It’s time to tune up the body of your car. Apart from aesthetic reasons, waxing the car is a good tactic to keep the paint in good condition and, thanks to the protective layer that brings the wax, protect it from external agents that can cause damage such as bird droppings, dirt splashes or hail.
However, we must not abuse: with 2 or 3 applications per year will be sufficient, and you must decide if you are going to wax by hand or with a special machine.
The first thing to decide is what type of product will use to wax the car. Basically, you have to choose between two options:
The natural waxes, which are extracted naturally and provide high brightness and shine to the bodywork are more difficult to implement but are ideal for dark cars in which the wax is much more colorful.
The synthetic sealants, a chemical type, and are more durable than the wax, also easier to implement. They do not provide as much brightness as natural waxes, but may be perfect to complement these, first applying a coat of sealer and over the wax.
If you are waxing hand will have to choose a dry, shady place to prevent that, once applied the product to dry before you can and stay botched.
You must also check that the surface of the car, once you have washed for the occasion, is dry. Otherwise, the drops cause the product to become stained and waxed the process much more difficult.
When applying wax, do it in thin layers. If you want the car cannot be as bright as a glitter suit you will not get a ton of product casting. Indeed, the only thing you get with this is that the wax is compact and virtually impossible to handle. Therefore, it is much better that you apply several thin layers, analyzing product instructions to find out how much time you have to let it dry before applying the next. Generally, they are usually between 10 and 12 hours.
The poly-foam applicators are the best choice for this type of work, especially in achieving the wax spread in an even layer. They are absorbent, durable, washable and reusable. They are very cheap, so you can buy a new one with each waxing.
Once you spread the wax and it is hard, you have to spend a microfiber towel to remove debris and polish the surface.
The use of microfiber towels or cloths is ideal as a final step to waxing, as they contain fibers that, besides not drop thread easily absorb all dirt and bring light to the final result.