Waxing your car is surely the most rewarding task you can do for your vehicle. You'll see how a dull paint surface becomes shiny and new-looking again. Car waxing is the best way to protect the paint surface from external "threats" such as dirt, salt, and mud. It forms a good protective layer over the car's paint, ensuring the original paint remains in the best possible condition.
Car waxing also restores the paint's shine and depth. However, the purpose of wax is not to remove scratches from the car; in this case, car wax fills these small scratches, making the car's paint surface appear smooth and beautifully reflecting light. Wax wears off over time, and the scratches will reappear. If you want to remove scratches from the car's paint surface, then the correct option is car polishing, meaning machine polishing of the paint surface. This procedure can completely remove scratches and restore the original shine. In this case, it is also good to coat the car, which in turn prevents new scratches from appearing and protects the car from dirt and salt!
Car waxing by hand
Waxing a car by hand is perhaps the most traditional method. Car wax is applied with a soft sponge in a thin, even layer on the paint surface, allowed to dry, and then the excess wax is wiped off with a quality microfiber cloth. Car waxing by hand is slightly more laborious than machine waxing, but you can achieve the same result with both methods. However, today's car waxes are of very high quality, and most often, if wiping off the car wax is challenging, it means too much wax was applied or the car was waxed in too hot conditions.
Car waxing should start with a thorough wash. The paint surface must be completely clean so that the car wax can adhere to the paint as well as possible and its protection lasts as long as possible. In addition to a normal wash, it is good to perform tar and iron removal. Instructions for thorough car washing can be found here.
Once the car's paint surface is clean, apply the wax with a foam sponge a few panels at a time. Let the car wax dry, then wipe off the excess car wax with a soft microfiber cloth.
Car waxing with a machine
Waxing a car with a machine makes this job significantly more pleasant compared to waxing by hand. The only difference between waxing by hand and by machine is that the wax is simply applied with a polishing machine, which saves your own strength and is significantly faster. Of course, the same preparations must be made beforehand before you can start waxing the car, meaning a good thorough wash and removal of impurities with tar and iron remover.
Once these tasks are done, you can start waxing the car with a machine. For this, you need a polishing machine and a soft pad for it. Liquid wax also works best here, as it is difficult to apply car wax to the polishing machine's pad from a normal jar. Put a few pea-sized drops of wax on the pad and start spreading it at low revolutions one panel at a time. Once the car wax has dried, wipe off the excess, and the car's surface is protected!
Car waxing temperature
Car waxing should always be performed in a shaded area, protected from direct sunlight. The optimal temperature for car waxing is between +15 and +25 degrees Celsius. This allows the car wax to dry and adhere to the paint surface.
Car waxing yourself
Many probably wonder whether to wax the car themselves or take it directly to a professional. Car waxing is not difficult at all, as long as you allocate enough time for it and don't rush. Most of the time in car waxing is spent on preparation, and waxing the car itself is the most enjoyable part. Read the car waxing tips below, and you can't fail!
But if you don't have time for a thorough car wash, our Fure Quick Wax could be an excellent choice. It allows you to protect your car's paint surfaces effortlessly in your own yard and takes a couple of minutes extra after a normal wash!
Car waxing tips
- Wash and dry the car thoroughly before waxing. You can use a hairdryer or compressed air to help with drying, which removes water from small crevices, e.g., under door handles and in rearview mirror gaps.
- Ensure that the car's paint surface is cool and not exposed to direct sunlight.
- Apply the wax in straight strokes, alternating direction up/down, left/right.
- Allow the wax to dry according to the manufacturer's instructions. This makes wiping off the wax easier. If the wax is sticky when wiping, it has not dried enough yet.
- Wipe off excess wax with a fluffy microfiber cloth and light pressure.
