What kind of car wax do professionals use?
Carnauba wax
Our preferred wax is Carnauba wax, which is typically preferred among professional detailers. Waxes applied after vehicle detailing sits on top of the paint and help to create deeper hues in the paint with a liquid-like finish.
Does car wax actually work?
It has cosmetic benefits, like enhancing the car’s existing shine and preventing water spots. It can’t, however, address your car’s individual needs. In some instances, spray wax may actually do damage to your car. The spray’s pressure can grind leftover dirt or debris into the paint.
What is a good paste wax?
Meguiar’s Gold Class Carnauba Plus Premium Paste Wax Exceptional smoothness and shine make this paste wax a favorite among auto detailers. “I have used several car waxes over the years and Meguiar’s is by far the best,” wrote one Amazon consumer. “Other waxes have a flaky dust-like residue when wiping off.
Is ceramic coating better than wax?
Ceramic protectants (coatings) provide a much higher durability than wax. They resist heat, UV rays, environmental contaminants & harsh detergents much better than wax. Wax on the other hand simply sits on top of the paint’s surface. It does not create the chemical bond like we find with ceramic coatings.
Does waxing a car twice help?
There is no exact answer as to how often a car owner should wax their vehicle. In some cases, twice a year is enough. For others, waxing is necessary every three to four months or with the change of seasons. The time interval has a lot to do with the harshness of the environment in which the car lives.
Can you put carnauba wax on your car?
That is why if you see a carnauba product that is formulated as liquid spray and they claim to be 100% carnauba, you’ll know better. All of the products that we’ve featured contain polymers or some other wax like beeswax to help soften carnauba; otherwise, it would be very tedious to apply it onto the surface of your car.
Which is the hardest wax beeswax or carnauba?
That being said, studies show that carnauba wax has a very high melting point, about 3 times higher than beeswax at about 190 o F. It is also one of the hardest and densest natural waxes in the world.
What makes carnauba wax insoluble in water?
One of the most unique characteristics of carnauba wax is that it is technically insoluble in water. This is observed from tropical forest trees that secrete such wax to help protect their leaves from excessive moisture. The same property can be applied onto your car. When it rains water will form beads and simply roll down your car’s body.
Which is the best wax for car shine?
In the world of car waxes nothing beats carnauba, especially if you’re after that elegant showroom shine in your car. There are many products that claim they’re made of 100-percent pure carnauba wax. Unfortunately, this is not entirely accurate because of the unique characteristics of pure carnauba wax.