Assessing scratches and faded paint
Follow the application plan below
Maintenance sprays do not remove scratches or oxidation. The paint needs inspection before deciding whether polishing is appropriate.
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Follow the application plan below
Maintenance sprays do not remove scratches or oxidation. The paint needs inspection before deciding whether polishing is appropriate.
Maintenance sprays do not remove scratches or oxidation. The paint needs inspection before deciding whether polishing is appropriate.
Recommended products: For maintenance after assessment: Graphene Seal and two T2 cloths. Professional paint correction is a separate service.
Assess and correct only when needed, then maintain the resulting finish.
Have the car washed and dried so the actual paint condition can be assessed in good light.
Ask an Artdeshine installer or qualified detailer to identify contamination, clear-coat defects, oxidation or paint failure.
Proceed with polishing only if the paint condition and finish allow it. New paint does not automatically require machine polishing.
Once any necessary correction and surface preparation are complete, check that the paint is clean, cool, dry and residue-free.
Spray ready-to-use Graphene Seal onto a T2, spread a thin layer over a small section and buff with a second T2.
Inspect the finish and follow any new coating curing instructions before adding a maintenance treatment.
Final check: Do not machine polish matte finishes. Seek finish-specific advice for matte paint, wraps or PPF.
Follow the exact bottle and installer instructions for dilution, curing and surface compatibility.
Learn when a product fits, how to use it and where its limits matter.

A focused finishing step for slickness and water beading after washing.
On clean, cool, dry, smooth paint, apply 2–5 light mists to a T2, spread thinly over about one square metre and buff with a second T2. Maintenance only: not a scratch, swirl or stain remover.

Convenient wet-panel maintenance after washing. Spread, dry and buff — no rinse after application.
After washing and rinsing, keep paint cool and wet. Apply 3–4 light mists per square metre, spread with a clean wet T2, dry with a Drying Towel and final-buff with a clean dry T2. Do not rinse after application; follow the bottle.

A mild cleaner for interior surfaces and leather-care routines.
Test first. Apply Cleanse to a lightly damp T2, wipe compatible surfaces, collect dirt and residue with a clean damp cloth, then dry with a separate T2. Keep liquid out of vents and electronics.

Helps complete the detailed look with an even tyre-sidewall finish.
Apply to a clean, dry tyre sidewall with an applicator, spread evenly and allow 15–20 minutes to dry before driving.

An abrasive polish for suitable unfilmed exterior-glass stains, after routine cleaning.
Check compatibility and test cool, unfilmed exterior glass. Follow the Clarity label with its soft applicator. Keep off mirrors, interior glass, tint and films; polishing may remove glass coatings.

Professional paint-protection service for customers ready to move beyond DIY maintenance.
Book through an authorised installer for preparation and professional application.

Professional coating care dedicated to wheel surfaces.
Have the surface prepared and applied by an authorised installer.

Professional glass-protection service for a prepared window surface.
Have the glass assessed, prepared and applied by an authorised installer.

A compact microfiber cloth for controlled application and final wiping.
Use separate clean sides for application and finishing to avoid wasting product.

Helps distribute tyre and coating products evenly across the target surface.
Add a small amount of product and work methodically across the surface.

Adds gentle mechanical cleaning action to a Cleanse interior routine.
Dampen first, apply Cleanse to the scrubber, work the area and wipe dry.

Clay cloth is used to smoothen the car paint surface and glass surface. This is to remove fallouts, overspray and environmental pollutants that caused the paint surface become rough.
To use the clay cloth, the surface need to be wet.
Both support regular car care, but they fit different application preferences.
Understand correction, coatings and aftercare, including when to stop and seek a practical assessment.
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