Glass Scratch and Water Spots Removal...

How it Works
The Sonax Glass Polish removes light scratch marks, hard water spots and stains from glass and windows. Sonax Glass Polish paste is designed to break down hard water spot minerals such as calcium and sodium to reveal a smooth surfaces that is crystal clear. If water spots are left unresolved, they can cause permanent damage to your glass. Sonax Glass Polish paste is engineered with micro abrasives to safely and gently remove mineral stains while restoring the shine of your windows and glass. 

Restores Gloss and Shine
Hard water stains can cause dull spots on your glass which drastically reduces gloss and clarity. Water spots can layer, causing your vehicle's finish to appear neglected. Often times, detailers have to use hard compounds to remove water spots. Sonax Glass Polish paste is designed to gently and safely removes water spots for crystal clear results. Having crystal clear glass not only improves the look of your vehicle, it greatly improves your visibility while driving. A windshield covered in water spots is not only unsightly, it is dangerous. 

Micro Abrasive Technology
Wiper scratch and water spots are a car enthusiast’s worst nightmare. Sonax Glass Polish paste is an advanced that is the perfect solution to your problems. The unique micro abrasives works to eliminate them permanently. 

Hand and Machine Application
Sonax Glass Polish paste can be applied by hand or machine to tackle even the most challenging window scratch or water spots removal jobs. The formula is designed to cling to the surface while micro abrasives break down any surface mineral contamination to achieve a flawless finish. Simply apply a few drops of paste to a microfiber applicator pad or machine polisher and gently work into the surface. The ultra fine micro abrasives work to permanently eliminate the scratch and water spot.

4 Causes of Fading Car Paint Color

If you have bought a new car or applied a new car paint color to change the look of your vehicle, the last thing you want is to create a situation that could cause the paint to fade. Understanding the common causes for fading to car paint can help you to avoid them.

1. Sunlight

Even when the sun doesn’t appear to be that bright, the ultra violet rays can still remain powerful and can cause the car paint color to fade. The sun’s rays degrade the finish of the paintwork which is designed to protect it. This then leaves the paint exposed and susceptible to damage and fading to the color. With the sun comes the heat, which is absorbed and stored in the metal of the car’s bodywork and can also be the cause of fading and discoloration. If you find the problem with faded car paint color is mainly a problem on the roof, hood and boot then this is likely to be the cause. Wherever possible, avoid parking the car in direct sunlight and store the car within an enclosed garage or covered port if you have the facility.      

2. Salt

If you live near the ocean, you may find that salt in the air can be problematic and can cause your car paint color to fade. If salt is allowed to remain on the surface of the paintwork, you will find that the result will be oxidization. This can not only cause the paint to fade, but will also damage it to the point where it peels and rusts the surface beneath. This problem can be prevented with the use of a regular and effective method of cleaning and waxing to create a surface that salt cannot stick to.

3. Abrasive Cleaners

Using the wrong solutions and tools to clean the car can result in the car paint color fading if they are used over extended periods of time. Not every type of cloth is suitable for cleaning a car’s paint work even if it is heavily soiled. Do not, under any circumstances, use a scouring style pad or cloth to clean the car as this can result in you removing layers of paint. In addition, always make sure that you use a cleaning solution that is specifically manufactured for the purpose of cleaning cars. Avoid any products that contain an array of chemicals. Maintain the wax job to the car’s paint job to reduce the need for cleaning. A decent wax will prevent debris adhering to the car so that you do not have to undertake any unnecessary cleaning.   

4. Pollution

There are a range of contaminants and toxic particles that are floating around the atmosphere, which are all the more dangerous and destructive because they are not immediately evident. If you find that your paintwork has faded but there does not immediately appear to be a cause, this may be the problem. Consider your surroundings and the areas in which it is usually stored, if there is a significant amount of traffic or factories close by, as this can be the cause of the problem.

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How to protect your car paint

How to protect your car paint?

How to protect your car paint

The sun can wreak havoc on your car, causing oxidation and premature fading to its paint. Fortunately, the right maintenance routine can keep your new car looking like it just rolled out of the dealership and boost its curb appeal.

As you through your weekly routine, seek covered or sheltered parking whenever possible. This protects not only your car's paint but also its headlights and rubberized trim.

You can help undo some of the damage from the UV rays, heat and insults wrought by nature, including suicidal bugs and bird droppings. Here are a few simple tips to help you get started.

Protect your car's paint by washing it

Wash your car often. Washing your car and cleansing it of pollution and grime is the first step. Get a soft cotton mitt, bucket and automotive cleaning product, and work on the car out of direct sunlight. Even if you have tough deposits like splattered bugs or road tar, never scratch your car. Instead, consider using an auto detailing clay bar. "Claying" is a safe way to remove damaging materials without leaving a trace.

Dry your car thoroughly. Although some owners just hop into the car immediately after washing and skip drying, this is not best for your car's appearance. Drying your car with a right cloth protects your car's paint from minerals left behind by water evaporation.

Waxing your car, meanwhile, remains one of the most effective ways to keep it looking like new. The wax protects the paint against roadside pollutants while also combating the sun's ultraviolet radiation. Waxing will also prevent dirt and grit from sticking to your vehicle, which can protect your paint from pit damage. When you don't wax your car, grime left on your car can damage the paint job.

