Car Wax: Application FAQ
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Applying car wax is an important step in caring for your car, but few owners do it properly. Here are a few answers to the most common questions car owners have about using car wax.
What does car wax do, exactly?
Car wax protects the paint, creating a barrier between the paint and corrosive substances like tree sap and bird droppings. It also protects the paint from ultraviolet induced fading and reduces oxidation in the paint. Some of the newer waxes contain ingredients that also reduce the appearance of minute scratches in the cars finish and clean the car. However, the most obvious effect is a high shine and a deepening of the cars color.
How often should I apply car wax?
Every two to three months, depending on the type of wax you use. Spray on waxes hold up worse than liquid or paste waxes. Your climate also makes a difference: If you park your car outside, live in a very hot area, have a lot of blowing sand, or expose your car to any other conditions that could affect the condition of the paint, you should wax more often. The best way to tell whether your car is due for a wax is to watch how water beads on the finish. If the drops are over half an inch wide or if the water forms sheets instead, your car needs another coat of wax.
How should I wax my car?
Start by washing and drying the car. The car should be absolutely dry before you start waxing. Water and wax do not mix. If you parked your car in the sun to dry it, move it to a shady spot and let it cool off before you start waxing, since heat can bake the wax onto the car, with ugly results.
If your car has detailing you do not want to wax, cover the parts with masking tape. Using a damp sponge, apply the car wax to the car. Small circles work best for older cars, and long strokes work best for new cars with the newer types of finish that are now on the market. Avoid letting wax settle into the seams of the car, and do not let wax get onto any dull plastic your car may have on its exterior. Then take a soft, lint free towel and buff off the excess wax, going along the car in the same sequence in which you applied the wax. When the car is free of excess wax, go over it again with the softest cloth you can find to polish it and finish removing any streaks. Peel off the masking tape, and you have a freshly waxed car!
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