How Many Years Does Car Paint Take to Age?

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SanCora
07/29/25 1:17pm
Car paint typically ages in about 5 years. Here are some methods for maintaining the car paint surface: 1. Waxing: Waxing is a common method for beautifying the paint surface. It involves applying a protective layer to the car body, but the effect is short-lived, often lasting less than a month. There are two types: direct waxing and polishing waxing. Direct waxing involves cleaning the car body and applying wax directly to the clear coat of the paint surface, while polishing waxing requires using a polishing machine to polish the paint surface before applying wax. 2. Glazing: Glazing is an upgraded version of waxing. First, the car surface is cleaned, and then a soft wool or sponge is used with a vibrating polishing machine to penetrate high-molecular glaze into the pores of the paint surface, forming a strong mesh protective layer. Glazing can reduce the roughness of the paint surface and minimize friction between the paint and the external environment, keeping the paint clean even in harsh conditions. However, the material and application method of glazing cannot provide hardness to the paint surface. Often, the advertised effects are exaggerated, and the actual results are not as good or long-lasting. Due to the composition of the glaze, it is not resistant to acid or alkaline cleaning and can be easily damaged, typically lasting only 1 to 3 months. Additionally, glazing can harm the car paint, requiring reapplication every two to three months.
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