How Old Should a Car Be Before Polishing and Waxing?

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McLuke
07/30/25 1:34am
Car polishing and waxing are two different procedures. Polishing is generally recommended every three years or so, while waxing frequency depends on how well you maintain your car, with an average recommendation of every two months. Below are detailed explanations: 1. Car Waxing: Applying a layer of wax to the car's paint surface helps resist dirt and repel water, thereby protecting the paint. 2. Car Polishing: This process involves three steps: grinding, polishing, and restoring, which physically restores the paint surface to a mirror-like finish. 3. If the paint condition is poor, it's best to perform polishing followed by waxing to restore the car to a like-new appearance. If the paint is well-maintained, waxing alone is sufficient without the need for polishing.
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