WHAT TO DO IF YOU ARE INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT: 1. Stop. Stay calm. Do not leave the scene. 2. Call law enforcement authorities immediately. 3. Do not discuss the accident with anyone except the police or your insurance company. Do not pay the other party. 4. Secure the names and addresses of involved parties and witnesses. 5. Have your vehicle towed to Sudden Impact Auto Body if not drivable. You may use the tow company of your choice. We frequently use Kluttz Towing 704-636-4745. 6. If your vehicle is drivable, see us as soon as possible. 7. Notify your insurance company of the accident and that Sudden Impact will be doing the repairs. HOW TO PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE’S NEW PAINT JOB: We recommend that you follow these simple precautions in the first few months of your new finish’s life: In the First 90 Days: Do not wax or polish the vehicle–this will allow the finish to dry and harden completely (Do not use silicone-containing waxes or polishes) In the First 30 Days: Do not use a commercial car wash. Stiff brushes or sponges could mar the finish and damage the surface. Wash the vehicle by hand with cool water and a very mild car wash solution. Be sure to use a soft cloth or sponge. Wash the vehicle in the shade-never in the sun. Do not “dry wipe” the vehicle–always use clean water. Dry wiping could scratch the finish. Extreme heat and cold are to be avoided. Keep the vehicle parked in the shade whenever possible. Do not drive on gravel roads. Chipping the finish is easily done in the first 30 days. Do not park under trees which drop sap or near factories with heavy smoke fallout. Sap and industrial fallout mar or spot a freshly painted surface. Trees are also likely to attract birds. Bird droppings have a high acid content and will damage a freshly painted surface. They should be washed off as soon as possible. Do not spill gasoline, oil, antifreeze, transmission fluid or windshield solvent on the new finish. If you do. . . IMMEDIATELY rinse off with water. DO NOT WIPE. Do not scrape ice or snow from the surface. Your snow scraper can act like a paint scraper if the finish is new. Brush off the loose material with a soft snow brush. (PPG Industries, Inc.) 1. Avoid car washes that use rotating brushes and harsh cleaners.