If you are really serious about protecting your paints original showroom condition, remember this: AVOID UNNECESSARY FRICTION.Constantly rubbing on acrylic paint wears on the factory shine.With a new car you are right to think "Protect". Your best option is to preserve your paints original condition. If you do this you can keep your car looking new for years.

Any product or technique that is abrasive will have a negative effect on new acrylic paint.1. Polish is abrasive2. Applying and removing Wax creates abrasive friction and heat on the paint3. Look for protectants that are advertised as "NON ABRASIVE".4. If it comes in a paste, cream, can. tube or box it is not non abrasive.5. Non abrasives are pure liquid.6. Never wipe your car when its dry, dry wiping a car can damage the paint.7. Avoid any kind of soap, unless absolutely necessary.8. Avoid techniques & products used in paint restoration, These things will damage factory finish.It has been my experience that the more you do to acrylic paint the worse it looks. If you have a new car you are making the best decision to "protect vs waxing".The ideal protectant will NOT have the flaws or the limitations found in wax or polish.

It can be used year round.It will not dull, haze or smearIt will not build up and need to be removed.It will not yellow.It will not allow paint to oxidize.It will not remove or alter the factory finishMost importantly it should be non abrasive, in addition the product should be water proof, rust inhibiting, and resistant to road salt.

Modern day acrylic paint seldom looks as good as the day it leaves the showroom, once someone starts with the excessive rubbing and aftermarket coverings.Experience tell us that when you rub on something excessively you will wear it down. Automotive Acrylic Paint is no different. Minimize unnecessary repetitive physical contact with your paint.
Modified by Thorshammer at 6:17 AM 4/4/2010