How to Apply Car Wax
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by: rickashman
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I grew up in the Southwest and I always remember my dad waxing the car. Car wax is not something people have in their garages at home here in New York where I now live. Here cars are not the big deal they are to people in California. Car owners accessorize their cars much more there than they do here. They put on shiny rims and lighted license plate holders. It is a way to express yourself. It is who you are. Here, a car is a mode of transportation. The sun also does a lot more damage to your car out West, so even if your car is simply a car to you, car wax is a regular part of the upkeep. As my dad would say, waxing your car will help it depreciate less because it keeps the exterior looking fantastic.
How do you know when it is time to wax your car? Most car experts say it depends on what kind of car wax you use and how flawless you want your car to look. I suppose with those guidelines, you might be destined to wax your car once a week. According to the description on car wax containers, it is time to wax again if rain water does not bead up on the paint.
You can get your car waxed one of two ways. You can do it yourself (or make one of your kids do it, in which case, there are three options for getting your car waxed) or take it to a detailer and have the professionals do it. Whenever I wax my car, it does not seem to stay shiny as long as when I have a car detailing place do it. I am guessing that I just do not have the same skill as them, regardless of the kind of car wax I would use. But here is how the experts tell you to apply car wax. Wash your car thoroughly first. You do not want to apply wax if your car is in the hot sun or if the temperature outside is too cold. You want the car surface to feel very smooth before you begin. If you do, you can apply a non abrasive cleaner meant for car surfaces to smooth it up. Use a damp sponge and douse it in the car wax. Rub it on your car in small circles. Make sure you remember where you have applied it, as you cover the entire painted surface. Then, starting where you began, use a cloth to remove the wax you applied. Make sure to shake out the towel frequently, so the wax does not build up. The last step is to assure there are no bits of wax left by polishing the entire surface with a different clean cloth such as a cheesecloth.
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