Do Cars Need Waxing in Winter?
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Car waxing is necessary in winter. Here are the specific details about car waxing: 1. Function: After waxing the car body, the amount of raindrop adhesion can be reduced by 50% to 90%, protecting the paint and helping to prevent dust and high temperatures. 2. New car maintenance: New cars do not need polishing as the surface does not oxidize immediately, and polishing may damage the paint, having the opposite effect. For new car maintenance, simply clean the car thoroughly and apply wax directly without polishing. 3. Durability: Spray waxing has relatively short durability, generally lasting about 2 months. For cars over a year old with severe oxidation or obvious scratches, polishing is required before spray waxing to remove the oxidized layer on the car body and maintain the paint's brightness.
I have a deep understanding of the need to wax your car in winter. Because the cold winter weather, along with road salt and snow, can erode the car's paint, leading to rust or tiny cracks. Waxing is like putting a protective film over the car's body—it prevents moisture and corrosion from seeping in and helps rainwater roll off quickly without leaving water spots. I have a car that's been around for several years, and if it's not waxed in winter, by spring it's covered in white spots, costing me thousands to repair. I recommend using synthetic wax because it's more cold-resistant and lasts longer. The waxing process isn't difficult either—just pick a sunny, warm day, spend half an hour applying it yourself, and it'll last the whole winter. Don't wait until there's a problem to regret it; simple maintenance can save you a lot of money.
