back again.

To retain your vehicle at showroom condition, 3-Stage Exterior Glow is recommended to be done at least once every 8 to 12 months.

Depending on individual car owners, there is different requirements and concerns as the main driver, which base on the following few factors:

  1. where your car is usually parked
  2. where your car usually goes to
  3. how do you wish to maintain your vehicle

You can also read up more about what some other Paint Protection Coating Facts (Part 1) here.

Reach out to us now for further assistance!

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Why Opt for Professional Car Detailing Services? https://www.eadetailer.com/opt-professional-car-detailing-services/ Tue, 03 Oct 2017 08:12:56 +0000 http://wedesignthemes.com/themes/testdata/?p=116 Year-end. Holidays are coming. It is time to clean up your bedrooms, houses and cars. But when it comes to car detailing, it is known that people are less attentive at times to the details. It is common and known that one of the most basic mistakes that people make…

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Year-end. Holidays are coming. It is time to clean up your bedrooms, houses and cars. But when it comes to car detailing, it is known that people are less attentive at times to the details. It is common and known that one of the most basic mistakes that people make is to casually wipe a hand or towel across the dry car. If you want to remove the contaminants properly, water and cloths are not enough to get the job done.

Instead of experimenting with your beloved car, why not opt for professional services?

Some common mistakes

Despite whichever part of our little island you are in, finding a legitimate auto-detailing service provider is of no inconvenience. However, sponges are used and cars mostly suffer when a sponge is used incorrectly to wash cars. A microfiber towel is also not at all gentle with paint. Although detailing is necessary for your vehicle, you should know the proper way of carrying it out. No matter if you are doing it or choosing a service provider, being educated on what is the correct way to detail your car will surely prove helpful at some point of time.

Know the proper cleaning order

Wheels, Body, Interior, Glass –that is the order. Wheels, in fact, demand most of the attention in this process. The nooks and crannies of the rims are hard to reach, and if unattended, the dirt might just embed itself onto the rims.

Car Body Paintwork

The paint is not at all simple. A method of cleaning is from the top down. All the contaminants are usually stuck at the bottom of the car, so in that manner, there won’t be any dirt or sand that will be trapped in the clay bar and it will not scratch the pristine part of the car paint. For our car care, EA Detailer uses quality products from Sonax such as the High Gloss Shampoo, Rim Cleaner+ Acid Free and the Brilliant Shine Detailer to name a few.

Interior Detailing Services

Here the following parts are covered:

  1. Bio Fumigating to rid the car of pest
  2. Vacuuming the carpets and interior of the car
  3. Cleaning the dashboard, sanitizing the car with Magna Viral-Rid
  4. Taking care of the leather, plastic or vinyl parts
  5. Being extremely careful while cleaning
  6. Ozonic Treatment to the car for fresh and crisp air.
  7. Steam Cleaning the upholstery for dust mites termination and using a “Tornado Gun” to remove dirt, dust and clean up to 80% of stains.

The windscreen, glasses and mirrors should be cleaned last, as they are easy to reach. Furthermore, smudges might be left behind if you clean them before taking care of the interior.

In EA Detailer, we provide not only a service for your car care, but also a tailored service to the owners.

Read more of our customer’s testimonials and reviews on our Facebook.

Reach out to us now and experience our Car Detailing Services! 
– Whatsapp us at https://www.eadetailer.com/speak2us/
– Call in at 6917 8396

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