Can Waxing Remove Scratches? How Long Does It Last?
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Waxing can remove minor scratches and lasts for about a month. Here is an introduction to the benefits of car waxing: 1. Beautification: Car waxing can give the car a more attractive shine, attracting more attention. 2. Waterproofing: Car waxing also provides waterproofing, preventing rainwater from corroding the vehicle. Especially nowadays, urban rainwater is highly acidic and extremely corrosive, so it is even more important to wax your car regularly. 3. Heat Protection: In the scorching summer, waxing can reflect some of the incoming light and provide a protective layer on the car body, preventing direct exposure to the paint, which can cause fading and wear. 4. Anti-static: During driving, friction between the car's metal body and airborne dust can generate static electricity. To prevent this static electricity, the car body should be waxed.
Waxing primarily makes the car paint look shinier and can also cover very light scratches, such as water marks or minor abrasions. Deeper scratches cannot be removed at all and require polishing or repainting for repair. The duration of the effect depends on the type of wax and the environment: synthetic wax usually lasts 2 to 3 months, while natural wax lasts shorter, about 4 to 6 weeks. I often wax my car myself and find that the effect fades faster with frequent rain or car washes. After each application, the car surface becomes smoother, provides some UV protection, and reduces acid rain corrosion. It's recommended to regularly check the car surface and wax it quarterly to maintain the best condition and extend the paint's lifespan.
