Is Car Waxing Better or Crystal Coating Better?
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Coating or crystal coating is better. The components of wax are very unstable and can quickly oxidize on their own. The residues after oxidation will accelerate the oxidation of the car paint. Below is an introduction to car coating: 1. Waxing: As a traditional item in car beauty, the primary function of waxing is waterproofing and protection against acid rain. Due to the protection of car wax, the amount of water droplets adhering to the car body is significantly reduced, with an effect ranging from 50% to 90%. Secondly, it protects against high temperatures and UV rays. As the weather gets hotter, cars driven or parked outdoors year-round are prone to paint aging and fading due to sunlight. The film formed by waxing can reflect some of the light, effectively preventing paint aging. 2. Crystal Coating: Car crystal coating provides reliable paint sealing technology, offering efficient and long-lasting protection for the car paint, preventing environmental impacts on the paint color. A water droplet experiment showed that after 6 months of use, the car paint surface remained perfectly intact. 3. Car Paint: It is a type of coating that makes the car body less susceptible to corrosion and gives an aesthetically pleasing evaluation. Different car paints have different effects.
I used to struggle with choosing between waxing and ceramic coating too. As an average car owner who washes my car weekly, I find waxing super convenient—just buy a can for a few dozen bucks and spend an hour on weekends to get it done. It shines and repels rain, but the effect only lasts a month or two before needing a redo. As for ceramic coating, a friend tried it—costing thousands for a professional layer that resists fading for three years, with better scratch and acid rain protection. But I find it pricey and hassle, requiring a shop visit. If your car is new or in a harsh environment, ceramic coating pays off by saving time and worry. For an older car like mine that’s driven occasionally, waxing is cost-effective and hassle-free, even turning into a hobby. Bottom line: consider your budget and maintenance willingness—waxing is flexible, ceramic coating lasts, but don’t skimp and compromise protection.
