Maintenance Guide

General "Do's" and "Don'ts"
✔ Do's	✖ Don'ts
✔ Hand car wash	✖ Automotive brush wash
✔ pH neutral car wash soap only	✖ Any alkaline products
✔ Coat reconditioning	✖ Abrasive products such as cleanser wax or polish
✔ Use SOFT99 SMOOTH EGG series for wash, dry & maintenance of car coating	✖ Use abrasive towels, rubbing or aggressive wiping
✔ Wash in shade	✖ Wash in sun – Causes streaking and water spotting
1^st WEEK CARE & MAINTENANCE During the curing process the coating is still soft and can be weakened. It requires about a week to fully harden. We recommend using our SMOOTH EGG Series for your maintenance. During this time, if you notice any contaminants on the car such as tree sap, bird dropping, water and etc. remove them immediately by lightly spraying water onto the car and dry with an absorbent towel. The following are one of the few to be avoided: ✖ Washing, rain, sprinklers ✖ Parking outdoor or under a tree ✖ Allowing bird droppings, sap or pollen to sit on the car and bake in the sun ✖ Mechanically or chemically abrading the paint
DAILY MAINTENANCE - Only wash with water! Vehicles applied with SOFT99 Body Glass Coat can easily remove dirt by a simple water rinse and drying with a microfiber towel. THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PROCEDURE: 1. Rinse car with water, clean with dampen sponge to remove contaminants. 2. Dry surface with clean absorbent towel. Alternatively if a pressure washer is available then no need to clean with a car wash sponge. Rinse and dry with a clean absorbent towel.
STANDARD WASHING PROCEDURE - Unable to remove adhering contaminant with water If the adhering contaminant (bird dropping, sap, dead bug, tar and oily stain) can’t be removed with water use maintenance shampoo (SMOOTH EGG Shampoo). This will aid the quick removal of dirt and protect the coating layer from damage. We recommend washing your car using the "Two Bucket Method". This involves using two car wash buckets, each with grit guards. THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PROCEDURE: 1. Place grit guards into each bucket for protection against dirt and grime 2. Fill both buckets with clean water one will be used for washing and the other one for rinsing. 3. Soak sponge in water, squirt maintenance shampoo onto sponge and create lather. 4. Clean vehicle with sponge then rinse in the rinse bucket. 5. Soak sponge in the wash bucket and clean vehicle. 6. Rinse surface off with water and dry with clean absorbent towel. Using two buckets equipped with grit guards eliminates the risk of transferring dirt back onto your paint!
STANDARD WASHING PROCEDURE - Unable to remove adhering contaminant with shampoo In case of adhering hardened bird dropping, sap, dead bug, tar, pollen, yellow sand and other contaminants that can’t be removed. Use wet towel and hot water. THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PROCEDURE: 1. Put wet towel over area to be cleaned 2. Pour hot water (more than 80℃) on the towel. 3. Remove towel and wash with maintenance shampoo. In case of difficulty removing or cannot determine the condition, please contact your certified applicator for further assistance.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – Restore Water Sheeting Performance If the water repellency performance is weaken, use Maintenance Liquid (SMOOTH EGG Liquid) and Cloth (SMOOTH Egg Smooth Cloth) after wash with shampoo. THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PROCEDURE: 1. Wash with pH neutral maintenance shampoo. 2. Partially dry vehicle with clean microfiber towel (note do not dry completely as products work best when the surface is slightly wet). 3. Use one trigger spray of maintenance liquid for every 50cm² on wet body after car wash, then wipe off with SMOOTH EGG Smooth Cloth.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – Removing Water Stains Symptoms such as water spots, small scratches on door knobs can be easily removed with ‘Refresh Cleaner for Coated Cars’. Mild detergent not harmful for coated cars to remove water stains and water marks. After stain is removed, product creates a silicone based resin to restore damaged coating producing a glossy, water repellent layer. THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PROCEDURE: 1. Wash off dirt, dust or mud, and wipe off water. 2. Shake the ‘Refresh Cleaner for Coated Cars’ bottle well. 3. Pour a coin size amount of liquid onto included towel. 4. Rub towel onto surface one panel at a time.
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURE – Removing Iron Powder & Deposits Stubborn iron deposit are sometimes difficult to remove and will require mechanical removal. Use only SMOOTH EGG Clay Bar to gently remove iron powders and deposits. Use maintenance liquid (SMOOTH EGG Liquid) to restore smoothness. THINGS YOU'LL NEED: PROCEDURE: 1. Wash the car, removing sand and dust from the body of the vehicle. 2. Knead the clay bar by hand until it's soft and flat. 3. Gently slide the clay bar over the wet surface. * Be sure to knead the bar regularly to expose fresh clay. 4. Wash with pH neutral maintenance shampoo. 5. Partially dry vehicle with clean microfiber towel (note do not dry completely as products work best when the surface is slightly wet). 6. Use one trigger spray of maintenance liquid for every 50cm² on wet body after car wash, then wipe off with SMOOTH Egg Smooth Cloth.
! ATTENTION ! Besure to wipe off water after car wash or rain, otherwise minerals in the water will leave white deposits on the surface causing water spot or marks. ! Do not use shampoo containing wax, scratch remover, abrasive component, wax containing organic solvent and coating agent as they may cause damage to coating layer. ! If repairs to the bodywork or re-painting is required, enquire with your SOFT99 Certified Applicator prior repairs. * Recommend hand car wash only.