Tuesday, June 4, 2013

Tuesday Maintenance Tip: Wax to protect your car’s paint job

No way around it! Waxing your car is work. But it’s satisfying work that will help keep your car looking new. Car wax preserves paint by slowing oxidation and forming a barrier against bird droppings, sap, and pollution. Plus driving a nice shiny car is just plain fun.
Here’s what to do to ensure the maximum in protection:
  • Liquid and spray waxes are tempting to use — they make the car shiny with less work than rubbing in paste wax. But there’s still no beating paste wax for the hardest, longest-lasting finish. Look for paste with a high carnauba wax content.
  • Apply a thin, even coat of wax to the car’s surfaces with a damp sponge. Avoid applying too much, or it will be difficult to remove and some residue will inevitably mar your finish.
  • To avoid fine scratches, use a clean, soft cotton or microfiber cloth to remove wax once it has dried.
  • Apply an extra coat of wax to the nose and hood. The wax film in these areas wears away quickly.


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4 comments:

  1. Water based car wax would be much better option. Off course, this review also gives you complete information about product quality, protection capability against UV rays, pollutants and extreme weather.3M Premium Liquid Wax

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  2. Nice blog. I have been researching auto painting since my Honda Civic proved to have defective factory paint. No, Honda would not stand by their warranty. :-(

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  3. Thanks for the share! When it comes to cars I am just completely lost. Just the other day it took me over three hours to put on new wiper blade inserts, so I can only imagine how long it is going to take to wax it. Any tips for a first timer?

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  4. Having a nice shine with your cars paint is so important to make your car look nice. I'm wondering what car service can help me get a new paint job. It definitely takes some work to keep up with your car.
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