How to Tell if a Car Has Been Waxed

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DiGideon
07/29/25 3:48pm
You can usually determine whether a car has been waxed by observing the glossiness of the paint, also known as brightness. Try sprinkling some water on the surface. If water beads form and the car's surface repels water, it indicates that wax has been applied.
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