Wax on, wax off!
You only have to be in a traffic jam to see that there’s a big difference in the amount of time people spend looking after their vehicles - some gleam and some, well, just don’t.
Assuming that everyone washes their vehicle once in a while, a key difference in retaining the sparkle on a car or van is the waX factor. It’s the only way to keep or create that ‘just out the showroom’ look.
Waxing protects your paint from the rain and any other weather it might be hit with by sealing it. But how often should you do it?
Guides go from advising twice a year, to every three months. However, if you’ve lost track of time and want to check if your vehicle needs a wax, just chuck some water on it and then take a look – does the water bead up? If so, then it means that your car is still protected by a coat of wax. If not, then it’s time to put a bit of elbow grease in!
Another thing to consider is what kind of environment you live in. If you live on the side of a busy road then you’re more exposed to dirt and might need to wax more often. But also consider factors like exposure to tree sap, as that can be a factor of wear and tear on your paint.
Before you start your waxing job make sure that you clean your vehicle first. Otherwise even if it looks clean, by waxing it dirty you could trap particles of dust in your paint!
Once you’ve applied your wax then rub a terry cloth towel in one direction across your car in order to break up the surface left behind. And then if you want to make your car really shine, rub the paintwork in a different direction with a lint free cloth.
Enjoy!
Assuming that everyone washes their vehicle once in a while, a key difference in retaining the sparkle on a car or van is the waX factor. It’s the only way to keep or create that ‘just out the showroom’ look.
Waxing protects your paint from the rain and any other weather it might be hit with by sealing it. But how often should you do it?
Guides go from advising twice a year, to every three months. However, if you’ve lost track of time and want to check if your vehicle needs a wax, just chuck some water on it and then take a look – does the water bead up? If so, then it means that your car is still protected by a coat of wax. If not, then it’s time to put a bit of elbow grease in!
Another thing to consider is what kind of environment you live in. If you live on the side of a busy road then you’re more exposed to dirt and might need to wax more often. But also consider factors like exposure to tree sap, as that can be a factor of wear and tear on your paint.
Before you start your waxing job make sure that you clean your vehicle first. Otherwise even if it looks clean, by waxing it dirty you could trap particles of dust in your paint!
Once you’ve applied your wax then rub a terry cloth towel in one direction across your car in order to break up the surface left behind. And then if you want to make your car really shine, rub the paintwork in a different direction with a lint free cloth.
Enjoy!
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