How to Protect Car Paint Effectively?

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VonValerie
07/29/25 5:48pm
Protecting car paint can be achieved through waxing, glazing, coating, and crystal coating. Specific introductions are as follows: Waxing Introduction: Waxing is a common method that minimizes the contact between the car paint and the air, ensuring the paint does not fade. Other methods follow the same principle, but waxing needs to be done frequently, typically once a month. Glazing Introduction: Glazing was a better solution besides waxing in the past, known for its strong durability. The price of glazing is relatively high, and given current technical limitations, vehicles should not undergo glazing too frequently. Coating and Crystal Coating Introduction: Coating and crystal coating are currently popular methods, with crystal coating offering better results. However, it is more expensive and difficult to perform by oneself. The durability of coating falls between crystal coating and waxing, generally lasting over three months.
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