STEP 3  Firstly, the paintwork must be prepared. We study the paintwork to understand the problems. If needed, we carefully apply the Swissvax Paint Rubber. This is a mineral based putty compound that gently removes deposits from paint surfaces without harming the paintwork. Paint Rubber removes paint overspray, environmental and industrial contaminants and leaves an ultra smooth painted surface. Using the Swissvax Paint Rubber, we carefully move around the car applying the putty compound. With its highly effective properties it is able to remove many of the most common impurities found on modern (used and believe it or not, brand new) cars.

STEP 4 Next, we apply the Swissvax Cleaner Fluids. Unlike many similar products, Swissvax has three levels of cleaner fluid. This allows the thorough preparation of the affected areas, removing far more contaminants than similar products. The Cleaner Fluid Strong is applied using a Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Applicator Pad, evenly with heavy pressure. The rubbing causes friction between the product's micro granules which leads to a  progressively finer 'abrasive' polish. The product does not however contain abrasives. Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Strong is designed to remove, in a gentle and harmless way, swirling, light scratches and tree sap. This process, using a paint preserving solution will nourish the paint with its "heavy" polishing oils. This product helps to removes tar and old wax. However, Cleaner Fluid Strong stops short of the underlying paint layer, without scratching it.

STEP 5  Now, we apply the Cleaner Fluid Medium. Once fully applied to all the painted surfaces, it is then removed with a Swissvax Buffing Towel. In order for the wax to bond securely to the paintwork, the final stage of Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Pre-Wax Oil must be applied. Using a Swissvax Pre-Wax Applicator, the fluid is applied in a more regimented manner, evenly covering the entire vehicle. Once applied, it is removed using a Swissvax Buffing Towel. A perfect natural device is then used to demonstrate the effectiveness of the product. The paintwork squeaks as the Swissvax Pre-Wax Oil is removed. Hence the term, "squeaky clean".

STEP 6 Having prepared the car fully, we now seal the paintwork, using Swissvax's abrasive free waxes. Broadly speaking, the higher the wax content of the formulation, the better the protection and gloss that is afforded. We use as standard in our application  Best of Show Wax (Smaragd), with over 51% Carnauba content. However, if you would prefer a specialised wax or a wax with a greater Carnauba content, these can all be found at Swissvax Options. We apply the wax directly onto the paintwork using the palms of both hands, warming up the wax using body heat and ensuring a smooth and effective application. Swissvax waxes help to protect against almost all everyday attacks on your paintwork, including industrial pollutants, airborne oxidants or soot from oil heating systems, acid rain, bird droppings, tree sap and insect residues. The paints used today in the automotive industry contain a significantly lower concentration of solvents than before. These changes have made them, as a rule, more difficult to polish. Swissvax polishes are an effective way to prevent hologramming, the resultant finish is haze-free and with a high gloss.

STEP 8  As a new feature, added for 2005, we now also prepare and apply Swissvax Autobahn Wax, this is a new and unique product developed by Swissvax specially for alloy or magnesium wheels. It has been tested in one of the harshest environments on earth, a Swiss Winter. Autobahn is a wheel wax that enhances the surface of your wheels with a visible smooth shine that helps repel brake dust particles. Due to the Carnauba coating, enhanced with PTFE, it helps to protect against brake dust, road salt, harsh winter chemicals, moisture and road contaminates. Autobahn can be used on aluminium, magnesium coated aluminium, magnesium chrome, clear coat and painted wheels;  it can be used on new and used wheels. Each wheel is initially treated with Swissvax Paint Rubber (if needed) and then Swissvax cleaner fluid. Once prepared we then apply the Swissvax Autobahn.

STEP 10 We will shortly be introducing a Swissvax interior package, providing the same high level of service and quality for the interior. Once again only approved Swissvax products will be used. The products are available already to purchase from our carvalet.co.uk SHOP.