How to maintain metallic car paint?

Generally speaking, car paint color coating is divided into ordinary paint, metallic paint and pearlescent paint. The main components of ordinary paint are resins, pigments and additives; while metallic paint adds fine aluminum particles; and pearlescent paint adds mica particles. Metallic paint is one of the popular topcoats nowadays, because it looks very shiny. In addition, due to adding metallic powder, the hardness of the paint has increased, and not easy to be scratched. There is usually a varnish layer outside the metal paint. So how should we maintain metallic car paint? 1.Cleaning and Maintenance. Keeping the surface of metallic paint clean; cleaning the cars regularly and after rain; When wiping the auto paint surface, need to use a clean and soft rag to prevent causing scratches. 2.Waxing. To maintain the appearance of metallic paint, waxing is recommended, but frequent waxing should be avoided. The properties, functions and effects of car wax are different, so must be careful when choosing. Generally speaking, which one is more suitable will be considered based on the function and characteristics of the wax, as well as factors such as the newness and driving environment of the cars, and the color of the paint etc. The right one is what matters. 3. Car repairing. If there are scratches or collisions that need to be repaired, it is recommended to find a professional auto repair shop. But if they tell you that the paint they use is original paint, it must be a lie in order to increase the repairing cost. All repair shop paints are automotive refinishes, not original paint.