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Mine's also 2013. Detailing my vehicles is a hobby I've been doing since 1999.
Prep you paint by properly washing it with CAR SHAMPOO & not liquid soap as this will strip off any other paint protection on your car especially the ones that you can't reach. Liquid soap may also remove anti-corrosion treatments done on your car. CLAY only when needed as this is an abrasive too. Check by running your hand covered with plastic like Ziploc. If it's not smooth, they clay it with a clay bar or clay mitt & make sure to keep the surface well lubricated with either a quick detailer or even with soapy water. Claying will remove old waxes/sealants and other surface contaminants that's why you don't need a very strong soap. You want to preserve the clear coat that's why you have to refrain from using aggressive products. Now that your paint is prepped, it's time to CORRECT the paint Here are what I've used for paint correction that are SAFE on the clear coat: Meguiar's MT300 Dual Action Polisher ($215) Meguiar's DA Microfiber Correction Compound ($28, 16oz) - removes deeper surface scratches & swirl marks Meguiar's Ultimate Polish ($13, 20oz) -adds depth, gloss, & shine on the paint, & removes fine scratches too Meguiar's Ultimate Wax ($17, 20 oz)- protects the job done by the polish & adds shine Turtle Wax Hybrid Solutions Ceramic Coating Spray ($19)- protects above-mentioned longer & also adds gloss & shine for 6-12 months. You can YouTube these products on how to use them & to know more about their characteristics. If you really want the longer-lasting ceramic coating that lasts for years, leave it to the pro's since it's very meticulous to apply & needs proper curing. I have recently done my annual paint correction & added the Turtle Wax HS Ceramic Coating Spray 2 weeks ago:
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You need a paint less dent guy. Or YouTube it and give it a try. If it was my car I would try to get some of those dents out. Don’t go to far and make it worse, but after watching some vids you could improve some.
Other than that , wash, clay, polish if you are up to it. Only compound if polish did not take out scratches. Don’t want to remove too much clear coat. Then seal it, wait a day and wax it. After that use detailer from time to time to keep that beading and protection up until next wash. Good luck |
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