Can car wash water wax be used to clean glass?
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Car wash water wax can be used to clean glass. The main component of glass is silicon dioxide, which will not cause any adverse reactions when in contact with water wax. However, it is recommended to use dedicated glass cleaner for better results. Here is some extended information about water wax car washing: 1. Compared to regular car wash solutions, water wax car washing places more emphasis on paint surface care. 2. The natural waxes used in water wax car washing include carnauba wax, beeswax, jojoba wax, etc. The surfactants used in water wax car washing are generally the same components found in regular facial cleansers, such as esters of natural plant alcohols. 3. Water wax car washing is a relatively new car washing method that has emerged in recent years. It makes car washing more convenient and reduces the damage to the car paint caused by dust particles being rubbed against the surface during washing.
Once, to save time while washing my car, I directly applied car wash wax onto the windshield, thinking it would provide some extra protection. However, after just two uses, I noticed that my visibility became slightly blurry during rainy days. Water droplets no longer rolled off quickly as before but left behind a thin, fog-like residue, especially noticeable at night, making me hesitant to drive fast. Later, after researching, I learned that the wax components in car wash wax can easily adhere to the glass surface, impairing its hydrophobicity and forming streaks when combined with dust. This was a hard lesson: glass and car body are entirely different—the former requires absolute clarity and smoothness, while wax is designed to protect the paint's shine, posing risks when used on glass. Now, I handle different areas separately during car washes: wax-based products for the body and only professional glass cleaners for the windshield to ensure safety and clarity. If you still want to try it, make sure to rinse thoroughly multiple times to avoid lingering issues.
