Car Wax from Coast to Coast
Written by: rickashman
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Date: Sun, 15 Feb 2009 |
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Waxing your car was an important step in the car washing process where I grew up out West. I now live on the East Coast and most people do not even own car wax. In California, cars are much more than just cars. Car owners accessorize their cars much more there than they do here. They add chrome wheels and custom door lock knobs. It is a way to express yourself. It is who you are. A car is a way to get around on the East Coast. The sun also does a lot more damage to your car out West, so even if your car is simply a car to you, car wax is a regular part of the upkeep. Regular waxing will keep your car looking as new as when you bought it.
How do you know when it is time to wax your car? Most car experts say it depends on what kind of car wax you use and how flawless you want your car to look. If you are a perfectionist, you could be waxing your car all the time under those rules. If you read the directions on the tub of car wax, it will tell you that when water does not bead on your car, it is time to wax.
You have two choices for waxing your car. You can have a professional do it, or do it yourself. It seems to me that when I have professionals wax my car, it lasts a lot longer than when I do it. It could be that they are using better car wax or that I just have bad technique. But here is how the experts tell you to apply car wax. Wash your car thoroughly first. You do not want to apply wax if your car is in the hot sun or if the temperature outside is too cold. Make sure you do not feel any grit when you run your hand over the paint. Use a non abrasive car safe surface cleaner to remove bits of grit from the paint if there is still some present even after washing the car. Dip a damp cloth or sponge in the car wax and apply it to the car surface in small circles. Cover all the paint in a pattern, remembering the path you followed. Remove the wax (in the order in which it was applied) with a cloth or cloth diaper. Make sure to shake out the towel frequently, so the wax does not build up. The last step is to assure there are no bits of wax left by polishing the entire surface with a different clean cloth such as a cheesecloth.
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