Can Dashboard Wax Waterproof Rearview Mirrors?
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Dashboard wax can waterproof rearview mirrors. Dashboard wax can quickly restore the natural luster and texture of car leather seats and interior roof linings, keeping them fresh and soft. It also makes the dashboard and tire surfaces bright and vibrant as new. Functions of Dashboard Wax: Dashboard wax, also known as instrument wax, is a specialized maintenance product designed for the texture of automotive leather trim and instrument panels. It effectively prevents aging of dashboards and interior trim, while also offering cleaning, anti-static, and UV protection properties as a liquid wax. Effects of Dashboard Wax: It can quickly restore the natural luster and texture of car leather seats and interior roof linings, keeping them fresh and soft. It also makes the dashboard and tire surfaces bright and vibrant as new.
Last time I sprayed dashboard wax on my car's rearview mirror to test its water repellency, and indeed the water droplets beaded up and rolled off, lasting about three to four days. However, it's not a professional water repellent by nature, as the wax film breaks down when exposed to wiper cleaning or intense sunlight. Moreover, applying it too thickly can cause glare at night, and once I almost failed to see the car behind me while turning. Now I've switched to a $10+ glass water repellent spray, which lasts about a month, providing a clear, oil-like vision during rain. Actually, the key to rearview mirror water repellency lies in preventing dirt—no spray works if dust and grease build up. Regularly cleaning with alcohol wipes is the real solution.
