I went through a car wash the other day after work, and was told by one of the employees who waxed my car that I was a bad car owner. I felt wrongly accused. After all, I get regular oil changes and follow my maintenance records. But as car wax was being put on my car, the employee kept shaking his head. After he was finished with the car wax, he came over to give me an earful. "Your paint was so foggy. How could you let this happen?" I guess years of not using car wax is an offense so big, that I deserved public embarrassment. There were lots of other customers, sitting in their suits like me, glancing over to get a look at me being reprimanded. Honestly, I love my car. I did not mean to harm it. Luckily, I was saved by the guy who put my car wax on.
Car wax forms a protective layer on your car. 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. By using car wax on a routine basis, you can help the value of your car from depreciating as quickly. You do not have to go to a car detailing place like I did. After my little public scolding, I may choose to do it myself in the future. There are so many different kinds of car wax out there and they all are dependent upon how you apply them and when. When I took a look at a "Consumer Reports" snapshot of car wax, they concluded that the fancy ones do not perform any better than cheaper ones.
To properly apply car wax, your car should first be clean and dry. Take a glance at the surface and make sure there is not any remaining grit. If you start waxing over the grit, it could scratch your car. Make sure your car is not in the direct sun. Do not attempt to do this on a frigid day, as your labors will not yield much success. Rub the car wax on in circular patterns, using a soft cloth that will not scratch your paint. It is best to apply the wax in sections, so you can tell where you have been. Wait for the applied car wax to get cloudy before you remove it. Rub the wax off in circular movements with a clean rag. Shake out the cloth frequently, so you do not get any build up. Once the car is done, stand back and admire. Although you may have to give your arm some rest and relaxation, you can take heart in knowing that you do not have to wax again anytime soon. It is ideal to apply a new coat of car wax every quarter.
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