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Can I use MAXL ONE when my vehicle is too dirty?Updated a month ago

Short Answer

No. If your vehicle is too dirty, meaning thick grime, mud, gritty buildup, sand, or etc, you should not use MAXL ONE. When heavy contamination is sitting on the surface, wiping can drag those abrasives across the paint. The safest thing to do is rinse and wash the vehicle first to remove all of that debris before touching it. Once the surface is clean, MAXL ONE is perfect for maintaining it.


Understanding When MAXL ONE Is Safe

MAXL ONE is perfect for lightly dirty and pollenated surfaces. The product has more lubricity than soap, so it lifts the dirt easily without scratching. Fingerprints, dust, pollen, light road film, and weekly buildup are exactly what MAXL ONE is made for.

When You Should Not Use MAXL ONE

If the vehicle is covered with thick grime, mud, gritty buildup, or anything that looks abrasive, always rinse it off first. Once you rinse the vehicle and it is fully wet, it makes sense to wash it because washing will always be the safest choice for a heavily soiled surface.


What To Do When the Car Is Too Dirty

If you determine the car is too dirty for a wipe-down, the best process is the MAXL Method Complete System.

  1. Remove abrasives without touching the paint using MAXRemove

  2. Wash with our super cleaning soap MAXWash

  3. Coat everything quickly while the car is still wet with MAXEasy, or dry the car and use MAXL ONE instead. Both of these cotain Triphene Technology for a superior coating.

  4. Dry with the SoftSorb Drying Towel

  5. When the vehicle gets lightly dirty apply MAXL ONE for long lasting slickness and protection with ease


How Real-World Maintenance Usually Looks

Most people follow a natural pattern.
Car is way too dirty so you use the MAXL Method to clean it.
You maintain with MAXL ONE when the vehicle gets a little dirty.
You repeat that maintenance cycle several times.
Eventually you wait too long and the car gets dirtier than you’re comfortable wiping.
When that happens, you reset with the MAXL Method and go right back to maintaining with MAXL ONE.


The Easiest System for Keeping Your Vehicle Flawless

The MAXL Method Complete Kit contains MAXL ONE and gives you the highest level of cleanliness, safety, and shine with the least amount of effort. You only wash when absolutely necessary, and MAXL ONE handles the rest.

Short answer repeated: MAXL ONE is perfect for light dirt. If it is muddy or extremely dirty, rinse and wash first.

Check out the complete system here: MAXL.com/products/maxl-method-complete-system



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