Safe pH Range

pH Neutral

Maintenance Difficulty

Standard

What is Gloss Paint (Clear Coat)?

Modern factory automotive paint relies on a multi-stage system consisting of a primer, a colored base coat, and a sacrificial top layer of transparent polyurethane or acrylic resin known as the "Clear Coat." This transparent layer provides the deep reflectivity and integrated UV blockers that protect the pigments underneath. However, it is physically soft and highly susceptible to mechanical abrasion (swirl marks) and chemical etching from environmental fallout.

Professional Cleaning Method

Cleaning Method:

Step 1 – Lubricated Pre-Wash: Apply Foam Bath Wash & Shine Soap via foam cannon to encapsulate surface grit.

Step 2 – Contact Wash: Use a high-GSM wash mitt and the two-bucket method with Ultra Wash Ceramic Shampoo.

Step 3 – Decontamination: Safely remove embedded iron deposits or environmental rough spots using specialized clay methods.

Step 4 – Shielding: Apply Protector Hybrid Ceramic Sealant or Top Coat Graphene Detailer to lock in optical clarity and repel water spots.

Common Vulnerabilities

  • "Spider-web" micro-swirls from bad wash habits
  • UV oxidation fading the pigment
  • Acid etching from bird droppings
  • Type II mineral water spot craters

The Required Arsenal

Field-tested solutions for Gloss Paint (Clear Coat)

ImportWorx Foam Bath Wash & Shine Soap - Orange

ImportWorx Foam Bath Wash & Shine Soap - Orange

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ImportWorx Ultra Wash Ceramic Shampoo Soap - Maroon

ImportWorx Ultra Wash Ceramic Shampoo Soap - Maroon

$10.99

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ImportWorx Protector Hybrid Ceramic Sealant - Teal

ImportWorx Protector Hybrid Ceramic Sealant - Teal

$14.99

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ImportWorx Top Coat Graphene Ceramic Detailer - Pink

ImportWorx Top Coat Graphene Ceramic Detailer - Pink

$14.99

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Common Issues

  • Close-up of a car's windshield with water droplets on a blue sky background

    How to Remove Water Spots from Car Paint

    Learn how to identify, remove, and prevent water spot etching. Discover the best products to dissolve mineral deposits and protect your clear coat.

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  • Bird dropping on a blue car surface

    How to Fix Bird Dropping Etching

    Neutralize uric acid before it destroys your clear coat. Learn the science of bird dropping etching and the ImportWorx protocol for safe paint decontamination.

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  • Close-up of a blue textured surface with circular swirl patterns

    How to Fix Swirl Marks

    Eliminate paint haze and spiderwebbing. Learn the science of swirl marks and the ImportWorx protocol for scratch-free washing and paint correction.

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Expert Guides

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