Using Car Wax
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Waxing your car with car wax is an essential part of car maintenance, but few people know how to do it well. This guide answers some of the most frequently asked questions new car owners have about applying 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 protects the paint from ultraviolet induced fading and reduces oxidation in the paint. 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. The environment also matters: 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. 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.
What is the best way to wax a car?
First, wash and dry your 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. 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). Do not let extra wax get caught in the seams and joins of the exterior, and avoid waxing any dull plastic detailing. Follow the same path across the car to buff off the excess wax, using a lint free soft towel. When the excess wax is gone, get the softest cloth you can find and go over the car one last time to polish it. Remove the masking tape, and you are done! Resourses Car polish ... Car ... Auto ...
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