Engine heat stresses the hood's paint, and direct sunlight can scorch the paint on the roof. Despite the sun and heat, your car can glow with a wash, dry and glossy coat of wax.

Invest in paint protection

If you want to take it a step further, some drivers invest in auto paint protection kits for their entire car to protect their car paint like:

Waxing/Sealant

1) Sonax Brilliant Shine Detailer
2) Sonax High Speed Wax
3) Sonax Wax Xtreme Full Protect

Coating

What is watermark/water spot on your car body?

Water spots take many different forms across the various surfaces on your vehicle. The two most common (and frustrating) are the spots left behind on your paint and glass.

What causes water spots?

Water spots are most frequently created when hard water is left on a surface – paint or glass – to dry (technically, evaporate). This can be due to not drying your car after a wash, parking your car a little too close to a sprinkler, or even from rain water that is left on the surface too long. In a best case scenario, the minerals and dirt in the water are simply left on the surface of the paint after the water has evaporated off. Things get worse if the water contains something corrosive that etches the surface as it sits, creating a “crater”. If not addressed, these craters can actually get worse over time, as water will pool in them and continue to etch the same spot.

How do I remove water spots?

Depending on the severity, there are a few solutions to removing water spots. As always, you’ll want to begin with the least aggressive product necessary to get the job done. So, start with the basic things. Clean the surface; this can be with Car Wash, Speed Shine, Window Cleaner, or whatever product is appropriate for the level of dirt on the surface. Often a simple cleaning will remove some of those basic water spots caused by dirt or minerals sitting on the surface.

If a basic cleaning doesn’t cure the problem, clay is your next level of attack. These will still attack dirt and minerals, and they’ll be more effective at pulling things off the surface that have been around for awhile and bonded to it. Give a light mist of Speed Shine and gently rub the clay across the surface to pull the contaminants from the paint. This is a non-abrasive process, so extra applications are not going to hurt.

Okay, so cleaning and claying haven’t removed your water spots; you’re most likely dealing with spots that have etched into the surface. Don’t stress! A little polishing should take care of the problem. 

How do I prevent water spots?
Simply not getting our cars wet is not an option for most of us, so let’s talk about realistic ways to reduce the likelihood of water spots forming.

First, a good coat of wax or sealant on your paint is the first line of defense. Not only will this prevent most spots from occurring in the first place, it will create a barrier between the hard water and the paint. So, if a water spot does form, it will most likely be on the wax/sealant layer instead of the paint making it much, much easier to remove.

Second, keep your car clean. No matter how hard we try to avoid it, rain will fall, our cars will get hit by a poorly aimed sprinkler, and unwanted water is going to end up on our vehicles. As we talked about earlier, it’s not the water that causes spotting; it’s allowing what’s in the water to sit on the surface. Keep don’t delay washing your car.

What is the difference between car wax and polish?

What is car wax?

A wax in its natural form comes in many guises from vegetable waxes i.e carnauba to animal waxes i.e. bees wax. Its is the natural properties of some of these waxes that make them ideal for use in car waxes. The most popular for use in the automotive industry is carnauba wax. What makes this type of wax ideal is that it is

1. virtually insoluble in water, so won’t immediately disappear after each wash or rain shower
2. has a melting point of 82-86 °C so will withstand the high daylight summer temperatures without melting off your car
3. although one of the hardest waxes to be found in its natural form it produces a durable and very glossy finish when combined with other waxes/ingredients used to produce a softer product that can be more easily applied to paintwork.

Most car waxes will therefore be a combination of the natural wax, solvents, silicone fluids, other waxes and colorants. Some will also contain abrasives, depending on the product being developed.In giving your paintwork its shine, your wax will effectively be “smoothing” out the surface of the paint by “filling” in many of the imperfections in the paintwork.

Unfortunately if your paintwork is suffering from oxidation, dullness or swirls there is only so much “filling” that the wax can achieve and all you are effectively doing is covering up and hiding the true nature of why your car is not looking as good as it should.

One other category of “wax” is the “synthetic wax” or “sealant”. These have various other added ingredients that change how the product adheres to your paintwork giving a longer lasting and more durable finish.

What is a Car Polish?

In contrast to a wax a car polish is a product that uses an abrasive action to remove very fine layers of the top coat protection to flatten out the surface to ensure and equal reflection of the light and thus a highly polished look. Such products come in varying degrees of abrasiveness from medium to ultra fine. The quality modern polish will be made of what is known as diminishing abrasives which break down into further smaller particles as they are worked on the paint thus getting finer and finer the more they are “polished” into the paint.

This avoids the need to go through varying steps of abrasiveness in different bottles to achieve a highly polished look. Many polishes also contain gloss enhancing oils which further help to provide a deep look shine to the paint work.

What however is missing by just applying your polish is any protection to the polished paintwork, which is where your wax comes in to protect all the hard work you have just put in polishing and a achieving that deep gloss shine. Which, using your wax or sealant, you will now protect for a few to several months (depending on how often your car is used, how it is stored, the wax you have used and the environment).