What Are the Disadvantages of Car Waxing?
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Car waxing has the following disadvantages: 1. Car wax itself is a soft substance that is easily lost. In addition, because any car wax contains silicon components, prolonged exposure to ultraviolet rays can corrode the car paint, leaving small black spots. Especially, the abrasive particles in the wax can create swirl marks and fine scratches on the glossy paint surface. 2. When the wax is freshly applied, some scratches may be temporarily concealed. However, the wax will be lost due to temperature changes and car washing, revealing a paint surface full of scratches. This forces one to continue waxing until polishing is required. Polishing causes even greater damage to the clear coat layer. Generally, after three polishing sessions, the clear coat layer will be removed, thereby accelerating the aging of the car.
I used to think waxing my car didn't live up to expectations, instead causing a lot of trouble. Spending half a day waxing left me sore and exhausted, only for the car to get covered in dust again in just a few days, looking even duller. Excess wax residue made dust stick more stubbornly, becoming hard to clean—really frustrating. Improper application could also let wax seep into paint cracks, potentially accelerating rust over time. I tried several times; good wax isn't cheap either, and it would expire before I could use it up, wasting money. Instead of fussing with waxing, frequent washing or using simple protective coatings is more practical—saving time and effort. In short, waxing can easily become a daily chore with minimal benefits, requiring regular upkeep or it's all for nothing.
