Car Wax 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 function, exactly, does car wax perform?
Car wax protects the paint, creating a barrier between the paint and corrosive substances like tree sap and bird droppings. It also reduces oxidation and protects against fading brought on by exposure to UV rays. Some modern waxes have additives that also help to clean the car and buff away tiny scratches. However, the most obvious effect is a high shine and a deepening of the cars color.
How often should I apply car wax?
Depending on what type of wax you opt for, you will need to wax every two to three months. Paste and liquid waxes last longer than spray waxes. Your climate also makes a difference: If you do not park under shelter, if the average temperature in your region is hot, if your car is exposed to a lot of droppings, tree sap, or blowing sand, or if your cars finish faces any other kinds of abuse, you should apply wax more often. To tell for certain, watch how water beads on your car. If the drops are large or the water forms sheets instead of drops, your car needs a waxing.
What is the best way to wax a car?
First, wash and dry your car. Water and wax combine badly, so make sure the car is completely dry before you wax. 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. Then with a damp sponge, apply the car wax to your car, going in small circles (if you have an older car) or long strokes along the lines of the car (if you have a newer car). 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. Follow the same path across the car to buff off the excess wax, using a lint free soft towel. 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. Remove the masking tape, and you are done! See more Car polish .
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