How to Use Car Wax
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Applying car wax is an important step in caring for your car, but few owners do it properly. This guide answers some of the most frequently asked questions new car owners have about applying car wax.
What does car wax do, exactly?
Car wax creates a barrier between your cars paint and damaging substances like bird droppings and tree sap, protecting the paint. 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 will my car need a new coat of 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. 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 large or the water forms sheets instead of drops, your car needs a waxing.
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 the car is parked in the sun or for some other reason the paint is hot to the touch, cool the car off before you wax. Heat burns wax onto the finish, with ugly and hard to remove results.
Protect any parts you do not want to wax 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! Related information Car washing . Automobile .
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