Is waxing a car useful in winter?

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LenaAnn
07/29/25 4:49pm
Regularly polishing and waxing the car body can effectively resist ultraviolet rays and provide protection against sun exposure in winter. Here are some relevant information about waxing in winter: 1. In northern regions, the winter is cold and dry, and cars are inevitably exposed to snow, ice, and sandstorms, which can cause the car paint to become matte prematurely. Frequent washing and timely waxing can effectively protect against acid snow and resist corrosion. 2. In winter, due to the large-scale burning of coal, substances like sulfur dioxide in the air increase, and with thick cloud cover, these substances are not easily dispersed into the atmosphere. Additionally, winter itself has less rainfall, and prolonged dryness leads to an increase in dust and haze in the air, making the rain more acidic. As a result, car body maintenance becomes particularly important in winter. 3. During winter, the freezing temperatures reduce the frequency of car washing, making waxing in early winter the best strategy for maintaining the car paint. Moreover, a waxed car body is less likely to retain water, reducing the chance of ice formation. 4. Before waxing, use car wash water to clean the dirt and dust on the car body. Avoid blindly using dish soap or soapy water, as the sodium chloride content can erode the car paint, wax film, and rubber parts, causing the paint to lose its luster and the rubber parts to age. 5. If there is no dedicated car wash water, you can use clean water to wash the car, dry the body, and then use a polishing and waxing machine for waxing. Consistent car paint maintenance is necessary to achieve better care results.
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