How Long Does Car Waxing Last?
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Car waxing lasts for 3 months. Precautions for waxing include: 1. Do not wax a new car casually; 2. Clean the car before waxing; 3. Wax the car in a shaded area. Steps for waxing: 1. Wash the car thoroughly with dedicated car shampoo; 2. After rinsing, dry the car with a clean cloth to avoid water on the paint surface affecting the waxing effect; 3. Move the car to a shaded area, use a round sponge specifically for solid car wax to apply the wax evenly on the paint surface; 4. During application, move the sponge in circular motions evenly across the car body to create a fish-scale effect with the wax on the paint; 5. After application, wait 5 to 10 minutes for the wax to dry completely; 6. Use a microfiber towel to wipe off any excess wax from the paint surface.
I just waxed my old Golf last week, and it's hard to say how long it will last. Regular carnauba wax usually fades in about two months, especially since I park in an open space now—after a day of summer sun, the water beading effect isn't as sharp as when it was freshly applied. Last week's rain clearly showed the water spreading out instead of beading up on the paint, which is a sign it's wearing off. If you can park in a garage, you might stretch it to three months. I’ve learned my lesson and now go for synthetic polymer wax—it’s pricier but lasts four to five months, making it more cost-effective in the long run. Oh, and never use hard wax on plastic trim—it leaves a white haze that’ll have you scrubbing endlessly.
