Car Waxing

How to wax your car and why it is important!

Waxing your car is essential to keeping the paint protected from the environment. Waxing prevents contaminants, pollution and industrial fall out from embedding itself into the paint, preventing expensive damage to the paint.

Think of it like this, when you go out into the sun you put on sunscreen to protect your skin from burning it is the same way with wax. There are many factors that determine how much you should wax your car.

Do you keep your car garaged or does it sit outside? A good rule of thumb is to wax your vehicle at least twice a year. If you would like you can clay in between waxing and this will help to keep your vehicles paint contaminant free for longer periods requiring less waxing.

You probably are thinking that there are waxes that allow you to wax your car once a year. The majority of these products are not waxes but polymers or sealants. They normally have chemical cleaners in them that provide a brilliant shine and last longer than normal waxes. If your vehicle is kept garaged and is properly maintained, washed etc...The sealant may last a year but you will still have contaminants that need to be cleaned from the paint surface. When you see the paint on your car start to dull the first thing you think is that it needs to be waxed when actually it needs to be polished.

There are proper steps to wax your car; I will go through them so you can get a better understanding on how to protect your cars finish.