Whether we drive on the track or highway, that’s always the goal, right? To maintain the same sheen our sedans and hatchbacks had when we drove them off the lot? It’s not a perfect art, detailing your Mazda, but if you want that new car shine, try some of these tips.<\/p>\n
Wash it weekly<\/h2>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/CS-New-Mazda-Sheen.png\")
<\/a>Photo Cred: @jaxonporter23<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nOxidation is mostly responsible for that faded look older cars have. It\u00a0usually doesn’t become visible in\u00a0the first 12-18 months, but\u00a0that’s when you need to begin washing regularly\u2014ideally weekly\u2014so it never does, or at least remains minimal. If you don’t have time every week, try quick detailing<\/a>.<\/p>\nRemove contaminants<\/h2>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Remove-Bugs-from-Your-Mazda.png\")
<\/a>Photo Cred: @rylancushing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe longer you let dead bugs and bird sh*t sit on your Mazda, the harder they’ll be to remove. Every time you drive, you pick up debris, and tar, oil, and air pollutants will gradually lodge themselves in your paint. Especially when you notice these, but preferably every week,\u00a0clean them off, either with a microfiber detailing cloth or shampooed mitt. A clay lubricant can also come in handy. Just be sure to clean these off even as your removing the gunk, and don’t rub too hard or you’ll\u00a0leave scratch marks.<\/p>\n
Polish and glaze the scratches<\/h2>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/Polish-Your-Mazda.png\")
<\/a>Photo Cred: @larrisongervacio<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nThe first scratch or scuff always hurts, even if you know it’s unavoidable. When the small scuffs and swirl marks happen, use a polishing towel to smooth out the surface. Glazes are paint treatments that can also fill these in, which will restore the paint’s gloss.\u00a0A polished Mazda is\u00a0gonna look\u2014and feel\u2014great.<\/p>\n
Use protection<\/h2>\n![\"Photo](\"https:\/\/www.corksport.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/How-to-Wax-Your-Mazda.png\")
<\/a>Photo Cred: @dirtybmxer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nNew scratches and scuffs are harder to come by if you use a protective sealant once you finish polishing. A synthetic, acrylic resin and sealant glaze will keep your paint safer, so you won’t have to glaze and polish as often. Once this is done, add the shine with some good wax, which can bring out depth and more color from your paint.<\/p>\n
<\/a>Oxidation is mostly responsible for that faded look older cars have. It\u00a0usually doesn’t become visible in\u00a0the first 12-18 months, but\u00a0that’s when you need to begin washing regularly\u2014ideally weekly\u2014so it never does, or at least remains minimal. If you don’t have time every week, try quick detailing<\/a>.<\/p>\n The longer you let dead bugs and bird sh*t sit on your Mazda, the harder they’ll be to remove. Every time you drive, you pick up debris, and tar, oil, and air pollutants will gradually lodge themselves in your paint. Especially when you notice these, but preferably every week,\u00a0clean them off, either with a microfiber detailing cloth or shampooed mitt. A clay lubricant can also come in handy. Just be sure to clean these off even as your removing the gunk, and don’t rub too hard or you’ll\u00a0leave scratch marks.<\/p>\n The first scratch or scuff always hurts, even if you know it’s unavoidable. When the small scuffs and swirl marks happen, use a polishing towel to smooth out the surface. Glazes are paint treatments that can also fill these in, which will restore the paint’s gloss.\u00a0A polished Mazda is\u00a0gonna look\u2014and feel\u2014great.<\/p>\n New scratches and scuffs are harder to come by if you use a protective sealant once you finish polishing. A synthetic, acrylic resin and sealant glaze will keep your paint safer, so you won’t have to glaze and polish as often. Once this is done, add the shine with some good wax, which can bring out depth and more color from your paint.<\/p>\nRemove contaminants<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Polish and glaze the scratches<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Use protection<\/h2>\n
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