Cosmoline coatings are a rust and corrosion preventive used by vehicle manufacturers to protect vehicle surfaces that are stored outside and/or during shipping. To remove cosmoline coatings, use the same method as removing tar and organic material from exterior surfaces. Remove the coating by first preparing the areas of application. Then apply a solvent-based cleaner degreaser, and either rinse or wipe it off of the surfaces (depending on what solvent-based cleaner degreaser is used). Finally, review your work to ensure all of the cosmoline coating is cleared away.

Tailpipes (exhaust tips) are susceptible to carbon build-up, further to the typical dirt and grime accumulated. Carbon is emitted from engines’ internal combustion and is solidified and baked onto the tailpipes due to the heat generated, leaving a black ring around the edge. To remove the carbon, begin with a rim cleaner such as BRILLIANT, FLAME, or RIM CLEANER. Use steel wool to agitate the cleaner, by hand. Follow with SUMMIT SUPER COMPOUND, either by hand or using a rim cone on a rotary polisher, depending on the space available around the tailpipe(s).

To remove vehicle transit coatings and new vehicle delivery wraps, use the same method as discarding stickers from a vehicle’s surface. First begin by preparing the areas of application, then remove the coating/wrap using a heat gun. Follow this by using a solvent-based cleaner degreaser to remove the remaining adhesive. Finally, review your work to ensure all adhesives are cleared away. 

There are three main methods to effectively remove/treat road paint. Choose the best method depending on the freshness of the road paint, or where the road paint is located on the vehicle. (1) For fresh to semi-hardened road paint, use SUPER SOL, a microfiber towel, and a plastic razor blade (the razor blade is needed for semi-hardened road paint. (2) For hardened road paint, use PURPLE POWER, and a clay bar. PURPLE POWER is used as a lubricant with the clay bar. (3) For black fabric wheel wells, use a black carpet dye. Paint does not easily remove from black fabric wheel wells. Rather than removing the paint from this surface, use a carpet dye to effectively hide the road paint and make it appear new.

Road paint is typically made of thermoplastic marking paint that contains synthetic resins, beads, pigments, and other materials. It is a durable substance in extreme weather conditions and requires to be intentionally treated when on a vehicle’s surface. Vehicles that are driven on freshly painted roads are more likely to accumulate road paint on their exterior surfaces. Freshly applied road paint can be splattered onto the exterior surfaces of a vehicle, and required special treatment to be removed.

For best results, it is recommended to begin removing the water using a silicone, one pass water blade, followed by a microfiber towel, chamois, or drying cloth. An air gun is also recommended to speed up the drying process.

Use CRYSTAL FOAM, an upholstery shampoo, along with a soft scrub brush to clean either a cloth or fabric convertible roof.

Acid rain is etched in the painted surface caused by rainwater containing acid that accumulates on the vehicle's horizontal painted surfaces. As the water evaporates, the nitric and sulfuric acid remain and attack the paint. To repair the acid rain damage, use the two-stage compound and polish paint correction method, using SUMMIT SUPER COMPOUND and SUMMIT SUPER POLISH. Before paint correction techniques are applied, ensure to use an alkaline cleaner (with a pH above 7.0) to neutralize the area of application.

When the lamp plastic is exposed to the sun; the sun’s light begins to break down the plastic surface causing the lamp to become increasingly cloudy over time. Older vehicles, and vehicles that are constantly exposed to the sun, are most likely to have hazy lamps. As well as being unsightly, hazing on lamps poses a danger while driving, due to reduced night vision.

To effectively remove the haze from the vehicle’s lamps, use a two-stage compound and polish with SUMMIT SUPER COMPOUND and SUMMIT SUPER POLISH. Both SUMMIT SUPER COMPOUND and SUMMIT SUPER POLISH use diminishing abrasives technology (DAT) that break down in physical structure as they are applied and effectively remove imperfections. Follow with a protective sealant coating (ceramic coating) to extend the surface life of the lamps.

Once the vehicle lamps/lights are restored using a compound and polish, follow with a protective sealant coating to extend the surface life of the lamps and act as a guard against further hazing and damage.

You will require a dusting brush, an air gun and air pressure equipment, a vacuum, and clear plastic bags (for safe valuable storage).

There are three main tools used to effectively remove pet hair from the interior of a vehicle. (1) A pet hair removal stone is used on carpeted surfaces. (2) A pet hairbrush is used for both carpeted and non-carpeted surfaces. (3) A vacuum is used to remove the loosened pet hair. Additionally, a stiff-bristled brush may be used to assist in loosening hairs that are tightly woven into the cloth fibers.

Pet hair removal stones are only used on carpeted surfaces. As the stone is abrasive, it will scratch non-carpeted surfaces such as plastic, vinyl, metal, carbon fiber, and leather. For non-carpeted surfaces, use a pet hair brush (made from rubber) to safely and effectively remove pet hair.

It is not recommended to use either an extraction machine or steam cleaner to clean headliners. The use of an extraction machine or steam cleaner on headliners and visors may lead to adhesive failure resulting in stretched or sagging liner.