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December 16, 2008Car wax makes your car’s “new car” shine last longer and restores shine to older cars, but only if you pick the right wax for your car. Some car waxes will cover your car’s plastic parts with residue; others will actually make your car’s finish less smooth as the wax scratches the finish or forms a haze over it. When you go to choose from the shelves upon shelves of car waxes at your local auto store, here are a few questions to keep in mind.
Do you want shine, or depth of color? Natural car waxes, such as Carnauba wax, give a car’s finish depth, but slightly less shine. Artificial waxes, which include most spray on and liquid waxes, shine beautifully but give a less rich color, and can emphasize minor flaws. Artificial waxes are particularly bad with dark colors. Experts suggest that dark cars be waxed only with natural waxes. Lighter cars can take either kind of wax, depending on whether you value color or gleam more highly.
Does the exterior of your car include much plastic? Some car waxes react poorly to matte plastic, especially the porous, dark kind so popular on recent models, and deposit a residue that may need extra attention with a special cleaner to remove. If plastic is a prominent part of your car’s exterior, choose a wax that is noted for being compatible with plastic.
How durable do you want the car wax to be, and how long are you willing to spend in applying it? Consumer Reports performed a comparison test and found that liquid waxes were the most durable and the best at cleaning. However, because they took extra time to spread evenly and without streaking, they took the longest to apply. Spray on waxes were the least durable and did the worst job at cleaning, but they were also the quickest and easiest to apply. Consumer Reports recommended them mainly for new cars whose finishes were in excellent condition, for owners who were willing to wax frequently, and for stopgap treatments in between treatments with liquid or paste wax. Paste waxes were about as durable as liquid waxes, and their application time was comparable. Although paste waxes used to be notoriously time consuming to apply, Consumer Reports noted that now they are packaged with applicators that have cut their application time significantly, even and made them slightly easier to apply than liquid waxes.
Consider what quality you want the finish to have, whether the car wax will be compatible with the types of plastic on your car, how much time you want to spend applying wax, and how frequently you are willing to reapply the wax. Be honest with yourself, and do not feel pressured to buy a wax that takes a lot of effort and upkeep simply because the experts say you should. Unless the experts are going to come and maintain your car for you, pick the car wax that is right for you and your car.
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You want the car surface to feel very smooth before you begin. If you do, you can apply a non abrasive cleaner meant for car surfaces to smooth it up. Dip a damp cloth or sponge in the car wax and apply it to the car surface in small circles. Cover all the paint in a pattern, remembering the path you followed. Remove the wax (in the order in which it was applied) with a cloth or cloth diaper.
In light of all this, there are ways to cut down on spending and one little thing that can help stretch your money is washing your own vehicle.
If you would like to wash your car, you need to make sure you have all of the car wash supplies that you need. The first thing you will need is a source of clean running water. If you have a backyard hose with a sprayer, it should work just fine. Make sure that you park as near the hose as possible so that you can be sure it will reach around your car.
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Polishing a car is an involved process, a practiced procedure really. The first step is to wash the car . This is a two step process starting with plain water, then with car detergent. Detergent used for washing clothes are never to be used as they are strong and may damage your car paint.
Waxing the car regularly may require some hard work and time, but you get to shield your car’s paint form environmental conditions and damages caused by sunlight and other environmental factors. It is a widespread belief that the application of Car Wax lasts for a long time and there is no need to wax regularly. It is important to apply the wax at an interval of months in order to keep the exterior shiny and well maintained.
When choosing a car wax, it is important to choose the right product. You should choose a wax that does not contain abrasives.
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You can get your car waxed one of two ways. You can do it yourself (or make one of your kids do it, in which case, there are three options for getting your car waxed) or take it to a detailer and have the professionals do it. Whenever I wax my car, it does not seem to stay shiny as long as when I have a car detailing place do it. I am guessing that I just do not have the same skill as them, regardless of the kind of car wax I would use. But here is how the experts tell you to apply car wax.
Car wax is to car paint, as conditioner is to hair for a person. It forms a barrier to shield from outside elements. In addition, it makes your car sparkle as if it were new and hides scratches. Regular application of car wax can keep your car looking new. You can go to the professional or do it yourself.
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Before polishing, park your vehicle in a shade.
Apply wax in a circular motion across the entire outer frame. Be careful not to put the car polish in gaps around the structure. When done, take a cotton cloth and wipe out the car polish. You might notice white stains which are actually the residue and needs to be cleaned.
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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 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.
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What does car wax do, exactly?
Car wax creates a barrier between your car’s paint and damaging substances like bird droppings and tree sap, protecting the paint. It also reduces oxidation and protects against fading brought on by exposure to UV rays. Some of the newer waxes contain ingredients that also reduce the appearance of minute scratches in the car’s finish and clean the car. But the most visible effect is the creation of rich, deep color and a high shine.
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.
Ask any guy with a car if you should keep your car waxed. You know they are going to tell you yes if you ask them if you should wax it. If you are a woman though, and have no man around to help you do things like that, you really should learn about waxing your car and how to use car wax. You can even use car wax yourself to keep your own car shined up, looking good and protected.
The car can be protected with car wax from the elements to keep it from fading.
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It will not be an oversimplification to suggest that the car polish is a variant of sand. The only major difference is that it is an abrasive substance that sticks to the outer frame and makes it shiny. Certain natural colors like red are exposed to the natural sunlight that makes them vulnerable to rust. To protect the exposure, the car polish acts as the first line of defense against the fury of nature. It should also be noticed that every time the car is painted, a layer of original paint is affected to a certain extent.
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Just take a small amount of wax on a damp sponge and apply it in circles. Apply wax to different sections but remember the path you took. Be careful when applying wax near the joints of car doors and hood as the accumulating wax can harm the levers. The next step is to wipe off the wax by a clean cotton cloth. While cleaning, you will notice that the wax will gradually build up on the cleaning cloth.
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Buying a car wax is only the first step to a greater shine. You should know the basics. Make sure that the car wax is applied to different parts of the car and let it dry before using a damp cloth to wipe it off. Rub it in slow circular motions before using a damp cloth. Always use a cotton cloth to clean the car after the initial coating.
Car wax is a protective material used for the cars and there are various other reasons because of which it is being used nowadays. In fact, most of the people do not know the reasons of using car wax. Some people are still reluctant to use it because of some misconceptions related to it. Some individuals argue that car wax is for the old cars because the new vehicles have clear coat. On the other hand, other group of people believes that car wax is very important regardless of the model year of the car.
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In the past few years, most new cars come with a clear coat of transparent protective top coat. Does this eliminate the need to use car wax on your car?Environmental factors such as sunlight, road debris, and rain will eat away at the finish of your car so car wax can still be used to improve the shine on your car. Adding a coat of wax after washing your car can help to protect the paint on your car.
There are different kinds of car waxes. These include liquid, paste, and the spray on, wipe off types.
Florida has air pollution and acid rain is very common there. The research found that the acid rain in Florida is actually as acidic as ay citric like juice. Do you know how the acidic rain can damage the appearance of your car?. Therefore, you must use all preventive measures to protect your car. Car wax saves your car from acid rain and various other elements.
Also, you will need some soap, which is probably the most important aspect of your car wash supplies. Be sure that you purchase specially formulated car wash soap rather than using household detergent, because it could be harsh on the vehicle finish.
In order to get the soapy water from the bucket onto your car, you will need a good sponge. Some people prefer to use natural sponges, while others like a synthetic sponge. Either of these are fine, and can be purchased at most grocery stores.