What Should Be Noted When Waxing a Car Body?
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When waxing a car body, the following points should be noted: 1. Do not wax a new car casually. Some people wax their new cars immediately after purchase, which is not advisable. The paint layer of a new car already has a protective wax coating, and waxing too early will remove the original wax on the surface, causing unnecessary waste. Generally, there is no need to rush to wax a new car within five months of purchase. 2. Master the frequency of waxing. Depending on the driving environment and parking location, the interval between waxing sessions should vary. For vehicles parked in garages and mostly driven on good roads, waxing every 3-4 months is sufficient. For vehicles parked outdoors and exposed to wind and rain, it is best to wax every 2-3 months. 3. Before waxing, it is best to wash the car body with water to remove dirt and dust. Avoid using dish soap or soapy water indiscriminately, as the sodium chloride content in them can corrode the car's paint layer, wax film, and rubber parts, causing the paint to lose its shine and the rubber parts to age. If no dedicated car wash solution is available, clean the car with plain water and dry it thoroughly before applying wax.
I've been thinking about car waxing for years, and here's some practical advice. Before waxing, you must wash the car thoroughly, leaving no dust behind, or the waxing will be in vain. I often park the car in the shade for waxing, as the wax dries too quickly under the sun and is hard to spread evenly. Apply the wax thinly in circular motions using a sponge pad, working on sections of the car at a time, with extra attention to the hood. The worst mistake is rushing to remove the wax—wait until it turns hazy before wiping it off with a soft cloth, or else streaks will form. For corners and edges, use the corner of a towel to gently buff, especially around headlight seams and door handles where wax tends to accumulate. Avoid driving in the rain right after waxing—wait at least half a day for the wax layer to cure. Waxing once a month is ideal; too frequent is a waste of money, while too infrequent loses its protective effect.
