What Are the Benefits of Waxing in Winter?
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Waxing in winter offers the following benefits: 1. Sun protection, guarding against UV rays. 2. Resisting corrosion and protecting against damage from acid rain and acid snow. 3. Preventing static friction. 4. Waterproofing and anti-icing, protecting the car paint. More information about car waxing in winter is as follows: 1. In northern regions, winter is cold and dry, and cars are inevitably exposed to snow, ice, and sandstorms, which can cause the car paint to lose its gloss prematurely. Regular washing and timely waxing can effectively prevent damage from acid snow and resist corrosion. 2. The intensity of UV rays in winter is 20% weaker than in summer. Winter air is dry and thin, allowing light to penetrate more easily, making UV damage to the car body more threatening than in midsummer. Regular polishing and waxing of the car body can effectively resist UV rays, providing good sun protection during winter.
As a veteran driver with twenty years of experience, I place great emphasis on winter car paint maintenance. Waxing your car is like putting on a down jacket for it: the first layer of protection isolates the paint from snow and water, especially the road salt used in the north, which is particularly damaging to the paint. The second layer prevents icing—a waxed body collects less snow, saving half the time needed to remove ice in the morning. The third layer guards against roadside gravel splashes; the wax film can cushion the impact of small stones. In previous years, before long-distance trips during the Spring Festival, I would wax my car. Driving at night, the paint would shine brilliantly under the headlights, looking just like a brand-new car. Remember to choose a solid wax with a low freezing point, making it easy to apply even in sub-zero temperatures.
