Protectant Car Wax
By admin in Car Wash on March 3rd, 2008
A protectant car wax is a product designed to protect cars paint, & impart a glossy wet-look to our dream vehicle. But it is definitely not a car polish. A car polish is actually a mildly abrasive agent used on the car after washing for scratch removal, to smoothen the car surface; it is used before waxing a car. A number of protectant car waxes are available, but they all fall into two categories. The two basic types of car waxes are namely (1) carnauba-based paste waxes which is the traditional one. (2) Synthetic liquid sealants. These waxes have a reputation for providing the deepest possible shine to any car’s paint simultaneously providing the vital protection from the elements our cars paint needs.
For maximum protection waxing the car at least twice a year is highly recommended. Harsh detergent containing harsh chemicals intended to cut through grease should be totally avoided that will inevitably strip away the wax and damage the car.
- Carnauba based paste waxes generally take longer time for application but do not last for a longer period as the other wax does.
- The second type of wax actually contains no wax at all, but lab created polymers & other assorted chemicals are present to form an invisible armor shield on the car paint. This wax is best known for its glass live shine. Sealants are quicker to apply and lasts longer time than paste wax do. The only disadvantage regarding the usage of synthetic sealants is that they tend to draw attention to small scratches instead concealing them as paste waxes do. Personal preferences work in choosing the type of wax for one’s car but both are equally effective in protection & when applied with the appropriate car detailing equipment, it forms a protective shield.
After the car is washed with a cleaner specially recommended followed by a good car polish, the car is now totally ready for the wax job. The protection wax or sealant is applied with the appropriate applicator pad or a plain micro fiber cloth is used section wise. Then the product applied is left to dry to give a dull hazy finish. Then one has to buff the protectant off with a clean soft cloth. Excess wax should be removed immediately from rubber bumpers & trims. Now that we know the clear difference between protectant car waxes and sealants, proper choice of the wax can be made to protect our cars from forces of nature.
The application of pure wax will seal the dirt into the paint, which will enhance the deterioration of the car paint. All these are very necessary indeed to understand to keep our cars finish in tip top shape.
Car wax is specifically formulated for today’s modern finishes inclusive of clear coats leaving a rich, deep, reflective shine with minimal effort and stunning results for a shine that will last.
