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April 19, 2009Many people feel car wax is like putting on lipstick. It helps you appear shinier and put together, but is not a requirement. That is not the case, however. Car wax should be compared to taking a multivitamin or putting on sunscreen. It not only makes your car appear shiny and clean, it protects your car and can keep it looking new. Washing, waxing and keeping up with the maintenance on your car will increase its longevity.
Most auto experts recommend washing your car at least once a month. The surface of your car bears the brunt of the daily things present in our environment. Tree sap, dirt, and bugs get stuck on there and can leave permanent spots. (If you already have some spots from years of non washing, take comfort in knowing car wax might help.) Use a soft cleaning cloth that will not scratch the paint, if you are doing the job yourself. Regular old dish detergent is usually not recommended. If you put your dirty wash cloth into the soapy water, it will put all that grime back in the soap. Dip your dirty wash mitt in a separate rinse container before you stick it back in the container with the sudsy water. Thoroughly wash all areas where salt and other roadside accumulations may be. Many experts say to use one of those power sprayers a couple times a year. Hold the nozzle at a safe distance, so you do not risk peeling off any loose paint. I, personally, prefer the at home method of car washing and avoid those power things. To dry your car, use a waffle weave cloth or synthetic or natural microfiber towel. You are ready for some car wax.
Car wax comes in many varieties. Many people use carnauba wax, because it is natural. You can also use a man made wax. If you use quality car wax, you will likely only have to reapply every two or three months. You will need a soft sponge and a clean cloth. Apply the car wax in small circular patterns. Buff the wax off with your clean rag after the waxed areas look hazy. Use clean parts of the towel to buff, to make sure accumulated wax does not end up back on your car.
While you are washing and applying car wax, pay attention to any new scratches, dents or rust. Things that start small can easily become corroded or damaged. You can either take on the project of repairing those things, or take it to a professional. Be certain to get oil changes, maintenance check ups, and recommended service. Your attentiveness to the needs of your car, as well as regular washing and car wax, will keep that car humming along for years to come.
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Where a clay bar when used on a vehicle, removes only contamination, polishes remove surface imperfections. Polishing using a car wax is a time taking yet a very enjoyable activity for vehicle owners who can not bear with even the lightest of surface imperfection.
Earlier there was a considerable difference in a car wax and polish. While car wax takes care primarily of the oxidation of metallic parts, polish is a cleaning compound that removes impurities from the paint which prepares it for waxing, sealing, or protecting. But now days new ambivalent chemicals have arrived that can fulfill the above purpose on single application.
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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. Having washed your car with a car specified detergent mix, wash again with plain water and let the excess water fall off. Use a chamois leather car towel or a micro fiber car towel to dry your car.
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It is important to wash and dry your vehicle before applying the substance. This step will ensure that provide that great shine you are looking for, and waxing over dust and dirt can cause surface scratches. After drying, simply apply your preferred brand of car wax to small sections working from one end to the other. As you apply the product, rub in circular motions using a cloth diaper or terry cloth towel. After the product has dried, using a clean towel begin using circular motions again to remove it, and you will also want to regularly shake the towel out of dried particles.
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A car wax chemical may or may not be applied to the plastic, metallic and leather surfaces depending upon the make of the car wax and it is always better to confirm the applicability of car wax to specific surfaces before its use. It is not that only small or cheaper old cars use car wax and once can easily see the most expensive ones and the in vogue cars like Jaguar, Mercedes and other celebrated models being waxed soon after they are rolled out of showrooms. It is basically because of the fact that car wax is so safe that people entrust them with such expensive and well maintained cars.
A surface in cars has to be freed from unwanted oxidation of metals, swirls, scratches, water deposits and other similar imperfections and hence a car wax is desired to be applied. Where a clay bar when used on a vehicle, removes only contamination, polishes remove surface imperfections.
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