Signs You Need To Wax Your Car You always hear"wax four times a year"with the
seasons,but what if your car needs a wax between then? How do you know you need
a wax? It's fairly simple actually. It's important to understand that the
seasonal waxing approach is just advice; there are plenty of problematic
situations that your car will run into along the road that will need wax as a
solution. After seeing literally thousands and thousands of cars,we've compiled
the most important signifiers that are telling you that your car needs some
carnauba lovin'. Read on to see how you (and your car) can benefit from waxing
at the right time The power of a car wax should not be underestimated. Not
only does your car look great,but it is protected from environmental
contaminants,too. Environmental effects,such as UV rays,acid rain,road debris
and more,beat up your car's paint and leave it looking dull. Impurities and
contaminants aren't always removed with a car wash and often require a clay bar
treatment-but that's another discussion. What's important here is that waxes
prevent against these problems Car Repair
Tool,lowering your need to preform further detailing treatments. Increased
depth and clarity are bogeys compared to the protection benefits your paint
gains from a thorough wax treatment Auto
Code Scanner. So when do I need to wax? What should I look for and why? Here
are four occurrences that we deem the most important warning signs for a wax,why
they are problematic,what causes them,and how wax helps to remedy them: Dry
Paint: One of the most common signs of paintwork neglect is dry paint. The
concept of dry paint is similar to that of dry hands; as nutrients and moisture
escape the surface,cracking and light fracturing occurs (read more about paint
fracturing). These unsightly cracks reflect light in various directions,making
them extremely visible to the human eye. Solving them is as easy as buying
carnauba car wax and applying it. Like skin moisturizer,carnauba wax replenishes
lost oils (due to penetrating UV rays) in the paintwork and nourishes the paint
to relieve the stress it has burdened due to dryness. Newly Visible Light
Scratches: Truth is,minor imperfections such as clear coat scratches and light
swirl marks are embedded into your paint before you even own the car. Dealers
often"detail"new cars quickly without proper procedure and end up butchering the
paint in one way or another. Luckily for you,sealers and waxes fill these
imperfections,but only for a limited amount of time-have you ever noticed swirls
a few months after buying a brand new car? Your first option is to polish,but
again that is a different discussion. What's important to know is that nothing
bad is happening to your car when you fill these imperfections,but rather you
are making them appear invisible while protecting the surface from future
problems. A simple wax will ease the visual pain a keep your car protected.
After Polishing: No matter what,always wax after a polishing procedure. Whether
done in your garage or professionally,polishing is hard work and it's the wax's
job to seal in that hard work. Freshly polished paint is extremely vulnerable to
elements so it's an absolute necessity that you follow up with a wax or paint
sealant to protect the effort you put in. Waxing will also help to keep the
polished paint looking clear for an extended amount of time,meaning you wont
have to polish as much,or as frequently. Monthly Treatment: We've harped on
it,but it's for good reason. A seasonal wax application not only keeps your
car's paint healthy,but more importantly it keeps wax on your car throughout the
entire year. Carnauba wax is natural substance,meaning it will diminish over
time. If you don't keep up with your seasonal applications,after three months or
so (depending on the wax grade or sealant type) you will start to notice the
problems listed above. Bottom line,this is the easiest way to keep your car
looking great throughout its lifespan. As professional detailers and car care
enthusiasts,we at Dr. Beasley's firmly believe that preventing problems is
easier than having to fix them. It sounds simple,but waxing is just that. It's a
simple 30 minute addition to any car wash routine and it pays off in the long
run. Always keep an eye out for these problematic signifiers,and remember,wax
your car often!
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