Walking into a
auto parts store and selecting
car care products can be overwhelming with the vast amount of car care products available. There was a time where selecting a
car wax product was easy when comparing a couple of products. Now there is paste wax, liquid wax, and spray wax. There are countless
manufacturers all trying to market the same product under a different label. So how do we choose that wax that gives our
vehicle the warm vibrant three dimensional look?
The first step by far is to clean the vehicle and leave the
paint immaculate and free of dirt/dust particles. It is for this reason that
car care is recommended to be performed in a
clean environment and in the shade. After the car is completely clean and dry we are ready to top it off with a coat of wax.
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The three types of car wax available on the market are paste,
liquid,
and
spray wax
.
All three have pros and cons. Paste wax is the pioneer of car waxes. Paste wax commonly made from all natural carnauba wax. Carnauba wax comes from the Brazilian native plant Copernicia prunifera. Paste wax has a thicker consistency and will require some elbow grease to apply. Carnauba paste wax give depth and richness to your car. Paste waxes need to be reapplied every couple of months and not to mention it smells good!
Liquid car waxes are usually synthetic. Advancement in technologies has enabled the production of a synthetic wax derived from synthetic polymers. Liquid wax will give a sleek glassy and high gloss look. It does not produce the warm and depth that carnauba paste wax produce. Liquid wax can be more difficult to apply an even coat on the paint. The highlight of liquid car waxes is the durability. It will last a lot longer than paste wax. Liquid car waxes are perfect for the busy car owners who treasure their ride.
Spray car waxes are usually produced from synthetic nano technology. Spray wax is usually is broken down into nano particles making it very thin and easy to apply. This type of wax will almost fill in any minute clear coat damage on its own. Easy to spray on and buff out. This method will require less application time and less elbow grease. The drawback, well, it doesn’t last very long. Spray waxes will require reapplication every month.
The best method to get that show car status is to use a combination of synthetic and natural wax. Most car show enthusiasts will apply a liquid wax, let it dry for 12-24 hours, followed by a coat of paste wax. This gives that glass wet look from the liquid wax and the richness and depth of paste wax.
Bring your vehicle in to McAllen Collision Specialists where their qualified car care experts will bring the best out of your cars exterior. Who would know better about taking care of your cars paint than the people who refinish auto bodies? McAllen Collision Specialists provides auto body refinishing and car detailing service.
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